In 2012 we are doing 12 monthly goals. Each month is a new goal and by December 31, 2012 you will have (hopefully) had a very healthy year! Join the Healthy12 movement and be responsible for your health!

If you are on Twitter, use the hashtag #Healthy12 and/or #wellnesschat. If you are on Facebook, post here with your goal success or struggles! Remember, we are all in this together, so invite a friend or two and let’s get healthy together!

May: Think positive, happy thoughts. You are what you think about!

April: Avoid packaged, processed, canned food

March: Eat fresh, green food everyday.

Examples:

• Kale
• Spinach
• Wheat Grass
• Avocado
• Spirulina
• Swiss Chard

Green things are good for you because:

• They are a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients (antioxidants).
• Incredible source of iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium.
• Wheat Grass detoxifies and cleanses the body and strengthens immune system
• Vitamin K (regulates blood clotting, protects bones from osteoporosis, helps reduce inflammation
• Spirulina is an excellent source of protein

February: Sweat deliberately for 30 minutes each day.

A few benefits of sweating:

• Detoxifies
• Energizes
• Stress release
• Helps fight diseases
• Happier mood
• Cleaner skin
• Builds self confidence
• Decrease in body fat, weight
• Increase in muscle, strength

January: Drink only water! While the recommended amount is 8 glasses or 60oz per day, your body generally needs more than that. If you live in a dry climate, workout (sweat), live at altitude, or fly a lot. 

A few benefits of H2O:

• Your brain is 90% water
• Detoxifies
• Protects & moisturizes  your skin
• Your muscle is 75% water
• Helps your metabolism
• Blood consists of 83% water
• Natural energy (fatigue is a side affect of dehydration)