How to Look, Feel and Stay Young

Never mind topical creams and plastic surgery. By implementing the following steps into your lifestyle, you won't need Botox injections or Restylane fillers.

The first step to aging gracefully is a not-so-pleasant experience for some. You need to put down the Cheetos, get off your butt, and get some exercise. This verb is dreaded by young and old alike, but it proves beneficial in the long run. Take Jack Lalanne for example. The guy is almost 90 years old, and if you've seen the juicer infomercials, I'm sure you were amazed at his physique and his mental clarity. All you need to do is exercise 3 days a week. Anything from walking a mile, taking the stairs, or parking far away are all big steps to an exercise regime.

Now the next step is a hard feat to overcome, but it will pay off in the end. You need to overhaul your diet. Little by little, day by day, you can gradually change your sodium filled, trans fatty diet into a protein filled, fiber rich eating plan. Cut down on soda, processed foods, and sugar consumption. Just kicking your daily soda habit can enable you to lose 5 - or even 10 - lbs. in a month.

This step can be a hurdle for some. Smoking and drinking accelerate aging in lightning speeds. Smoking causes deep wrinkles, yellow-brown skin, and brittle hair. (Not to mention unsightly stains on the teeth.)Excessive drinking can cause blood vessles to show on the face, dry out your skin, and pack on the lbs.

Pop a multivitamin daily. The average American does not eat the recommended amounts of good-for-you foods. Most daily vitamins have 100% or more of the daily recommended amount of essential nutrients. Multivitamins can supplement what you are not consuming on a daily basis.

Get regular checkups and teeth cleanings. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease so getting regular cleanings is vital. Checking in with your doctor for a physical is of utmost importance. Your doctor can provide a wealth of information and recommendations on staying healthy. Healthy = young.

By gradually changing your lifestyle, you can prolong your life and stop the aging process in its tracks.