We all know it's important to have a good diet, and to excercise
in order to stay healthy. Eating the right food, taking supplements,
or joining a gym can be expensive. But there are lots of ways you
can look after yourself and your wallet too!

Remember the best person to take care of you...is YOU.

1
Drink plenty of plain water. Research suggests around two litres
a day is ideal. You don't have to buy lots of mineral water. Use an
empty bottle, fill it with water, carry it around, and keep sipping!

2
Try and eat three or four pieces of fruit, and at least two servings of
vegetables a day. Choose those that are in season, they're cheaper!

3
One great item to add to your shopping basket is yoghurt. Choose
the kind that has live cultures. A recent medical report showed that
it helps reduce the risk from common infections like colds.

4
You don't have to go to a gym to get fit, though if you intend doing
simple excercises at home (sit ups, push ups etc) consult with an expert
trainer at least once to make sure you're doing it right. This will save
wasted effort, and avoid injury.

5
Start by walking more, but before starting more strenuous excercise
(fast running, or cycling are both cheap once you've bought good
trainers or a bike) check with your GP.

6
Excercise should be fun, otherwise you won't do it. So why not do
something you enjoy that just happens to provide excercise too. Go join
a Salsa or Line Dancing class!

7
On the subject of fun and social activites, recent research has proved
that laughing makes you healthy, and also suggests that spending
time with friends also improves your health. The study in Pittsburgh showed
people who socialised more got less colds.So hang out with fun people!

8
You need to make time for friends and family, but also make sure you
have time for yourself. However busy your day, try and find at least five
minutes, preferably thirty minutes to just relax.

9
No matter how much you have to cram into your day, and how
many other people you have to think of, every day try and do at least
one thing just for YOU.

10
Ever thought about meditating? Sounds too difficult? Or too 'Hippy'? All
you have to do is think about one thing so your mind cuts out everything
else. Try to focus on a flame, some music or your breathing. Don't
be surprised if you can't even mange thirty seconds to begin with. It will
come and do wonders for your body and mind.

11
Get plenty of sleep. How much does your body need? Anything from four
to ten hours a day, whatever works for you. You'll know if you're not getting
enough. If you're not, no excuses. Get more kip!


12
The most important thing about sleep is that you should sleep through
whatever hours you need, and feel energised when you wake up. Do you
have to get up at the same time everyday? And are you always in deep sleep
when the alarm goes off? Well sleeping goes in cycles, so try going to bed
20 minutes earlier, or even 20 minutes later so you're nearly awake when you
hear that BRRRRNNG!



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