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    12 Healthy Ways to Get Lean, Mean, & Gorgeous

    By Erika Stalder, Designed by by Isabelle Rancier, Refinery29

    Sooo…about those New Year's Resolutions. Though most of us have the most noble of intentions, not to mention dedicated wallets (Americans will spend a projected $5.6 billion this year on resolution-related stuff and services), the statistics are grim: 75 percent of us ditch our goals to become fitter and healthier by the second week of January. For intentions that are born with the brightest of hope, the reality is downright depressing.

    We're here to combat these dismal trends by offering 12 low-to-no-cost (and, more importantly, achievable) ways to stay healthy and well throughout the year. Mind you, these are not the secrets to losing 20 pounds in 20 days or reaching a higher state of being during your lunch break. Instead, we've discovered little ways to tweak your days (and nights) that yield a high impact when it comes to getting - and staying - healthy.

    More: 29 Beyond-Easy Way To Cut 100 Calories From Your Diet

    Because, as it turns out, the road to fitness or even a feel-good you isn't paved with grueling bootcamp workouts or perfecting a six-minute mile; it's about innovative ways to carve out pockets of time in even the most hectic of days and treat our bodies and brains. The result? A leaner, clearer-minded you without the burden (or potential disappointment) of having to meet lofty goals. Read on for R29's month-by-month guide to a fitter, happier, healthier you.

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      May: Have A Sunny D

      As of early last year, at least half of Americans were estimated to have insufficient vitamin D levels. Then, a few months back, guidelines were changed, reducing the recommended amount of vitamin D in our bodies. Confused yet? Us, too. And it's just one nutrient - so why all the fuss?

      Unlike the regulatory and advisory groups, the benefits of this sun-powered vitamin are unflappable: it... more 
      Photo by: Designed by Naomi Abel, R29
      May: Have A Sunny D

      As of early last year, at least half of Americans were estimated to have insufficient vitamin D levels. Then, a few months back, guidelines were changed, reducing the recommended amount of vitamin D in our bodies. Confused yet? Us, too. And it's just one nutrient - so why all the fuss?

      Unlike the regulatory and advisory groups, the benefits of this sun-powered vitamin are unflappable: it has been shown to battle everything from depression, cardiac disease, and viral infections (possibly explaining why we tend to lose battles with common colds in the winter) to asthma, diabetes, and arthritis, which is quite a spread. To make sure you're maximizing on the benefits of vitamin D (and other key nutrients), get your levels tested and your doctor's recommendations for how much (if any) you might need to take supplementally when you report for your annual checkup.

      Does this mean you need to toss your SPF on those first sunny days of May? Absolutely not - but a little sunshine (and D-rich foods such as cheese, eggs, and fish) can do the body good.
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