Summer is in full swing and the heat is here! It’s easy to get wrapped up in family activities, basking in the sun and staying up late around the campfire. Here are a few tips to make sure not to forget about your own health and well-being so you can enjoy all your time in the sun, feeling great!
1. Sleep! These long days and short nights tempt us to stay up later than we should and we end up feeling tired and worn out before the weekend even starts! Try to stick with your usual routine, be it 6, 7, 8 or 9 hours of sleep per night- life is too short not to get sleep!
2. Drink water! Add fresh or frozen fruit to your water to flavor it, drink it cold with lots of ice, room temperature, or sip warm water with lemon. Anyway you like to drink it is the best way. 64 oz is the recommended daily water intake for the average adult. Make sure to listen to your body and drink up when you’re outside sweating!
3. Eat fresh, local, seasonal vegetables and fruit! Take advantage of the summer growing season and color your plate with fresh greens, zucchini, green beans and okra while adding fresh blueberries, peaches (my all-time favorite fruit!) or blackberries to a salad, snack or breakfast.
4. Stand, stretch and smile. Make sure you’re stopping to take breaks and breathe fresh air when you’re on those long road-trips. Stand up on the plane, walk around the airport, bring a resistance band with you for on-the-go exercise. Make sure to smile, vacation should be fun–don’t let the little things get to you!
5. Make yourself a priority! Always. Do this. Take time for YOU. You need it. You deserve it. You can’t take care of your family or plan a meal or vacation if you’re not giving yourself what you need. Read a book you’ve had on your bookshelf all year, schedule a massage, spend some time in nature, do whatever gives you the downtime and energy you need to make this summer the best yet! Love yourself.
What are you doing to make sure you’re staying healthy and feeling good this summer? We’d love to hear your comments below!
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