I have had a couple of people inquire on how to be more health conscience (I know I know- I'm not exactly a model citizen in this department mom BUT...I did learn a thing or two from you that I'm going to pass along...that and a couple of other things that I have just picked up a long the way) so I thought I would just start passing on the information that other people have taught me about things we can do to be a little more healthier. I always love to hear what you have to say too...so comment or email your ideas and I can post them for you!
For this post I just wanted to put together a little list that has been helpful for me that I do first thing in the morning-or at least try to do- and it really helps jump-start my day.
Jump-start Routine Check-list(done kind of in order but doesn't really have to be):1.Always! Always!
make your bed! It doesn't matter if the rest of your room or house for that matter are a total disaster-it will feel better to at least have your bed made
!(and sometimes it even motivates me to do a quick cleaning to make the whole place look fresh) 2.
Scrape your tongue with one of
these or something like it(I just got mine at target but I think a metal one would work even better). The tongue helps detoxify your digestive system at night and so in the morning it's important to scrap your tongue to remove the toxins from your body. Scraping also aids in the quality of your digestive process and helps to keep your mouth feeling fresh! (I learned this from a
website I got from my sister-in-law's brother who is really into alternative healing..it has a lot of cool stuff on there so check it out!)
3.
2 Minute Drill (I got this from
Jaff Csatari an editor of
Mens Health)
Do as many as you can of each of the following exercises in 15 seconds
A.jumping jacks(15 seconds)
B.prisoner squats (15 seconds)
C. high-knee skips-while keeping your upper body straight begin with pulling your right arm in the air while bringing your left knee up and out as far as you can and get as much vertical lift as you can. Then switch and add a hop on the downward step kind of like you are skipping in place.(15 seconds)
D. side-to-side hops- start with both feet together and then push off with your right foot laterally as far as you can(about 3 feet if you can)and land on your left foot. Then push off with your left foot laterally and land on your right. Swing your arms to help you push of further. (15 Seconds)
E. push-ups-do as many normal push-ups as you can (even if it's just one at first) and then go down to your knees to finish off. Remember to keep your head up and belly in and butt flat. (15 seconds)
F. crunches(15 seconds)
G. mountain climbers- get in the push-up position and your hands under your shoulders and then bring the right knee to your chest keeping your weight on the balls of your feet and quickly switch legs like you are climbing a mountain. While doing it remember to hold your stomach and core tight.(15 seconds)
H. body weight thrusters- (this one gets your heart going more than you would think) keep your back straight with your hands at your shoulders like you are holding a bar behind your head. Then squat down pushing your butt back and not letting your knees come over your toes and then explosively drive your legs straight and get up on your
tippy toes while extending your arms.(15 seconds)
I love this because: it's only 2 minutes, it really gets your metabolism going, I get almost instant energy from doing it, it seems to put me on track for a healthy more productive day, and if you aren't going to have time to exercise for the day you can just run through it a couple times or do each move for 30-60 seconds.
(this does not take the place of exercise on a regular basis..but I aways say...something is better than nothing!)
4. Finally, don't forget to make up your
green smoothie and drink it for breakfast! Click
here for one of the recipes I posted awhile back.
ok so my title will only make sense to one person but the rest of you can just know that this recipe is delicious and better for you.
