To have a healthy lifestyle, we must change our  lifestyle and create healthy habits. I heard someone say that it takes 30 (thirty) days to form a habit. We are going to focus on healthy eating and exercise.

To start, we must get into the habit of eating a healthy breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It jump starts our body and gives us the energy that we need to fuel our day. It also keeps us from overeating doing lunch. An example of healthy breakfast choices are:

• a green smoothie
• a bowl of high-fiber multi-grain cereal with strawberries and low-fat milk
• a cup of nonfat Greek yogurt with fresh blueberries mixed in with a slice of whole-wheat toast and spreadable fruit
• a granola bar, an apple, and a glass of milk
• a scrambled or boiled egg, a whole-wheat roll, fresh fruit salad and a cup of low-fat milk

Some of the things we can do for a healthy lifestyle is to:

• Eat more fruit and vegetables
• Drink plenty of water
• Eat lean meats, fish and chicken
• Eat high fiber foods eat
• Eliminate the salt shaker
• Get rid of refined sugar
• Eat nuts

We must also learn to drink plenty of water.  Water has so many benefits. Water helps us to think and focus. It also helps us to and concentrate better and be more alert. Water boosts our energy. Water helps us to lose weight. It flushes out toxins in the body. Water improves skin complexion, maintains regularity and keeps us hydrated. Water helps to keep the joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.

For a healthy lifestyle, we must include physical activity and exercise. Physical activity helps us to:

• Control weight
•  Reduce risk of or manage chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and some cancers
•  Build strong muscles, bones, and joints
• Improve flexibility
• Improve mood and sense of well-being

When we follow these helpful tips, we are on our way to a healthy lifestyle.

It’s nothing like a warm soothing bath after exercise. It’s the answer for tired, sore muscles and joints. After a day of walking and muscle toning, I opt for a warm therapeutic soak with epsom salt, extra virgin olive oil, lavender bubble bath, green rubbing alcohol and my Dove sensitive skin beauty bar.

Here is my recipe for a warm therapeutic soak. Add to your bath water:

• 2 cups epsom salt
• A few drops of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup of green rubbing alcohol
• 1 cup lavender bubble bath
• 1 Dove sensitive skin beauty bar

Epsom salt relieves muscle tension, pain and inflammation in the joints. Olive oil softens and moisturizes your skin. The green rubbing alcohol relaxes your tired legs. The lavender bubble bath has a relaxing and calming effect and the Dove soap gently clean your skin. After a 20 minute soak, you will be so relaxed and your muscles and joints will feel so much better.

All products can be purchased at Walmart.

Tree Hut Moroccan Rose Shea Sugar Scrub:

 I really love this sugar scrub. I like to scrub it dry on my hands and elbows. I use it all over my body in the shower. It really works. It leaves your skin smooth but not greasy. This sugar based scrub is made with argan oil, rose hip oil and certified organic shea butter. You can find it at a drug store or Walmart for around $7 for 18 ounces.

Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar: