You Are Only As Old As You Feel

Yep, this is 30 folks.  Last Monday I turned 30 and I am not even upset about it.  Why? Because you're only as old as you feel.  And... why stress out about it? The stress will only age me!  So I just continue my normal 5 step routine : 

1. Drinking plenty of water-

I personally drink about 2 liters per day but everyone is different and everyone requires a different amount each day depending on their height, weight, activity level and also taking into account medical history.  I give myself goals throughout the day to make sure that I reach my 2 liters.  By lunch I want to have at least 64 ounces, I drink with meals, during exercise and also sip on water throughout the day in between meals.  I also will sip on green or black tea to help get more antioxidants and some research shows that it can "rev up your metabolism".  I enjoy the taste and love the hot beverage in my hand on cold days!

2. Take Multivitamins-

I still take my prenatal vitamins since I'm still in the "baby making" stage of my life but for most adults a simple Centrum multivitamin will help you ensure all your vitamins and minerals each day.  What your body can't use- you'll just get rid of it by going to the bathroom, sweating it out..etc.

3. Eat healthy and balanced-

fruits/vegetables, lean meats, beans, healthy fats and only sweets on occasions for moderation (keep up with my blog for health tips)

4. Get enough sleep-

With a little 2 year old in the house it sometimes has been hard to get my 7-8 hours of sleep but the older she gets the better my sleep has been!  PHEWWW!  Getting enough sleep is definitely important for keeping your energy levels high throughout the day, reducing stress and helping to improve overall appearance and feelings of youth!

5. Exercise routinely-

Make exercise apart of your daily schedules.  I try to get moderate to intense exercise 4-5 times/week for at least 1 hour.  I'm that mom that doesn't like to miss a second with my daughter if I'm not working-- so I wake up extra early on the weekdays to get my workout in before she wakes up for the day.  Make sure to include cardio and weights in your routines to be able to strength train and build up your endurance and heart rate.

Well I keep it simple and so far it's been working for me. What do you do to help keep your youth?  I'd love to hear!