TOP 5 HEALTH MISTAKES
1) Overlooking the Powerful Pay Off of Active Life - many folke take exercise for granted not realizing the physical and emotional benefits. Exercise will help improve your heart health and physical appearance. Exercise can also help with depression.

2) Overeating Healthy / Fat Free Food - Yes getting healthy foods are good for you and will improve your overall health. But for healthy weight loss you need to balance the amount of calories you are taking in all day against amount of exercise/intensity you use all day. It is all about calorie in and calorie out.

3) Calories -- not all foods are created equal you need to make sure you eating fresh foods and vegetables. Protein (lean meats) must be included with every meal and don't forget the whole grain foods.

4) Not Getting An Annual Health Check or Participating in Prevention Screening - It is critical we get our age appropriate annual health check. Recently, when I found a lump in my breast during one of my home self examination. When I met with the doctor he was mentioned that it was an abnormal lump and the fact that I found it early made it critical in getting the best healthcare.

5) Not Getting Enough Sleep - Lack of sleep can contribute to obesity. Also you are less likely to commit to an exercise plan because you are more tired throughout the day.

Tip #1 Make Exercise a Daily Habit.

Everyone, I know your life has probably been a bit hectic since the New Year and you are probably struggling with maintaining your goals of a new healthier you. So let’s talk about tips to help you get back on track.

Exercise is the key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle…unfortunately there are no shortcuts.

• Plan to exercise at a certain time every day, so it becomes part of your schedule.

• Do a variety of activities you enjoy (yoga, cycling, swimming etc…)

• Make exercise a priority. Mark your calendar with a daily appointment for exercise

• Get a fitness/exercise buddy to helps keep everyone honest…smiles

• Keep a diary of all of your exercises. Log everything you do, and your progress

• Work physical activity into your daily activities…park further from the entrance to the mall. During your lunch break walk for 30 minutes

• Reward Yourself –but stay away from food as a reward

• Stay encouraged and don’t be hard on yourself---give it your 100% for that day and tomorrow you have another opportunity to bring it again