Pressed for time? Unable to commit to hour long fitness schedules or meal preps that take over your fridge and kitchen? Scared that you are just too busy to do anything to improve your wellness?
What if I told you that you can make HUGE changes in your life in just five minutes a day?
Here's this week's list of "Five Minute Fixes"- simple solutions for every day wellness.
1. Have an extra glass of water!
I am going to keep hammering this point home. Water is critical to your overall well-being!
Here's an article that tells you why!
2. Steam your veggies and opt for spices instead of butter/oil.
Did you know that just dropping 1 TBSP of butter from your diet a day can result in a loss of 10 lbs of fat a year? Spices are an amazing way of making your vegetables taste great without packing on extra calories.
3. Start your mornings with a stretch!
Wake up your muscles and your metabolism by doing a quick five or six minute stretch routine every morning. Not only will your body love the extra oxygen and movement, but you will gain more strength and flexibility every day!
4. Park at the end of the parking lot, and walk the extra five minutes to work!
Even a short five minute brisk walk can be enough exercise to get your metabolism boosted and make you feel more energized! This is especially helpful if you work in a sedentary environment.
5. Opt for the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
Did you know that walking 55 flights of stairs (the equivalent of 500 ft) every week can vastly improve your mortality rate? Stair climbing is particularly helpful for post-menopausal women and those who suffer from osteoporosis, as stair climbing has been proven to help improve bone density!
There you have it! Five minute fixes that can help improve your overall health and wellness without compromising your tight schedule!
Have other ideas? Share them in the comments!
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