A recent newspaper article interviewed Dr. Oz on staying healthy and fit.  “By the time we are 50, two thirds of how we age will be driven by our lifestyle,” he said.

Doctors don’t change what you put in your mouth – you may need a lifestyle change, according to the doctor.  Here are some tips that he gave:

Don’t travel without snacks. Skip the low-fat “foods” and the 100 calorie snack packs.  Avoid the modified foods and eat nuts, fruits, or veggies instead.  Almonds and an orange or apple is one of my favorites.

Stop drinking diet sodas – diet sodas mess with your body, tasting sweet but not adding any calories.  This can make you want to eat more.  You rarely see thin people who drink several diet drinks daily.  Besides the artificial sweeteners, all that sodium can’t be good for your body.  My suggestion would be trying to drink water instead, to help you feel full and to help eliminate toxins.

Lack of exercise can make you miserable in your later years. Vigorous activity can not only make you look and feel better, it can add “life” to your years.  Don’t spend all your time sitting down and expect to feel full of energy.

Moms need to take care of themselves. Dr. Oz thinks that the most important thing you can do for your kids is to take care of yourself – make time to eat right and exercise.  The short workout routines that we do at my studio are ideal for busy moms who don’t have time to exercise 6-10 hours a week.

Simple bodyweight exercises done in a circuit can be done at home if you can’t get to the gym – think lunges, pushups, planks, and bridges.  Dumbbells, exercise bands or suspension trainers can also add variety to your workouts without taking up much space or investing a lot of money.

This info was borrowed from McClatchy Newspapers.

Get moving!

Brian Morgan

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