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Can you name 3 healthy habits you already have?

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It's pretty easy to get weighed down by the shoulds of eating and exercising, especially when you add in new studies and other people's opinions that aren't exactly positive.  What would it do for you to put all that aside for a few minutes to focus on the good stuff you are already doing, the healthy habits that are a part of your daily or weekly life, the resolutions that have happily stuck?

Here's the challenge: For two minutes, stop thinking about pounds, calories, failures or pants that you sit down in comfortably for more than the salad course. Instead, give some good thought, words, and validation to 3 healthy things you do.

I'll kick us off  with mine (and I have to admit, it feels pretty empowering to type these things out in a little "yeah, me!" sort of way).

1.  I drink a lot of water. Stashing a bottle of water in my car, my purse, and at my desk help keep me well-hydrated almost all day, almost every day.

2.  I start my day with yoga. This is a new thing for me. Or rather, something I've returned to for the last week that I hope will be a healthy habit for many weeks to come. I spend 15 minutes doing a DVD morning practice that helps stretch me out, calm the crabbiness, and is almost as good as that first cup of coffee (I said almost).

3. I don't do fast food. Ever. I am not worried about whether other people hit the drive-thru, but I make it a rule to not eat fast food at all. It makes road trips trickier sometimes, but I can say that I've never craved it since I kicked it ten years ago.

Now it is your turn! What 3 healthy things you already do?






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  • Al's Avatar
    Posted by Al Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:29pm PST

    1) I typically avoid MSG and other artificial flavorings, colorings, or preservatives.

    2) When I do eat at fast food restaurants I go for the healthier options (side salads at McDonalds, corn tacos at Taco Bell, etc...)

    3) I try to exercise in small ways throughout the day. (I take steps 2 at a time. If I am waiting in line someplace I might balance on on leg with that leg slightly bent to work my leg muscles, etc...)

    4) I drink some tea every day.

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  • TLWGal's Avatar
    Posted by TLWGal Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:48pm PST

    1. I too drink plenty of water. 3-4 liters a day

    2. I get plenty of sleep. I have no problem saying - I know it's only 8 but I have to get up early. I'm going to bed

    3. I don't drink soda.

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  • TPS's Avatar
    Posted by TPS Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:41am PST

    1) I eat organic, natural foods without preservatives, colorings or artificial flavorings.

    2) I take vitamins and supplements

    3) I do not drink soda or anything with artificial sweeteners

    4) No fast food --- ever

    5) Yoga

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  • zola237's Avatar
    Posted by zola237 Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:02am PST

    1. I exercise every morning at the gym.

    2. Drink at least 2 liters of water per day, no coffee or tea or beverages in the week.

    3. Trying not to eat fast food - only what I cook or steam.

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  • polly's Avatar
    Posted by polly Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:25am PST

    1. I walk a mile every day.

    2. I do a Pilates mat workout every other day, and a cardio workout on the others.

    3. Eating 5-6 servings of vegetables each day.

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  • *phoebe*'s Avatar
    Posted by *phoebe* Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:25am PST

    1. exercise about one hour a day, 6 days a week

    2. avoid too much alcohol (maybe just one drink on the weekend)

    3. no junk food

    4. no smoking

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  • Habanero♥™'s Avatar
    Posted by Habanero♥™ Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:49am PST

    No soda, quit smoking, I do not eat anything that has a label with more than 3 ingredients.

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  • Hattie's Avatar
    Posted by Hattie Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:13am PST

    1) Lots of water (at least two large Nalgene bottles a day)

    2) No dressing on salads ever

    3) No foods that can induce Migraines, like gum and diet sodas

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  • springtime's Avatar
    Posted by springtime Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:25am PST

    1) Omit simple carbs ( avoid the white foods)

    2) No fast foods or pizza

    3) Pamper my skin daily with moisturizers

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  • jennylorraine's Avatar
    Posted by jennylorraine Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:54am PST

    1. i only eat raw foods, only vegan.

    2. i get enough sleep.

    3. i do not fight with my husband.

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