Yesterday I spent entirely too much energy thinking about how much money I spend and how (seemingly) little I have to show for it.
So today I’m turning the tables and am going to spend my energy focusing on the things I take for granted that don’t cost a thing like these…
10 Free Healthy Living Gifts
1. Water. (Free tip: Next time your at Starbucks ask a barista for some ice water it’s free and triple filtered from what I’m told. Who knew?)
2. Vitamin D. (Hello, Sunshine!)
3. Playground workouts. (Here’s a great article on mensfitness.com if you need some ideas)
4. Jump rope. Don’t have one? Skip it. No, really, skip!
5. Walk the dog. Don’t have one? Take mine. No, really.
6. Run the stairs at your local high school track. No school in sight? Go climb a tree or a hill.
7. Spring cleaning.
8. Volunteer. It’s good for your heart and it’s priceless.
9. Have a heart to heart talk with a friend or sole mate.
10. Sleep.
Now I really must go get some rest so I have the energy to count my blessings and pay attention!
lindsay says:
May 17th 2011oh great list! I love number 5 oh and number 10! Don’t worry, I’ll come pick you dog up this afternoon.
:)
Jody - Fit at 53 says:
May 17th 2011Great list & being short of money big time – a good focus! ;-)
Holley @ Lunges and Lashes says:
May 17th 2011i wish i had a pup to walk right now… really i do! i need to be a dog walker so then i could just get paid to walk other peoples. ha!
Miz says:
May 18th 20113 cheers for number 8.
HELPERS HIGH :)
The Candid RD says:
May 18th 2011I’m buying my dad some heart-healthy salami for Father’s Day, and some more multivitamins. Yeah!! And of course, the new Paul Simon CD. So, all in a, I think I’ll be giving him a “healthy-living” father’s day gift (or at least, “healthier” living!).
Greener Cleaning Mom says:
May 18th 2011Love this list! #1 is something I’ve been doing lately. I didn’t realize that most of the machines that serve sodas have filtered water. I used to avoid them because I didn’t think it was filtered.
Melissa says:
May 19th 2011Love your list! My hubby does the playground workout on our swingset and jumps rope in our garage in the winter. I will send him your post today so he can check out the Men’s Fitness article. Thanks Joanna!
Mike says:
May 22nd 2011Number 4 and 6 are such great workouts and they don’t need any money to do. I also believe people do not understand how much sleep can improve your workouts and your life!