(Family Features)--Life can sometimes feel a little too jam-packed
with work, errands, carpools, cooking dinner and more. When that happens,
healthy habits often fall by the wayside in favor of convenience. Fast food can
replace home-cooked meals and exercise makes way for the television.
Registered dietitians and authors Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos
Shames, who are also known as "The Nutrition Twins," have advice for feeling
good and staying healthy despite a busy schedule.
Drink up: People often mistake thirst for hunger,
prompting them to overeat. Keep seltzer, iced green tea or water with lime in
the fridge. The next time you want a nosh between meals, drink a glass first and
see what happens.
Sneak in exercise: If it feels like too much of a
task to get to the gym each day, sneak in exercise wherever you can. Take the
stairs instead of the elevator at work or push your kids on the swings for an
arm workout. Even if you walk around the neighborhood for 15 minutes, it counts.
Just get moving!
Bite into some energy: You might think a sugary
candy bar from the office vending machine will perk you up, but a healthy,
balanced snack will keep you on your toes longer. Make sure your snack has a
quality, high-fiber carbohydrate, like fresh fruit, oatmeal or whole-grain
crispbread, for long-lasting energy and a lean protein, such as a hardboiled egg
or Greek yogurt, to help you feel satisfied. The two will work together to keep
your energy up and your desire to visit the snack machine down.
Sleep tight: Sleep deprivation slows your metabolism
down and negatively affects your immune system. When you're busy, that's the
last thing you need. Set yourself a bedtime that's eight hours before you have
to wake up and start getting ready for bed 30 minutes prior to that. The last
step is tough, but don't bring your phone or computer to bed with you.
Source: www.Vitamints.com.
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