Fitting Healthy Habits into Your Hectic Life

There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to do everything you need to do. And it can feel like an added stressor when you are pregnant and try to integrate healthy habits into your already hectic schedule. But if you make time for healthy habits, you’ll find yourself with extra reserves of energy that will lower your stress and help you get through life’s challenges.

Here are a few things you can start doing right now to make healthy habits a relatively painless part of your routine:

• Drink water throughout the day. You don’t hear this nearly enough, water is an all-purpose wonder-substance. It’s great for your skin, your digestive system, circulatory system and it aids in weight loss and cellulite reduction. If you feel fatigued during the day, it’s often because you aren’t hydrated properly. Drink water throughout the day, sipping from a large bottle or glass. If you have it nearby, it’s easy to remember. If you don’t like the “taste” of water, keep a supply of lemon so that you can add a slice to your water – it cuts any bitterness, adds a bit of vitamin C and makes it taste more festive!
  
• Cut back on the amount of soda and coffee you drink. Sugar and caffeine act to dehydrate you and contribute to cellulite production. They also create energy rushes followed by crashes, which are ultimately energy-depleting.
  

About The Author

Mary Guarino, Ph.D. Mary is a life coach who specializes in helping people evaluate and improve their lives. She earned a doctorate in lifespan developmental psychology and a coaching certificate from the Institute for Life Coaching.