Words to Live By

I do not normally make New Year's resolutions.  I figure that unless I am tracking results for failure or success YOY (year over year) I can make them anytime.  I also normally do not read advertisements but this one from the Humana Reader's Digest Healthy Living Plan was just too good not to share.
Measure Up: How to help keep yourself in good health.

• I will memorize my cholesterol and blood pressure numbers.
• I will purge expired medicines from my medicine cabinet.
• I will live as if my doctor were watching.
• I will make a list of the health screenings I should get, and set up those appointments.
• I will wear sunscreen.
• I will change the batteries in my smoke detectors every time I change the clocks.
• I will get myself a better sleep pillow.
• I will designate someone in my cell phone as my ICE (ln Case of Emergency) contact.

Live More: Easy ways to bring exercise into your day.

• I will walk, not drive, if possible.
• I will take the stairs whenever I need to go up or down two or fewer flights.
• I will stand when talking on the phone.
• I will spend at least four hours a week outdoors,  no matter what the weather.
• I will get up and move during the commercials.
• I will sit less.
• I will ask my favorite neighbor to walk with me for 30 minutes.
• I will walk the dog instead of just letting him out.

Eat Well: Ways to make healthy eating decisions.

• I will eat at least one piece of fruit every day.
• I will avoid eating after 9 p.m.
• I will try at least one new recipe a week.
• I will only eat between meals if I include a fruit or vegetable in the snack.
• I will have veggies take up more room on my plate than grains or proteins do.
• I will eat a salad every day.
• I will eat dinners I wouIdn't be embarrassed to share on Facebook.
• I will put my fork down between bites.

Enjoy Life: Tips to relieve stress and live happier.

• I will start planning my next vacation.
• I will say "hello" at least 10 times a day.
• I will clean and organize one drawer or cabinet each week.
• I will make a binding date instead of saying "we should get together sometime."
• I will read a book or two each month, not just read about them.
• I will spend four hours a month volunteering.
• I will listen to live music once a month.
• I will not keep having the same old fight with my significant other.

One more.....if you celebrate the holidays at home

• I will share leftovers at the social clubs I attend.
• I will bring extra food to a homeless shelter or kitchen.
• I will send family and friends home with doggie bags.
• I will freeze leftovers instead of eating them all.
• I will donate nonperishables to charity or a place of worship. .
• I will give extra food to a neighbor with a large family.
• I will reuse food to make lunch or dinner instead of throwing it away.
• I will host a post-holiday party with my extra food.

Just pick a few and you do not have to wait until January 1, 2012.  Have a great year ahead!