Perfectionism MAY seem like a desirable trait, but to boost your health, some days we need to aim for "just enough"! Read some examples below and see where you fit in!
Diet:
Fruits & Vegetables
Gold Standard (G.S.): Up to 9 servings/day
Good Enough (G.E.): 5/day
Portion Sizes:
G.S.: measure everything you eat
G.E.: Size up grains and fats only
Hydration:
G.S.: Eight 8oz glasses of water /day
G.E.: Dringk water with meals and when thirsty
Other:
Sunscreen
G.S.: SPF 30 or higher several times/day
G.E.: SPF 15
Sleep:
G.S.: 8 hours/day
G.E. : 7 hours/day
-Prevention Magazine, July 2008
