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HEALTHHACKSLIVE A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER, BALANCED LIFETurning your back on fast food, exercising, getting enough sleep, ... it all sounds great. If you nod enthusias- tically but your reality looks di erent, you are not alone. Only a few of us can follow healthy lifestyle rules con- sistently and there certainly does not seem to be a one- ts-all solution for a healthy lifestyle.How can you keep up good habits? First of all, don’t feel bad every time you eat sweets instead of lettuce, or if you drink the cocktail in- stead of the green tea, or if you sleep-in instead of doing exercises. It’s okay to skip the health routine every now and then.But if at the end of the day you nd yourself sitting in front of the TV with a take- out or warmed up meal in one hand, scrolling down yourtimeline with the other hand while watching your favorite show with one eye, then you should change a few things. Can you really taste your food this way? The following day, will you remember what you had to eat? And clearly, the eating in this situation should have been your main happening, something that you enjoy and savor.On the following pages we have compiled a few health hacks for getting your life on the health track. They are easy, they are fast, and they all aim to promote health and mindfulness. What do you do for a healthier, happier life? We would love to hear about your health tips and experiences. Write an email to healthy@panamacityliv- ing.com to share your story.www.PanamaCityLiving.com • March - April 2018 • 43