Making Healthy Choices in the New Year

Making a Few Healthy Choices can Lead to a Healthy Lifestyle

By Sonja Kabell 

Did you know that one of the TOP resolution for a New Year is to get more healthy and to lose weight?  No surprise I am sure! We all know that being at a healthy BMI (body mass index) will add years to our lives. It is not only important for the parents to be slim, but also our kids.  Making a few changes can make a big difference in achieving a healthy lifestyle! Here are some quick and easy tips you can started today:

Healthy Breakfast Quesadilla

Breakfast Quesadilla - Pritikin Longevity

Egg-cellent Healthy Breakfast Quesadilla

Guest post by Pritikin Longevity Center

Here’s a healthy version of an all around favorite!

Ingredients for Breakfast Quesadilla

  • 1 cup diced assorted vegetables (the more colors the better!)
  • ½ cup egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 whole-wheat, low-sodium lavash thin bread
  • 3 Tablespoons  shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese

8 Frugal Tips for Fitness Resolutions

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If getting fit tops your New Year’s resolutions for 2013, you’re not alone.

According to the 2013 Outlook Survey organized by TD Ameritrade, Inc., 42 percent of Americans are making health-related resolutions this year. That’s compared to 32 percent opting for financial-oriented goals.

After the holidays, the new year always triggers the need to be more active, eat healthier and feel better. But how to get the most from your fitness regime without breaking the bank? Consider these ideas to stay in shape on the cheap.

1. Take Advantage
Gym rats abhor the beginning of the year when well-intentioned newbies crowd their classes and struggle with the equipment. Despite the initial claustrophobia, however, the gym floor inevitably clears within a couple months as fitness goals wane. As a committed newcomer, you should take advantage of New Year’s gym deals, like reduced monthly payments and waived activation fees. Chat with salespeople at several gyms and be sure to ask for a free pass to experience the facility and classes before committing.