8.03.2015

6 Steps To A Healthier, Happier You

I received free product from Truly Radiant to review.

Happy Monday! Monday's get a bad rep - I mean, they give us an opportunity to show this week who's boss! We all want to be happy, but sometimes keeping a positive attitude day in and day out is much easier said than done. These might be small steps, but don't doubt their effectiveness!

Step 1. Exercise first thing in the morning.
If you can turn your alarm clock up to squeeze in a workout first thing-it's worth it! Not only will you burn more calories and be less tempted eat junk food throughout the day, but you will feel so much better. Endorphins are a great great great thing.

Step 2. Don't use your phone in bed. You will gain a few extra Zzz's and I promise you, your inbox can wait!

Step 3. Try a new smoothie recipe. 
I don't know what it is about smoothies, but they always make me feel so refreshed (especially in the mornings-it's never a good idea to skip breakfast!) and summer is the best time to experiment. Visit your local farmer's market and go crazy.  (I plan to share a bunch of recipes soon that we've made in our Blendtec!)

Step 4. Get rid of the negativity.
Surround yourself with people who encourage you and inspire you.

Step 5. Keep a food and goal dairy.
Have a notebook for each, if you want. In order to get healthier, it's important to evaluate where you might be going wrong when it comes to what you're putting into your body. Tracking what you're eating is a great way to look at a full day and to hold you accountable. To help keep your goals on track (new job? looking to save up for a big move?), putting them down in writing always seems to help.

Step 6. Don't put off your appointments with your doctor and dentist.
Not many people enjoy these checkups, but do you know what's worse? That feeling of being SO behind. Stay on top of your appointments and try not to reschedule them (who's guilty of this? besides me!) so that you can get them done and move on to the next thing!

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137 comments

  1. A good solid night's sleep and healthy food!

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  2. I feel happy and radiant after a relaxing weekend with plenty of sleep!

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  3. A good long run and a healthy breakfast.
    katiemur@gmail.com

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  4. regular meditation - really helps put things back into perspective for me!

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  5. a good nights sleep, and a good workout! i agree that working out in the morning gets the day off to a great start, but it can be so hard to get up when you don't sleep well the night before :/

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  6. Great tips my friend - and a gentle reminder for me too x

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  7. Definitely feeling rested makes me feel more radiant.

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  8. tweet--https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/628289818540253184

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  9. How I stay radiant during the day is that I eat well and get enough sleep, and make sure to exercise every day. I also primp by getting myself a nice hair style and a manicure! It always makes me feel better when I take care of myself.
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  10. tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/628296106393206784
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  11. Exercising and maintaining a healthy diet with fruits and veggies from my garden makes me happy and helps me feel radiant.
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  13. Feeling rested makes me feel radiant.

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  14. getting enough sleep makes me feel radiant

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  15. https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/628330722957389824

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  16. exercise, eating well, and walks with my dog.

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  17. tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/628518710043525120

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  18. a good long shower :) washing hair, taking time to exfoliate my face...at home spa day :)

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  19. Great reminder about the food and goal diary! I need to start doing that again for sure.

    https://twitter.com/amandaallen2014/status/628559733658513408

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  20. Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/628573111533875200
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  21. Finding time to spend with the people I love!
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  22. i love it when i'm able to decompress by reading a book!

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  23. Getting outside with my kiddos during the day makes me feel so much better than when I stay stuck inside on the computer all day!!

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  24. I feel so much happier and better about myself when I eat healthy foods, drink plenty of fluids and exercise daily! yarbr012@gmail.com

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  25. https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/628670651520446464 yarbr012@gmail.com

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  26. Focusing on the positive, it's shows through!

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  27. A new haircut and new shoes make me feel radiant

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  28. Morning yoga following a cup of green smoothie make me feel happier and more radiant.
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  29. tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/629124538152779776

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  30. A cup of coffee in the morning and some pretty makeup. :)

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  31. I boost my radiance by staying hydrated and taking vitamins.

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  32. Prayer, exercising and drinking plenty of water
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  33. https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/630387358744096769
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  34. a new outfit

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  35. https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/630537849901748224

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  36. My radiance gets a mega boost with clean eating and regular workouts.
    thank you

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  37. Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/630786141583765504

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  38. Eating well definitely makes me happier and more radiant!

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  39. tweet: https://twitter.com/Twenteries/status/630800134113243136

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  40. I do daily walks and take vitamins and drink plenty of water.
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  42. I would have to say that having a great day overall - shaunie
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  43. https://twitter.com/sandyhills25/status/631474550446931969

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  44. I use a water pick.

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  45. i tweeted
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  46. I always feel best on a beautiful sun shiny day

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  47. tweeted
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  48. Exercising makes me feel more radiant (at least after it's over!), and avoiding sugar helps, too.
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  49. Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/632140797182251008
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  50. Awareness of the good things in my life makes me feel more radiant.

