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.

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With summer here, it’s likely that you’re spending more time than usual out playing in the sun. In the midst of this summer fun, it’s easy to forget about an important basic health tip: drink more water!

The foundation of health begins in our cells and those cells need to be well hydrated and nourished to provide our body with the energy we need for top performance. Every process in our body depends on water!

A good rule of thumb is to drink 80 oz of water per day. At a minimum, if you drink one glass per hour of the day while you’re at work, this will get you close to reaching your daily goal!

If plain old water isn’t enough excitement for you, try one of these fun (and easy!) water recipes below. Enjoy!

Strawberry Basil Water
Ingredients:
½ cup strawberries, quartered
4 basil leaves, rolled and thinly sliced
1 quart filtered water

Cucumber Melon Water
Ingredients:
½ cup watermelon, 1 – inch cubed
¼ cucumber, sliced
1 quart filtered water

For each recipe, blend all ingredients and chill before serving.