Reverse Unhealthy Habits With This Easy Exercise

October 07, 2020 "Set small, realistic exercise goals. For example, work to increase your exercise by five or 10 minutes. At the end of the week, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment." — Kristin S. Vickers, Ph.D., L.P. Healthy Eating Learn how to track your eating habits Do you underestimate how much you're actually eating in a day? Probably. Research suggests that one of the first steps in changing unhealthy eating habits is to keep track of them. Food records bring awareness to eating habits by helping you stay honest and accountable, which will help you identify weight-loss roadblocks and unhealthy patterns. Create your record using these suggestions — you may be surprised to find how much you enjoy this daily exercise. Overcome eating obstacles » Get Fit 6 suggestions for indoor exercise Exercising outdoors isn't always practical due to time constraints or inclement weather. But that doesn't give you a free pass to skip a workout altogether. Stay active when you have to be indoors by following these six suggestions. Stay motivated with these ideas » Today's Fitness Tip The right way to hydrate The American College of Sports Medicine recommends drinking 2 to 3 cups of water during the two to three hours before your workout, and at least 1/2 to 1 cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes during your workout. Continue to hydrate after your workout to replenish lost fluids. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright © 2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014