While some people worry about getting their
minds fit for school, others think about getting
their bodies fit. Both are important for
performance in school, on the job, and for
overall well-being.
Each month, we plan to offer you some healthy
tips to help you become your very best self --
both in mind and in body!
So you want to get fit, but how do you start?
Mrs. Cwynar, our own school nurse, has one simple word for us: WATER! Because dehydration and lack of sleep are two of the leading causes for headaches in teens, she suggests that, in addition to getting 8 hours of sleep each night, we should drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day.
At first, when you make this goal, it may seem like a lot, but it's a good way to start! At dinner, begin eating "clean meals." Make sure you are getting a serving of protein that includes milk, egg, chicken, or fish. About two cups of fruit and two and a half cups of veggies per day should be enough.
Later on, you can include this clean eating habit to include lunch and breakfast. Eating healthy all day long will help your body rid itself of any negative toxins, and you'll soon feel much better.
Simply considering a clean diet can greatly help
you begin to get fit.
When should you start? Why not today!
Mrs. Cwynar, our own school nurse, has one simple word for us: WATER! Because dehydration and lack of sleep are two of the leading causes for headaches in teens, she suggests that, in addition to getting 8 hours of sleep each night, we should drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day.
At first, when you make this goal, it may seem like a lot, but it's a good way to start! At dinner, begin eating "clean meals." Make sure you are getting a serving of protein that includes milk, egg, chicken, or fish. About two cups of fruit and two and a half cups of veggies per day should be enough.
Later on, you can include this clean eating habit to include lunch and breakfast. Eating healthy all day long will help your body rid itself of any negative toxins, and you'll soon feel much better.
Simply considering a clean diet can greatly help
you begin to get fit.
When should you start? Why not today!
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A special thanks goes to Lawrence County
Career and Technical Center's school nurse,
Mrs. Maryann Cwyner, for her expert advice.
She has recently earned a 1st place Masters in
the Kansas City Classic as an International
Federation of Physique Athletes Pro, her
Specialist in Fitness Nutrition from the
International Sports Sciences Association, and
her Master’s degree as a school nurse from
Cambridge College.
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