Last week I was challenged by St. Xavier University Shannon Center….

The #GimmeFive challenge was started by First Lady Michelle Obama… “Join in the #GimmeFive challenge and share five things you do to lead a healthy life!”

Here I go!
5 things I do to lead a healthy life.

1. I drink water. ALOT of it. (Although maybe not enough by the current state of my dry skin this winter, yikes!)
   I really try and limit juice, soft drinks and sports drinks and just stick to water.
2. I exercise (AKA Run!) Exercise has always and will always be my saving grace when it comes to managing my stress level and busy life. I aim for 10-13,000 steps a day.
3. I go grocery shopping weekly and plan my meals.
   This is the only way I can stay away from fast foods and stay on a budget food wise. I have a dry erase board where I try to plan on the meals for my family for the week. Really helps me to stay on track.
4. I bring healthy snacks to nibble on throughout the day. Produce and protein makes the best snacks!
   Celery and laughing cow
   Snap peas and hummus
   Apple and peanut butter
   Greek yogurt with berries.
5. I practice my favorite mantra, Everything in Moderation!
   Too much of anything isn’t good for us. I really try and eat healthy and wholesome when I can, but also allow myself to enjoy my favorite foods and drinks in moderation. Life is too short to be beating ourselves up over having a few cookies or doing out to dinner on the weekends!

Tell me what 5 things YOU do to live a healthy life! Post on Facebook/Twitter and tag @devinenutrition and #GimmeFive to win a National Nutrition Month prize from me! Winner will be picked next week!

~Kelly