The 5 Best Things You Can Do For Your Body

Do you want to improve your body, feel better, and lose some weight? Who doesn't? The following is a list of 5 things you can do now to improve your body. These are in no particular order.

1. Drink Water- 80% of our body is made up of water and every living thing on this planet needs it to survive. But, its surprising how little of it most people drink. The recommended guideline is 1 ounce for every 2.2 pounds of body weight. Are you drinking that much?  If not, your body is dehydrated. When your body is dehydrated it makes it especially hard to lose fat. Also, if you are an athlete your performance will be diminished when dehydrated. So drink up!

2. Fish Oil- Do you eat 6-7 servings of fish per week? Most likely not, so it's a good idea to add a fish oil supplement to your diet. The omega fats found in fish oil provide your body with numerous benefits including : joint lubrication, improved mental function, improved mood, and act as a fat burning powerhouse

3. Exercise- Ideally everyday, but if time is an issue you can benefit from 45 minutes 3 times per week. Regular exercise will improve your mood, relieve stress, and help trim some weight from around your waist. On top of that, exercising regularly will improve your overall health

4. Foam Rolling/ Soft Tissue work-  Do you get a massage each week? Probably not, who can afford to? However, there is a solution, foam rolling. Foam Rolling has been nicknamed the "poor man's massage" because it costs about $35 for a foam roller and provides the same benefits as a massage. By foam rolling daily you help to release tight and tense muscles, improve joint range of motion and break up scar tissue in the muscles. If you are not foam rolling regularly (e.g. before and after each workout) you are doing your body a great disservice. Yes it hurts at first, but if you give it some time it will begin to get better and your body will start feeling better at the same time. 

5. Sleep- The average American gets about 4-5 hours per night. Is that enough? Not really, you should be getting between 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Adequate sleep will improve your mood, improve your mental function, and improve your daily energy. Also did you know that people who sleep the least have the biggest waistlines. Interesting, this is because when you are sleep deprived (less than 7 hours per night) you body is under stress. This stress releases hormones that promote fat storage on the butt, hips, and thighs. Are you still too busy to get that much sleep? Try it, I you'll be more productive and get more done in less time too. 


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