Congratulations on your last two weeks of progress and starting on Mini Movements #1 and #2! How have you been doing with your water intake and incorporating leafy greens each day?

This is the final section of our three-part series that’s been all about Mini Movements!  Remember, the idea behind Mini Movements is that they build upon each other; this week, as you start on Mini Movement #3, you’re going to continue with your 80oz of water per day and leafy greens, but you’ll start adding the third habit!

Mini Movement #3: For the next week, schedule two 10-minute breaks in the day for quick exercise!

Need a few creative ways to take advantage of a quick 10 minute break? Here are a few of our favorites!

Don’t Stop Now! Keep the Momentum Going!

In our last blog post, we shared about the idea of Mini Movements and why they are so effective in helping individual  (and corporate teams!) create sustainable, healthy change. This week, we’re sharing about the second Mini Movement in our three part series! (If you missed the first Mini Movement, you can click here to start at the beginning.)

Now that you’ve hopefully begun incorporating this first habit into your daily life, it’s time to start on Mini Movement #2! Remember, the idea behind Mini Movements is that they build upon eachother; this week, as you start on Mini Movement #2, you’re going to continue with your 80oz of water per day but start adding the second habit (below!)

Making healthy choices can feel overwhelming if you don’t break it into steps. That’s why Mini Movements are so important. Don’t focus on making lots of changes at once; work on maintaining the one habit you started last week and now simply focus on making one more small, simple change this week.

Mini Movement #2: Sneak In Those Greens!  Our next Mini Movement focuses on helping reduce inflammation in the body so you can sleep better, think better and feel better all around. Over this next week, we are going to focus on your intake of leafy greens. Take it one small step at a time, it’s easier than you think!

Every other day, work to include an additional ½ cup of leafy greens into your daily diet.  Continue to do this until you are consuming 2 cups of leafy greens per day.  Once you are consuming 2 cups of leafy greens per day, it’s all about maintenance!

Here are a few ideas to help you achieve your goal: add leafy greens to smoothies (spinach, kale, mixed greens), add a side salad to any meal or include greens into soups, stews and sauces.

*If you are on blood thinning medication please consult a physician about increasing your intake of leafy greens.

Mini Movements are effective not only for individuals, but also for corporate groups! So if you’re interested in learning more about creating unique wellness programming for your organization, reach out to us! We’re here to be a resource anytime. In addition, we hope you’ll join us on the Facebook page and share your success as well as any challenges you’re wrestling with.

Mini Movements are practical activities or habits that build on one another and create long-term change.  Mini Movements are manageable for busy organizations, they offer a variety of activities that will appeal to various groups and help keep momentum going.

The great thing about the concept of Mini Movements is that whether you’re part of a large corporation or you’re an individual, a mini Movement is an incredibly effective way to create life-long habits for health. The important thing is to remember is that Mini Movements build on each other; we don’t complete one Mini Movement and then move on to the next, but rather continue with the practices of the first as we begin the next one. By the end of the year, you’ll be  incorporating several new healthy habits into your day!

In this three-part series, we’ll be sharing three important and effective Mini Movements. Although they may seem small, these actions act as a catalyst for helping createother positive change in your life; If you’ve made one healthy choice (no matter how small!) you’ll be more motivated to make another healthy choice. Over time, these healthy choices add up and before you know it, you’ll be making major progress towards your health goals!

Mini Movement #1:  For the next two weeks, add 8 oz of water to your daily intake until you reach the goal of consuming 80 oz per day.  Once you get to 80 oz, maintain this level of hydration!  Every process in the body depends on water; it needs to be a top priority. Water can help boost your metabolism and it cleanses your body of waste. You’ll feel energized and clear in thought all day long.  And don’t worry, once you get through the first week or so of extra bathroom breaks, your body will adjust, and you’ll be back to your regularly scheduled pit stops.

We hope you’ll hop on the Facebook page and share your success!