Replacing high-sugar soft drinks with healthier beverages is an easy dietary change that can significantly improve your health. Here are several options that can help you avoid the sugar and empty calories in sodas:

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A poor body image can make you miserable and even prevent you from meeting your fitness goals. Follow these steps to maximize your chances of success by incorporating self-love and self-respect into your health journey.

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As seasons change, you may notice a change in your eating and exercise habits. While some of these changes are positive, others can hurt your choices and lead to unwanted weight gain.

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When craving food or alcohol because of a stressful situation, take a few minutes to relax, gather your thoughts, and reflect on your fitness goals.

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Whether it’s a dull throbbing in your forehead or a full-blown migraine, a headache can throw your healthy habits off track. Research shows that nutrition plays a role in triggering headaches. Monitoring your food and drink intake can reduce the chances of a headache that keeps you from working out.

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Explore your options

If you have more than one farmers market in your area, shop around. Many vendors price foods differently based on the clientele, and one market might be more affordable than another. Also, check out foods that are farm direct through local farm stands and u-pick farms. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is another option for fresh foods that might be a better fit for your budget.

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Step 1: Workout early

The summer heat can derail your best intentions for an afternoon workout, so exercise in the morning. It’s best to avoid outdoor exercise between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm when the sun is strongest. Heat and humidity during this time force you to decrease the intensity or length of your workout and can put you at risk of overheating. The cooler temperatures and less intense sun make a morning workout more enjoyable.

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Prep for a healthy dinner

Plan ahead and spend 10 minutes in the morning chopping vegetables or pre-cooking meats so you can easily throw together a healthy dinner when you get home from work.

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Proper sun safety is essential whether you are exercising or relaxing in the sun. Protecting yourself from harmful rays prevents painful sunburns and reduces your risk for skin cancer.

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Incorporate morning and evening routines.

Having a plan for how you will begin and end each day in a healthy way will keep you motivated to reach your goals. Morning and evening routines create the consistency necessary to form healthy habits. In the morning, drink 2 cups of water, work out, or make your eating plan for the day. At night, prepare healthy lunches and snacks, schedule 10 minutes to read, or wind down with a relaxing yoga session.

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