Healthy habits are crucial to having the energy, focus and determination necessary to achieve living at a high level.
Start your day with on a positive note. The very first thing in the morning when you wake. Think of what you are greatful for. Try and list 3 things. Even if its as simple as you woke up! Many people will meditate and recite mantras that help to get going in the right direction. I do a Hawaiian chant that welcomes the new day and all its possibilites. I do this in bathroom as I am getting ready. I also write on my bathroom mirror with dry erase pens. Put the things that you are currently working on. I love how it keeps them right in your face. Literally!
Getting protien in your body within 30 minutes of waking is ideal. A hard boiled egg is a quick and easy to go protien snack. There are many protien powders on the market that are also quick and easy. Peanut butter on toast or apples is another great idea. Cottage cheese or yougrt with fruit is yummy too!
If you don’t exercise daily START. It can be as simple as taking a fast paced walk. 20 minutes is what you need to get your heart rate up. And 30 minutes in you start to burn fat. I personally like to dance the Hula and Marital Arts. By having these two practices in my life I get lots of exercise and I constanly learning something new. Which is imprortaint for brain health. I encourage you to start something new. Think back to when you were a kid and do something that makes you smile. Get moving! You will be surprised at how fast you start to see results. As you get used to the added activity you may need to do additional stretches. There are many but start slow and touch your toes and reach up abouve your head. See The Fountian of life exercises.
For maximum brain power it is best to have protein every 2 hours. It dosen’t need to be a lot. A handful of nuts, cheese, cottage cheese or yougrt. I always have cheese sticks and hard boiled eggs in the frige. And I do eat less and more frequently. I basicly follow a simple rule. “Listen to your body. Eat when you are hungry. Sleeep when you are tired. When working out check your heart rate frequently.