Small Changes that Lead to a Healthier You

Its much easier than you think. Making small changes to your habits can get you started not he right track to be healthier and feel better.

1. Losing 1LB a week means you’ll be 52 pounds lighter in a year. Losing just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugars, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
2. Once a week take a trip around your local big box store and you will add an extra 12 miles a year.
3. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, you will burn double the calories. 
4. Olive or coconut oil instead of butter- This can reduce your risk of heart disease.
5. Cut your tv time by a few hours- it’s been said that those who watch tv  6 or more hours a day live shorter lives.
6. Go to bed 10 minutes earlier- Most of us need between 4-6 hours of sleep a night. 8 isn’t always necessary.

-Accountability Addict