Remake Your Life With These Seven Health Habits

If you realize you need to make some changes in your lifestyle-for the better--here are a few ideas to help you get started on the right track.
Keep a set of workout clothes and running/walking shoes in your car. That way, you won't be able to use the excuse that you can't work out because you would ruin your "good clothes". If you're at soccer practice with your kid, you can always change shoes and walk around the soccer field for some exercise.
Cut the size of portions that you put on your food. This could go a long way in helping you lose weight. One suggestion that you can consider is to use a salad plate for your dinner plate. That will give you the illusion that you have a full plateful, when indeed your portions are smaller.
Think orange. Eat and drink oranges and carrots. A daily glass of orange juice can reduce your risk of stroke as well as lower your cholesterol. Carrots can also go a long way in reducing your risk of stroke. Carotene (which is in carrots and other orange/yellow vegetables) can also lower the risk of cancer and heart attacks.
Learn how to relax for a few minutes several times a day. Take a ten minute break and sit in a comfortable chair. Relax the muscles in your forehead and around your eyes. Then allow the muscles in your jaw and your cheeks to relax. Continue to move on down to your neck and shoulders. Breathe deeply and slowly as your work your way down your body. Try to do this at least twice a day.
Change out your pillow. If you've used the same pillow for several years, it may be keeping you from getting a good night's sleep. If you sleep on your side, your best bet is a thicker pillow which will help align your head with your body. If you sleep on your back or stomach, a thinner pillow will be your best bet.
Take a cooking class to learn how to prepare healthier, more nutritious and tasty meals. Eating healthier is a lot easier when it tastes good.
Learn how to compromise. Don't tell yourself "I don't have 30 minutes to exercise today." or "I blew my diet at lunch so it doesn't matter what I eat for dinner." Learn instead to say "Well, I don't have 30 minutes to exercise, but I can do 15 minutes." or "Yes, I cheated on my diet at lunch, but I need to get back on the bandwagon for dinner." You don't have to be perfect all the time. Learn to make progress in small steps.
Hopefully, these few suggestions will give you some ideas on how to get your life on a healthier track. You don't have to do it all at once. Gradually implement these changes into your lifestyle and you'll see long-term rewards.