1. Get some exercise every day.
- Buy a Pedometer and make sure you walk 10,000 steps daily
- Take daily walks
- Use the stairs
- Park further away
- Lean protein and 2 colors at each meal (fruits/vegetables)
- Make sure you eat breakfast (prevents mindless nibbling throughout day and prevents overeating at lunch)
3. Stop Smoking – or don’t start
- We now have several options to help you quit smoking
- Set Quit date
4. Drink Plenty of Water daily (unless you have a fluid restriction)
5. Get 7-8 hours of Sleep Nightly
6. Floss daily
- Lots of data suggesting unhealthy gums increases inflammation markers and can lead to poor health.
7. Keep your Brain Active
- Complete crossword puzzles
- Participate in discussions and forums
- Stay aware of what is going on in the world
8. Get a Hobby 
- Arts/crafts
- Blogging
- Gardening
- Restoring Cars
- Decorating
- Healthy cooking
- Record collections/Music
9. Reduce Stress
- Think Positive
- Spend 30 minutes a day doing something YOU like (visit a friend, read a book, play with your dog, listen to soothing music, get a facial, massage, meditate)
- Exercise
- Laugh more
10. Make small goals and reward yourself when meeting them
- Example: make a goal to complete at least 7 of the 10 tips daily for one month. When you meet this goal reward yourself with a new workout outfit, CD, new tennis shoes, massage, personal trainer session, etc
- Example: For every 20 sessions of exercise you complete reward yourself
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