Celebrate the Morning:
Live the good life by making each day special.

Rise and Shine All Day
“Each day begins anew again…” may sound overly simplistic, but in truth this phrase speaks volumes about attitude and living well. Every morning offers the potential to be the start of a great day, and summer blooms with possibilities for celebrating the good life. Begin your day by doing something for yourself, even if it is small. Your happiness will benefit others, because a good mood affects those around you. Here are other ways to make your morning special.

• Take a walk- Whether through your garden or around the neighborhood, find time for a morning stroll. It offers an easy way to help you get fit. Studies show that cumulative exercise throughout a day adds up to healthy benefits. As a nice bonus, moving your body reduces stress.
• Be thankful- Take a few minutes before the day begins to write in a gratitude journal. Think about the previous day, and jot down things that made you smile. The smallest gestures many times offer the greatest rewards for the heart.
• Eat breakfast- A nutritional meal provides fuel for the morning and will help stave off unhealthy snacking later in the day. It also increases your metabolism, making calorie burning mre efficient. Eating every three to four hours or when you feel physically hungry helps you lose weight by keeping your metabolism revved up.
Enjoy summer’s bounty by choosing fresh fruit for your morning meal.

Article from Sara Askew Jones, Southern Living, June 2004