AskTheDoctor.com's 101 things to do to live a fun, healthy and confident lifestyle
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The following is a list our team of doctors came up with that we think will let you live a fun, healthy and confident lifestyle.
1. Get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep every night
2. Go to bed early and wake up early
3. Take at 20 minute nap once a day in the afternoon
4. Brush your teeth before going to bed and first thing when you wake up
5. Floss your teeth before going to bed and first thing when you wake up
6. Use a tongue scraper every morning
7. Do some cardiovascular activity for at least 30 minutes every morning (running, biking, jogging, walking or swimming)
8. Drink a cup of green tea everyday
9. Drink a cup of coffee everyday without sugar
10. Don't eat anything deep fried
11. Always choose whole wheat
12. Always choose boneless skinless chicken breasts or salmon over any other meats
13. Avoid using oil to cook with
14. Stretch for 15 minutes
15. Practice relaxation and breathing
16. Use margarine instead of butter
17. Do not drink soda pop
18. Drink at least 2 litres of water
19. Eat one dark green vegetable
20. Eat one colored vegetable
21. Avoid potatoes
22. Drink a glass of skim milk
23. Take a omega 3 fish oil supplement
24. Take a multi-vitamin
25. Have sex once per day
26. Shower 2x/day
27. Do weights with a personal trainer
28. Do at least 10 minutes of abdominal exercises
29. Have a protein shake
30. Have some wheat grass
31. Eat a banana
32. Listen to calming music
33. Read a novel
34. Sit with good posture
35. Carry a water bottle at all times
36. Always smile
37. Make sure to laugh
38. Always make sure to eat breakfast
39. Instead of 3 large meals, split them into 6 smaller size meals
40. Eat at least 2 pieces of fruit
41. Park in the furthest spot away from where you have to go
42. Have egg whites for breakfast
43. Avoid all refined sugar
44. Limit television watching to 30 minutes everyday
45. Make sure your home is clean and disinfected at least once per week
46. Always carry antibacterial soap with you
47. Keep your nails trimmed
48. Play a team sport
49. Practice a form of martial arts
50. Pay your bills on time to avoid financial stress
51. Relax in a hot tub, steam room or sauna
52. Visit a park
53. Play with little children
54. Drive a convertible
55. Learn to hike or mountain climb
56. Use body soap daily
57. Clean your ears weekly
58. Eat at least 1 serving of salad everyday
59. Get Orthotics
60. Take a cooking class on healthy recipes
61. Do abdominal exercises 3x/week
62. Drink fresh fruit juices
63. Dress to impress
64. Take care of your lips by using chapstick or vaseline
65. Wash your face before bed to clear all oil build up in your face
66. Wear sunglasses during the day
67. Make lots of money
68. Limit eating out to once per week
69. Avoid the middle aisles of the grocery store
70. Get rid of all credit cards
71. Leave your cell phone at home sometimes to completely disconnect yourself
72. Sleep on a hard mattress
73. Get a waterfall in your home
74. Make sure to have a first aid kit at home and when travelling
75. Go for a massage at least once per week
76. Live in a warm climate
77. Get rid of all clutter in your home
78. Make sure to take breaks when looking at your computer screen for long periods of times
79. Learn to play a racket sport
80. Go out dancing every week
81. Drink red wine
82. Attend shows, sporting events, musical etc.
83. Learn to drive a boat
84. Use a fresh juice maker to make fresh vegetable and fruit juice
85. Visit your doctor once every 3 months
86. Visit your dentist once every 6 months
87. Always wear sunscreen
88. Get regular grooming (haircuts, manicures, pedicures etc.)
89. Always make sure your beer is really cold but limit how much of it your drink
90. Try some new cuisine every week that you have never tried before
91. Get your eyes checked regularly
92. Set your home up feng-qshway
93. Cut your own grass
94. Get real plants for your home
95. Learn to play golf and play regularly
96. Always arrive 10 minutes early for all appointments
97. Make sure to always save money for a rainy day
98. Have a garden in your backyard
99. Read the news everyday
100. Learn a new language every year
101. Buy a new wardrobe every few months
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 November 2011 )
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