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Start your heart-healthy lifestyle today! Do one easy thing every day to better your overall health. Check out our simple tasks and tips that combine diet improvement and exercise, all sorted by week.
By Sara Broek and Sheena Chihak, R.D.
Simply follow our weekly breakdown of activities and, at the end, print our monthly reminder and post it where you’ll see it every day.
Week One
Monday: Drink plenty of calorie-free fluids, like water. Dehydration can slow your metabolism.
Tuesday: Sit on a stability ball while you watch TV; do crunches during commercials. See an exercise ball workout.
Wednesday: Keep a food journal. Record everything that you eat today, even if it’s just a bite of something or a taste of a recipe you’re cooking. You may be surprised to see how much you’re eating.
Thursday: Instead of sugary treats, bring fruit or another heart-healthy selection to a work meeting.
Friday: Start your day with a nutritious breakfast that includes whole grains and low-fat protein or dairy. See our collection of heart-healthy breakfast recipes.
Saturday: Walk while listening to an audio book. You’ll probably walk farther so you can hear more of the story, and you’ll look forward to tomorrow’s walk.
Sunday: Skip the elevator and opt for the stairs instead all day.
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