Reverse Unhealthy Habits with This Easy Exercise

October 14, 2015 "You are an empowered, competent individual who can cope with difficulties, make plans and solve problems."— Amit Sood, M.D. Healthy Eating Learn how to track your eating habits Do you underestimate how much you are actually eating in a day? Probably. Research suggests that one of the best ways to change unhealthy eating habits is to first keep track of them. Food records bring awareness to eating habits by helping you stay honest and accountable and identifying weight-loss roadblocks and unhealthy patterns. Create a record with 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. Be 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 is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products or services. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! Thanks for joining our mailing list, drmohamedeid2011@gmail.com, for the Mayo Clinic Diet on Wednesday October 14, 2015. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy