Here's How to Look and Feel Younger Than Ever

There's nothing more frustrating than taking a look in the mirror and noticing your first grey hair or crow's feet lurking along your eyes. Before you go straight to the nearest plastic surgeon, think about what changes you can make in your life to help feel younger and healthier than ever. Sometimes it's easier said than done when it comes to eating healthier and working out, but those small changes are baby steps to a longer, healthier life. Check out these tips from Women's Health Magazine on how to look and feel your best self!

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Calorie control: You've heard it before: Calorie and portion control are extremely important when maintaining a balanced diet. The days where you occasionally overindulge in a little too much of your favorite snack are not unheard of, but it is important to be aware of what kinds of foods benefit your nutrition. Fruits and veggies are necessary to keeping a balanced diet, and they improve your metabolism and provide excellent nutrients for your body. A helpful trick to keep in mind while shopping is to look for colorful produce.

As for snacking, keeping control of your portion size is one of the most important things to keep in mind. Fruit, almonds, or a granola bar are possible snack options you should be indulging in.

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Exercise: As you probably already know, exercising is up there on the totem pole next to eating healthy foods. Walking just 30 minutes a day can benefit your body tremendously. Exercise can prevent weight gain and increase your immune system, not to mention it releases endorphins to help increase your mood, and who wouldn't want that? It is also recommended to lift weights. Lifting weights not only keeps your bones strong, it also is proven to reduce stress, and we all know that too much stress can result into grey hairs and wrinkles in no time.

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Protect your skin and hair: Looking like a bronze goddess at a young age might not be worth it when you turn 50. Going to the tanning bed and laying out in the sun for a long period of time only increases your chances of wrinkles in the future, and even worse: skin cancer. Opt for some self-tanner and sunscreen. Your skin will be thanking you later in life. Another tip is purchasing makeup with SPF in it. It's an easy way to look beautiful while keeping your skin protected from the sun.

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Don't forget to laugh: Laughter is the best thing for your body that money can't buy. With a good sense of humor, you can easily find the value of laughter within yourself and others. Remember that life is short, so it's important to chase your dreams and make the best out of the time we have with a lot of love and happiness. As Marlo Thomas states, " Laughter really is the cushion of life."

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