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• If you get tired reading this, go back to bed, as on average we need to have 8.1 hours of sleep to re-charge our bodies.
  
  
• When sleeping in your own, or someone else's bed, make sure the mattress is firm enough to support your body weight. With sufficient material, within the mattress that will act as a cushion to allow for the contours of the body to be supported.
  
  
• Have a glass of water by your bed, and attempt to drink eight 8 oz glasses of water a day.
  
  
• Make sure you don't skip breakfast, unless you get out of bed after 12 o'clock, then go straight for lunch.
  
  
• Remember every gram of alcohol has 7 calories, so if your aim is to have a flat stomach or lose weight cut back on your alcohol intake.
  
  
• Eat a balanced diet, lower in fat, lower in sugar salt and processed foods, eat more fibre and whole food products.
  
  
• Upper body weight training will help you maintain a total lean body mass; more muscle equals a higher resting metabolic rate.
  
  
• Garlic rich diets, may be bad for your breath, but garlic causes your body to release nitric oxide, which keeps your arteries more pliable, resulting in an increase in circulation.
  
  
• Do those sit ups, it is estimated that strengthening the abdominals can prevent 75% of lower back problems.
  
  
• After each work out, remember to stretch to help your body repair and recover. When doing this, keep yourself warm, and wipe away any sweat. Avoid standing around smelling of sweat, as the drying process can leave you with a cold.
  
  

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