legs are as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. Hold the position
while contracting your abs. This exercise will challenge your core and
quadriceps. To work your biceps, simply do pushups on a stable desk
or nurses' station. Building more muscle will increase the number of
calories you burn, and may make you less prone to injury.
Your waistline is as important as the bottom line. You're 5
cases in and have only had coffee, so those cookies in the PACU
are looking pretty good. You grab some and get on with your work,
but eventually your sugar drops and you are stuck in a room. You owe
it to yourself to do better. Pack daily snack bags for the entire week.
If you eat everything in the bag, you could have plenty of calories left
for lunch and dinner. Some healthy suggestions: 1 hard-boiled egg (78
cal.); 1 rice cake (40 cal.); 2 light cheese sticks (100 cal.); 1 orange (45
cal.); ¼ cup almonds (162 cal.).
Hydrate yourself. Be honest. How many glasses of water or
non-caffeinated beverages do you drink per day? Dehydration
could eventually have an effect on cognition and mood, which doesn't
make for a happy team. Even if you can't make time for your 8
glasses, make it a point to always hydrate when you wake, at each
meal and in the evening. Also, don't overlook fruits and vegetables as
a source of hydration. Items like fresh spinach, cucumbers and melon
are made up of more than 90% water. Don't forget your team. Put up
signs in break rooms to remind staff to hydrate throughout the day.
Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Recognizing the positive things
in your life could do you some serious good. A great deal of
research has been devoted to uncovering the benefits of being
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