smile  Energizing Tips

slim tips

food

  • Find some form of movement you would be happy to sustain for 20 minutes a day, most  days and DO IT.

  • Use exercise as a stress releaser.

  • Exercise at a regular time – mornings, before the day begins and other things take priority.

  • Vary the intensity of your exercise as you get fitter.

  • Strength training will increase your metabolism so you burn kilojoules all day and night.

  • Add variety into your routine, so you and your muscles don’t get bored.

  • Look for extra opportunities to move more.

  • Keep an exercise diary.

  • Remember to go to bed early if you are getting up earlier! Sleep is important for regenerating yourself.

  • Plan and prepare what you are going to eat and STICK to it!

  • Eat a healthy breakfast before 10am!

  • Eat a rainbow – the more natural colour you have – from vegetables and fruit – the better.

  • Eat only when you are hungry.

  • Water is the best answer for thirst.

  • Portions – think about the quantity you are putting on your plate.

  • Eat only until you are satisfied – it’s ok to leave something on the plate if your hunger is satisfied.

relationships

recreation

  • Look for the best in the people who are significant in your life and tell them.

  • When you ‘give’ to others, your fulfillment level is much greater than any food could ever create for you – it just increases your self worth and theirs rather than your waistline.

  • People love to be

    • acknowledged - notice what they have done well and acknowledge what they did and them for doing it

    • appreciated - if someone has done something for you or for someone else you care about, let them know you appreciate it and them

    • valued - whether it’s a note, an email, an SMS, a phone call - take a minute and ‘gift’ someone a positive thought about them

  • Immerse yourself in something you love – reading, writing, meditating, playing an instrument, craft, music – for 15 minutes a day.

  • Nature, animals or playing with a child allows you to centre yourself again and realise that the best things are simple and free.

  • Practise some form of relaxation and ‘quiet time’ -  Meditation, journal writing, or just relaxing in a favourite place.

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