New Year's Quiz
(answers below)
1. Who said this famous quote? "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
2. What percentage of coronary heart disease can be attributed to lack of exercise?
3. Fill in the blanks: Only about __% of adults consume the recommended amounts of fruits a day.
about __% of adults consume the recommended amounts of vegetables daily.
Happy New Year! Are you overwhelmed with "New Year, New You" messages? Are you having trouble figuring out where to focus your efforts to get the best out of 2025? Here are THE three things I believe will have the biggest impact on a healthier you, which will impact every.single.aspect of the rest of your life.
After all, “To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise, we shall not be able to keep the mind strong and clear.” – Buddha
1. Establish a Regular Exercise Routine
Aim to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week. Everything counts: cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises. Pickleball too! Make it an exercise you enjoy and it will be much easier.
2. Prioritize Healthy Eating Habits
Ditch the processed foods (really - throw them out EVEN if you still have a college kid still at home asking for them) and focus on a well-rounded diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, adequate lean proteins, and healthy fats. The college kid will benefit from these, too, BTW!
3. Get Adequate Sleep
Get to sleep before 11 pm and aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep. Prioritizing sleep improves your mood, energy levels, cognitive function, and overall health.
Most people stop focusing on their New Year’s resolutions by January 13th! Let’s not be most people! I recommend trying to slowly integrate - maybe even schedule - them into your life. For example, I now have three pickleball sessions in my weekly calendar - all around my teaching schedule - so I no longer have to haphazardly fit something that’s good for me into my life.
I also recommend stopping for a moment to recognize how you feel after you’ve eaten a healthy meal or had a great night’s sleep or finished a good workout. We deserve a healthy body; the rest of our life depends on it.
*Quiz answers:
Benjamin Franklin
22% (Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.P.H., FAU’s College of Medicine)
21, 33 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
For more information on how to get started, email sghughes@corevaluepilates.com.
Stacy Geant Hughes, Owner of Core Value Pilates, LLC, Certified Pilates Instructor
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