New Year’s Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions that put your #HealthFirst

The beginning of a new year is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes, give up bad habits, and improve your well-being, so let's put our #HealthFirst this year!

🎇 LOSE WEIGHT & KEEP IT OFF

Losing just five to ten percent of your body weight can help lower your risk of chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

🎇 EAT A HEALTHY DIET

Getting your recommended servings of fruits and vegetables each day is important because fruits and veggies are low in calories and fat, high in fiber, and rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Foods that contain fiber keep you feeling full, which helps you lose weight.

🎇 SIT LESS, MOVE MORE

If you haven’t exercised for a while, going to a gym every day may not seem realistic. Keep it simple - an easy way to become active is to sit less and move more. Park farther away from the entrance to the grocery store, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and exercise as you binge watch your favorite shows.

🎇SCHEDULE AN ANNUAL CHECKUP

Seeing your primary care doctor each year and taking advantage of your preventive care benefits can help you stay healthy. Regular checkups and preventive screenings allow your doctor to identify minor health issues before they become bigger problems, and treatment is often more effective when an illness is detected early.

Be sure to visit your doctor each year for a regular checkup, even if you feel healthy.