As someone who juices you are already doing something easy and great for your health.

Here are five more easy and great things you can do:

1. Drink more water! Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Water is essential for healthy living. You can read about all the health benefits here. If you don’t like plain tap water then juice a lemon, lime, orange or even a cucumber and add it to a pitcher of water for a little natural flavor.
2. Get a pedometer. A pedometer counts the steps you take each day. Whenever I wear one I am reminded to try to get more steps in. I play a little mental game where I try to get just a few more steps in today then I got yesterday. It holds me accountable for movement. You can pick one up online or in stores pretty inexpensively. I’ve even seen them at the dollar store!
3. Enlist an accountability partner. My twin sister and I speak every night about the day’s choices in food and activity. Somehow, checking in with someone keeps me on path and when I’m struggling, having someone to talk to really helps to get me motivated again. In addition, there is something about giving advice to someone else. It reinforces in your own head what you should do.
4. Keep a journal. My journal is an overall wellness journal and I track how I’m feeling, the food I’ve eaten, the exercise I’ve done and the small victories I’ve had. If I skipped a piece of cake or parked the car further from the store - I write it down as a victory. I also remember to write five things I have gratitude for. Having gratitude and celebrating victories helps to boost mood, alleviate stress, and balance you out. It’s almost impossible to be in a bad place when you are truly thinking about the things you are grateful for.
5. Make it social. Find health bloggers, healthy Facebook pages and other healthy social media forms especially if the people in your own life aren’t on the same page as you. I have found great recipes, exercise challenges, motivational quotes, book recommendations and even new friends from “hanging out” on healthy web pages.

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Becoming healthy doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Doing just a few ‘good for you’ things a day can really add up in a big way. Here are four easy healthy habits to sneak into your day:

1. More veggies and fruits. Pull out your Jack LaLanne Power Juicer and leave it out. You’ll be more apt to get in the habit of using it daily if you see it and its conveniently located (rather than up in a high cabinet some place.) Start each day with your favorite juice to kick off your day in good health.

2. Move. You don’t have to do an hour spin class or a five mile run to get the benefits from activity. Take every opportunity you can to get a little movement in – hand deliver messages to coworkers in lieu of Emailing them, park as far as you can and walk, take the stairs instead of the escalator. Every opportunity to move is a step in the right direction. Even just standing while on the phone or watching TV instead of sitting will burn extra calories – add a squat or a bicep curl while you’re at it!

3. Hydrate. Before each meal, drink one 8-oz. glass of water. Hydration is essential for well-being and many of us walk around in a half-state of dehydration on a regular basis. Not only is water vital for good skin and good health but it will also fill you up before eating and help you to slash off a few calories.

4. Journal. Holding on to emotions can really be the undoing for many. Many of us comfort eat and drink. Turning to a journal and writing out your feelings help! If you’re feeling down writing a list of ten things that you are grateful for can instantly change your mood and perspective on things. If you’re angry at a friend, writing a letter (perhaps that you’ll never send) helps to “get it out” and aids in allowing you to move forward or figure a way to work it out. Journaling can take as little as five minutes and is a healthy habit to incorporate in your day.

What are some healthy habits you try to sneak into your day?