CardioSwag Top 10 - Part I

We are at the end of Lent, which means that your 40 day journey of disciplined denial is almost up -  Congrats for making it this far!   You've done something meaningful and challenging which a lot of people don't do.  You committed to making and maintaining a change, and you should feel good about doing that. 

Over the next couple weeks I will give you what I call the "CardioSwag Top 10". Look at it as a list of things you can do to be better than good, and better than yesterday. Here's the first five:

1.    Don’t smoke – That goes for anything, tobacco, weed, crack, meth etc. Easier said than done for some, but definitely worth it. Tobacco is still the number one preventable cause of death.

2.    Eat right –  You’ve seen and heard this before. It’s still true. Cleaning up your diet can take pounds off and put years on - for example, as a cleaner source of carbs use sweet potato instead of "regular" potato (thanks for the reminder @UTEP27).  

3.    Move more  - Just like #2, I know you’ve heard it.  No need for spandex and a gym membership though if that is not your thing. Dancing, bowling, taking the stairs, it all counts, so get moving!

4.    Drink more water – We may love soda and juice, but all that sugar is a quiet killer. If you replace soda with water it will help you avoid empty calories, flush your kidneys, and even drop some weight, plus it’s better for your skin.

5.    See a doctor - This is big... Having a relationship with a primary care physician (and a dentist) is as important as knowing where to take your car for routine maintenance.  I know it can be intimidating, but it's worth it. Better to know your situation early so you can prevent a bad outcome. 


Next week, I will be attending TEDMED 2012, so follow me @Vigi06 (or via Linked-In) for the latest from what is sure to be a mind-blowing 3.5 days. I'll drop Part II of this CardioSwag mixtape during the week. 


     Have a great weekend, and Happy Easter!
     
    PV