Or will you be slowed down by excess weight, poor aerobic conditioning, your oxygen tank? 2006 is the year to quit smoking and control your stress and your weight through better exercise and eating habits.#4 Oops, there goes your prescription drug. If the recalls of certain prescription drugs have left you wondering whether youre better off or worse off without them, consider that exercise and better nutrition can help you lessen your dependence on, or avoid the need for some of those costly medications and medical procedures altogether.
Oops, there goes our kids future health. Childhood obesity rates have quadrupled in the past 25 years, and one 2005 report suggests our kids may expect shorter (and unhealthier) life spans, due to sharp increases in obesity-related disease, especially type-2 diabetes. Theres no quick fix for this heart-breaking, ticking time bomb, but there is something you can do right now. Start adopting healthier habits yourself. Remember, youre the role model for kids. Also, challenge your school system to serve healthier food and to re-institute mandatory physical education classes.
Alexis Luhrs, 27. In 2006, each of us can begin making small changes that will add up to big improvements in our health status. 2005 should solidify our resolve to exercise our individual power over our own health. Jennifer and Alexis Luhrs created and publish the Streaming Colors Fitness Journal, a calendar that combines the power of journaling with the fun of coloring. Coloring in each day serves as an immediate reward for taking small, positive actions. Seeing too many empty white days in a row is a reminder and motivator to do more.
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