21 Days to a Healthy Habit
We'd like to present you with seven health messages:
When these seven health focuses are maintained you can reduce your risk of a variety of diseases. But, don’t be overwhelmed. We’re not asking you to change all seven today. We encourage you to choose just ONE of the seven lifestyle messages to focus on for the next 3 weeks (21 days).
Studies show that it takes just 21 days to make a habit. So let’s build a healthy habit together. Get ready to change your life…one step at a time.
Tips for Success
- You can increase the likelihood of making successful lifestyle changes by getting a friend or loved one to join you in your commitment.
- Did you know that keeping a food and exercise journal increases your likelihood of success? When you write down what you eat, how much water you drink and what exercise you’ve done for the day, you are more likely to stick to your overall plan.
- Keep it simple and consistent to ensure success.
Reducing Risk Factors
- Cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, heart attack, osteoporosis…
- Many of these diseases share common risk factors.
- There are some simple things that you can do to reduce those risk factors.
- Choose one healthy habit and make it part of your lifestyle today.
Other Benefits
- Most of these tips are easy to work into a busy life.
- And most of the tips are low cost which is important in the current economy.
- In fact, being healthier may save you money in the long run by reducing medications as well as your risk of certain illnesses and diseases.
What’s Next?
Once you’ve tackled one lifestyle change, check back to this site, choose another one, and focus on it for 21 days – adding it to the routine you’ve already established. By doing this you really can change your life one step at a time. And we can help.
The facilities of Lutheran Health Network are here for you.
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