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You're a Healthy Living... Newcomer
You’re new to the game of health living... but you’re off to an awesome start! By completing this quiz, you’ve begun to put yourself on the pathway to a healthier and happier life. You’ve made a big step towards committing to positive change and that’s worth celebrating. Maybe you want to lose a few pounds, sleep better or simply stress less.Whatever your goals, all you need is a little guidance, support and perseverance and you reach them. You might even exceed them."Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." — Nido QubeinThree tips to help you on your path to a healthy, happy lifestyle...1) Get Excited By ExerciseExercise doesn’t have to be a boring sweat fest in an overcrowded gym. While treadmills, ellipticals, and similar cardio machines are great options if you’re short on time, they can get a little tedious. Don’t get jaded. Find routines and activities you enjoy and switch them up regularly. And don’t limit yourself to the gym.Instead of forcing yourself to spend an hour doing something you really aren’t in the mood for, ask yourself what physical activities you genuinely enjoy. It could be something simple as raking the leaves in your front yard or taking a relaxing walk with friends or family. If you pick something that lights you up, you’re way more likely to get out there and actually do it.2. Rethink Your Sleep RoutineIf you’re not sleeping well, rest assure (pun intended), you’re not the only one. Insomnia is on the rise thanks to our high stress culture and virtually everyone’s reliance on technology. Computer and smartphone screens are a major sleep inhibitor. They emit light wavelengths in the blue spectrum that effectively tells your body to wake up. When you use your devices within two or three hours of bedtime, your body can’t make the melatonin it needs for a refreshing, rejuvenating sleep. So, no late-night screen scanning. Pick your ideal lights out time and press pause on your screens well before then.Also, it may be possible to manage nighttime stress through meditation. It can help lower your cortisol levels throughout the day so that by night you’re able to fall fast asleep. Obviously, consult your doctor before taking anything. P.S. Steer clear of caffeinated beverages like coffee and Red Bull. They are definitely not conducive to a sound eight-hour snooze.3. Bag Highly-Processed SnacksYou’ve probably heard this a million times, but it’s worth repeating. Say goodbye to those highly processed snacks that are undoubtedly tucked away at home. And this means more than tossing out chocolate bars and that bowl of leftover Halloween treats that never made it into the bags of ticker treaters. Many supposedly nutritious foods such as pasta, peanut butter, and granola bars are jam-packed with sugar, salt and body-unfriendly chemicals.Find whole-food alternatives to your favorite snacks. Like what? How about instead of highly processed fruit leathers, try drying apples, apricots, or whatever suits your fancy with produce straight from the farmer’s market. Even junk foods like potato chips can get a healthy makeover! Be creative.Looking for a little extra guidance? Check out these three resources...1. Visit WellWell for the latest health and wellness information. WellWell is your number one online news source with accessible, interactive, and entertaining news and information that is redefining the concepts of living well and feeling good!2. Sign Up for WellWell-Being. WellWell-Being is a community for loyal WellWell members with exclusive discounts on health and wellness products and services. As a member, you’ll also have the chance to receive free product samples sent to your home, access to special promotions, webinar replays, and more! And… IT’S FREE TO JOIN!3. Visit WellWell's Facebook page for your daily “Byte” of health information. Wow your friends and family with miscellaneous health and wellness facts learned from watching Today’s Byte videos.