SCHOOLS / preschools
small steps to
better health
this summer
S ummer is here, and staying healthy this season doesn’t
have to mean overhauling your lifestyle. Sometimes small
changes can have big impacts. Take it from celebrity fitness
trainer, Latreal “La” Mitchell, “Everyone can reach their
health and fitness goals. It’s all about setting attainable goals and
staying motivated to see results.” To look, feel and live better,
Mitchell is offering tips for small lifestyle changes you can make
that can inspire you to make more in the future:
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Get Moving
If exercise is not a part of your life now, don’t worry. “In a short
time, you can be doing quality exercises,” says Mitchell. “The key is
to start small.”
Try short sets of push-ups, planks, squats, and lunges and work
your way up. Ten minutes can make a real difference. Remember,
Check One: instead of the elevator will keep
little things like taking
the stairs
you feeling great all day.

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Just be sure to make exercise non-negotiable. Life is busy, and it’s
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easy to find any number of reasons to skip a workout.

_________________ Eat Right
The small goal of ❏ adding
fiber to your diet can lead you to
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better nutrition choices. (Mark
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38 grams of fiber every
day. In addition to upping your fruit and vegetable intake and
swapping out processed white bread and pasta for the whole-wheat
variety, fiber supplements can help you meet your fiber goals. But
choose wisely, as some options have additional benefits beyond
supporting digestive
Date health.

Sent: For example, products made with
psyllium fiber have multi-health benefits.

________________ For many people,
snacking can be a downfall, especially during
Company: a busy workday. Try substituting your usual temptations with
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healthier options. For example, almonds and light popcorn are a
good substitute for Montessori
chips and are Academy
more satisfying. If you have a
sweet tooth, look for a delicious, easy-to-pack snack like a fruity
To: health bar that helps satisfy hunger.

Mr. Alex Melnick
Stay Hydrated
eMail: Lastly, skip sugary sodas and sports drinks and opt for water
almelnick@verizon.net throughout the day.

If you need a boost of flavor, add a lemon
wedge, cucumber
or orange slice, or some fresh herbs. Water helps
Phone: you feel full and process fiber, while helping to keep you hydrated.

301-962-7262 Bad habits are hard
to break. But by making small changes one
Section: at a time, you can overcome your hurdles for a healthier lifestyle.

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Check out https://www.pinterest.com/familymagazine/ for some healthy summer
snack and drink ideas!
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