Small Lifestyle Changes Make the Biggest Difference in Your Health
A simple lifestyle change make you healthier
You’ve heard a lot about healthy lifestyle changes. We aren’t here to tell you that you need to eat better, exercise more, stop smoking, and sleep better. You already know that. Bloodscore is here to help you figure which lifestyle changes make the biggest difference for you. Is there something simple that you’re missing in your routine? We’ll help you find what makes you healthy–fast!
Top 5 Lifestyle Changes for Better Health
We’ve scoured the recent and longterm data, the anecdotal posts, and Bloodscore Members’ results, and we’ve narrowed the list to 5 major categories of lifestyles changes that are making the biggest difference in health and wellness biomarkers. People have seen measurable improvement in their cholesterol, blood sugar, and inflammation following 90 day commitments to making changes the below lifestyle change categories.
We’ve narrowed the list to 5 major categories of lifestyles changes that are making the biggest difference in health
Check out the most popular and successful lifestyle changes that have worked for other Bloodscore Members, and we’ve linked to products and programs in our Health Shop where possible.
1. Eat Better
People who successfully control their diet and see results– both in weight loss and in lab scores, follow a few rules:
- Track calories of foods consumed
- Drink more water and avoid sugary beverages and soda
- Eat more whole foods and avoid processed, sugary foods
It sounds pretty simple, but we know it gets more complicated when you are actually trying to figure out what to eat, when to eat, and how to eat. Bloodscore Members have found the simplest and most effective programs out there, and we trust they’ll help you, too.
Bloodscore Best Eat Better Books and Programs
Food: What the Heck Should I Eat – A straight-forward, research-backed approach to finding healthy foods and avoiding problem foods
The Mediterranean Diet Weightloss Solution – Excellent program for beginners or for people looking for a healthy change and some support
The Whole 30 – A challenging program, but expect results!
2. Exercise More
Our bodies are built to move. In every way– from mental clarity, to digestion, to physical stamina– our bodies work better when they move often. Most health care providers and associations make similar recommendations:
- At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 5 days per week
- Moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity at least 2 days per week for additional health benefit
Bloodscore Members have found the best success in exercising with other people, reporting improved motivation, ability to exercise longer, and more fun! Visit the Health Shop to find an excellent program that keeps the routines fresh and challenges you to make a big lifestyle change over 90 days.
3. Sit Less
Could your sedentary lifestyle be as big of a risk to your health as smoking? Recent research says yes! If you spend more than six hours per day sitting, then your health is at risk.
Break up all of the sitting with frequent standing breaks, walking breaks, or even consider a new work environment. Or, join other Bloodscore Members in the Sneaky Fit 90 Day Challenge! It’s easier than it seems to sneak a little more movement into your day, and it’s fun!
4. Sleep Better
At least six hours of uninterrupted nightly sleep is correlated with lower cholesterol, lower blood sugar, and lower inflammation— and a better Bloodscore!
Bloodscore Members who get the best sleep report that they maintain a consistent sleep schedule, limit technology screen exposure in the evening hours, and limit caffeine and alcohol consumption.
5. Stop Smoking
Enough said.
What if lifestyle changes aren’t enough
According to a recent Gallup Poll, more than half of Americans take vitamins or supplements to improve their health. Rest assured, you are not alone. Just as we help you find the most bang for your lifestyle change buck, we do the same for your supplements. If it doesn’t improve your wellness or your Bloodscore, then why waste your money?
If it doesn’t improve your wellness or your Bloodscore, then why waste your money?
Sources:
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/Healthy-Living_UCM_001078_SubHomePage.jsp
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-active-times/sitting-is-the-new-smokin_b_5890006.html
http://www.gallup.com/poll/166541/half-americans-vitamins-regularly.aspx
