Whose TEAM are you on? Team REESE or Team INA when it comes to habits????

We get it INA, it’s hard to start healthy habits. It’s super easy to slip back into old habits.  But when it comes to building healthy habits, small decisions add up over time.

Drinking more water instead of soda, iced tea or any other sugar-sweetened beverage is a great way to start.

Water will not raise blood glucose levels, which is why it is so beneficial to drink when people with diabetes have high blood sugar.

Water also helps keep your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and gets rid of wastes through urination, sweat, and bowel movements.  If plain water isn’t your favorite, you can add flavor to your water to help up your intake.

We feel the way to make healthy habits stick is by imagining the future, rewarding yourself, being patient, and above all, treating yourself with kindness

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