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  51. https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/632650940487634944

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  52. A new haircut always helps me feel radiant.

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  54. Spending time with my family makes me happy and radiant. The little ones especially make me smile.

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  56. When I take the time to take care of myself such as eating well, or try a new facial, make mefeel happier and more radiant.

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  57. tweeted:
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  58. I take a daily vitamin and like to exercise in the evenings which gives me time to clear my head and enjoy the outdoors.

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  59. Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/634070667168718848

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  60. I feel happier and more radiant from working out and healthy eating ! a good hair blow dry and some bronzer and lip gloss also helps :)

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  61. I SWEAT!! that always boosts my radiance!

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  62. I boost my radiance by smiling and being kind! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  63. Spending time with my kids and exercising makes me feel happy and radiant
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  65. sleep, lots of water, and lots of laughter are a great combo for my radiance.

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  66. TWEET!

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  68. Replacing soft drinks and coffee with water!!

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  69. My new job is making me feel more radiant and have a better outlook on the world! I don't think I've been this happy in a very long time. Its funny how such career change will bring a new you out into this world! :)

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  70. I try to boost radiance by eating a sensible diet and drinking a lot of water.
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  72. when i getting enough sleep!
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  73. https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/638171407831072768
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  74. I feel the most happy and radiant when I'm with my 14-month-old niece and 18-month-old nephew! They are a constant source of joy and entertainment.
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  75. Maintaining a healthy diet with exercise and plenty of water makes me feel radiant.

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  76. Taking care of myself with exercise and sleep always helps!

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  77. tweet: https://twitter.com/suburbsanity/status/640222096933679104

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  78. I have decided to reconnect with my radiance by learning to truly love myself for who I am and what I look like, despite the messages put on us by society.

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  79. tweet--https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/640319010945540100

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  80. Getting plenty of sleep helps me feel more radiant!

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  81. Getting enough sleep (currently struggling with this thanks to an early-rising toddler!) and a bit of caffeine ;)

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  82. Prayer and exercise.
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  83. Staying active and 8 hours of sleep!
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  84. tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/646051142003204097
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  85. I boost my radiance by drinking lots of water and moisturizing my skin ♥
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  86. My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/646308412351991808
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  87. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/sazzyfrazzy/status/646411022941601792
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  88. taking a little time every day for me! sns91981 at gmail dot com

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  89. https://twitter.com/Shannon91981/status/646859427300155393 tweet! sns91981 at gmail dot com

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  90. My partner constantly tells me how beautiful I am and how much I amaze him. That has a way of making you feel pretty happy and radiant. hahaha!
    Angie
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  91. I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/647440076776034305
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  92. i boost my radiance by drinking lots of water and moisturizing my skin

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  93. i posted a tweet here: https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/647578565978910720

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  94. alot water and great night of sleep

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  95. https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/647869757463658496

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  96. When I get to exercise and have more energy. truckredford(at)gmail(Dot)com

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  97. https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/647913261766017025 truckredford(at)gmail(Dot)com

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  98. Reading a really awesome book helps me to be happier. :)
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  99. Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/647965627890536448

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  100. I boost my radiance by drinking lots of water, eating healthy and moisturizing my skin.

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  101. https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/647978084528820225

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  102. I eat healthy and drink plenty of water.
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  103. Exercising definitely makes me feel better and look more radiant.
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  104. tweeted - https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/648341794204352512

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  105. Plenty of rest and a healthy diet make me feel my best.

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  106. Tweet - https://twitter.com/willitara/status/648544678170660865

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  107. Definitely making sure I get a workout in every day! :)

    xo

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  108. A good nights sleep makes me happier and feel more radiant.

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  109. What makes me happy and feel more radiant is playing with my kids and eating a healthy lifestyle! my4boysand1@gmail.com

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  110. I tweeted my4boysand1@gmail.com
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  111. When I exercise and eat right.

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  112. https://twitter.com/aes529/status/648792526430838784
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  113. Exercising and eating healthy makes me feel happy.

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  114. tweeted
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  115. I try to eat and drink healthily, exercise and get enough sleep.

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  116. tweeted
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  117. Actually getting some sleep, because my youngest has insomnia

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  118. tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/649063984243548160

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  119. I swim 3 times a week and I always feel radiant after.
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  120. https://twitter.com/slehan/status/649128032402182144

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  121. #SweepstakesEntry- comment

    getting a good deep sleep (white noise machine helps a lot here!) and staying positive about things helps me to stay & feel radiant!

    KC
    kacor7@hotmail.com

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  122. my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:

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  123. Eating healthy and working out makes me always feel a lot better! wlbellows at gmail dot com

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  124. I sent out a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/649347641277485056 wlbellows at gmail dot com.

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