11 Things Slim People Do Every Day

Get enough sleep

To stay slim you need to keep up with your beauty sleep. Between 6.5 and 8.5 hours of it in fact, according to researchers at Brigham Young University. The researchers discovered that people who regularly slept for this long every night had lower body fat percentages than those who had irregular sleeping patterns.

Eat upside down

Don't worry, we aren't going to have you standing on your head to eat meals. This tip comes from 'Biggest Loser' expert Devin Alexander. Whenever you need to season food, season the bottom of it instead of the top - for example, buttering the bottom of a slice of toast. When you bite into the food, the flavour will instantly hit your tongue, and you'll need less seasoning or butter to get the taste you want.

Keep a food diary

One of the best ways to speed up your slimming journey is to keep a daily food diary. Note down what you eat, when you ate it, and a rough calorie count for every day. Participants in a study at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research who kept a daily food diary lost twice as much weight as the participants who didn't keep any record of their eating habits.

Measure your waist

If you're working out in the gym in your attempts to slim, then you should start measuring your waist rather than your weight to track your progress. Whilst body fat can fluctuate depending on muscle mass, your waist size won't lie, and will act as accurate proof that your efforts are paying off.

Brush your teeth after every meal

This daily slimming tip comes with the added bonus of minty fresh breath. According to speakers at an American Dental Association, brushing your teeth after every meal can help with weight loss. Brushing your teeth acts as a subliminal signal to your brain that it's time to stop eating, which prevents any sneaky post-meal snacking.

Give food your full attention

The next time you sit down for a meal, turn your TV off, hide your phone, and focus your attention on your food. A study at the University of Bristol made the shocking discovery that distracted people eat up to twice as much as people who enjoy their food at a table with no distractions.

Chew your food

If you regularly face a busy workday, you'll no doubt be used to wolfing down your food in five seconds flat in a bid to get your lunch out of the way as quickly as possible. Whilst this may boost your working life, it'll also expand your waistline. Researchers in Japan observed that women who ate more slowly also felt full much more quickly, and ate few calories overall.

Eat more fibre

If your diet doesn't contain enough fibre, then you'll struggle to stay slim. Fibre keeps you full for longer and ensures you don't snack between meals. It also helps to cut back on the calories your body absorbs - in one study; women who doubled their fibre intake absorbed 90 fewer calories every day.

Obey your cravings

From time to time, your body will crave something less than healthy, and you need to listen to it. But not in the way you might think. With nutritious substitutes, you can obey any craving without stalling your slimming mission. For example, if you want something sweet, reach for fresh fruit instead of sugary snacks.

Keep your food and packaging separate

If you give in to temptation and eat a packet of crisps or a chocolate bar, your brain automatically assumes that eating everything the packaging contains counts as one portion. Instead, separate your food from its packaging and you'll find you eat much less. For example, instead of stuffing a chocolate bar into your bag, break off a couple of squares and put them in a container to be enjoyed as a sweet treat in the afternoon.

Drink lemon water

Adding a slice or two of lemon to your water gives you much more than a bit of extra zing. Not only will the added flavour encourage you to drink more water, but lemons also contain a whole host of healthy extras like vitamin C, vitamin B, and potassium. The citric acid it contains will also help to flush out your system, leaving you feeling cleansed and energised.

5 Things Naturally Fit People Do Differently

We all know those people — the ones who never seem to have to even try to stay in shape.

The ones who get up early on a Saturday morning to work out with a smile on their face, then polish off a cookie (or two) later that day — without ever obsessing over calories or seeming to put on a single pound.

And while it may seem like they just have really good genes, whether they know it or not, naturally fit people have built up a set of habits over the years that have allowed them to stay in shape without putting in a lot of effort.

Here are 5 things naturally fit people do differently:

1. They actually enjoy staying active

If you’re one of those people who dreads every minute of your upcoming workout, it’s time to find a different approach to exercise.

Because most of the time, fit people find a way to actually enjoy — and even look forward to — their workouts.

And while that may not always mean they’re excited to do 100 burpees on any given day, it does mean that they like the feeling of being fit and value that more than their desire to sit on the couch.

If you really dread exercise, the problem may be with your workout, not you. Everyone enjoys doing different things — I used to hate working out when I thought running was the only way to stay in shape, but ever since I discovered HIIT training, I can hardly take a day off from my workouts (because I actually enjoy them!).

2. They don’t diet.

Have you ever known someone in really great shape who was constantly trying out every new fad diet?

Yeah, me either.

Because for the most part, fit people don’t diet — they make healthy eating a part of their lifestyle.

Ultimately, the key to staying fit and eating healthy is to learn to listen to your body. What makes you feel good and keeps you feeling full and energized throughout the day?

Learn to answer these questions for yourself, and you’ll soon be on the road to embracing healthy eating as a lifestyle — not following every new diet that comes along.

3. They spend time with other fit people.

You know that saying, “you are what you eat?” Well, you are who you eat with (and socialize with) as well.

Just think about it: if all your friends are constantly eating fast food and choosing sedentary activities instead of active ones, what do you think you’re going to do? Probably eat junk and sit around all day too.

On the other hand, if your friends are into healthy cooking, and enjoy doing active things like going for bike rides or playing tennis for fun, you’re probably going to join in and be more active as a result.

This may be tough at first if you have old friends with unhealthy habits, but you can try and encourage them to be healthy too with small changes to your usual activities — and you can always try and meet some new more active, health-minded friends as well.

4. They prioritize their sleep.

If you still think being fit is only about how often you work out, you need to think again. Because one of the top things fit people do to stay healthy and fit isn’t exercise-based at all — it’s getting enough sleep.

Not only does sleep give you the energy you need to work out consistently, it also helps regulate your metabolism, repair your muscles, boost your athletic performance and more. Try and get at least 7-8 hours a night.

5. They don’t try to be “perfect.”

Sure, there’s that rare person that refuses even a single bite of dessert in order to stay lean and actually seems to be OK with it. But most of us need to reward ourselves with a treat sometimes in order to keep our sanity.

Giving yourself permission to enjoy your favorite treat now and then — whether it's something as simple as a latte or even a chocolate chip cookie — will ensure you don’t feel bitter about your healthy diet (then go crazy and binge on all the things you feel like you're missing out on).

The same is true with your workouts — if you can tell your body is asking for a day off even when you hadn't planned on taking one, give yourself the rest your body needs, and refuse to feel guilty because of it.

Seek balance in both your eating habits and your workouts, and you'll be a healthier, happier and fitter person as a result.

Source: 5 Things Naturally fit People Do differently

10 Steps to a Healthier You

These 10 straightforward tips make it easy to feel and look great. 

SUCCESS combed through studies and spoke to experts to identify the definitive 10 no-frills, real-deal tips you need to become your healthiest self yet. No matter what’s going on in your life, it’s really easy to put these steps into action every single day. No ifs, and, or buts.

1. Eat breakfast.

You already know it’s the most important meal of the day—it jump-starts your metabolism, delivers sustained energy, and can help keep cravings in check. Sorry, doughnut lovers, but all breakfasts are not created equal. To put your best nutritional foot forward, the star players are protein and fiber.

In a University of Missouri study, women who ate a 300-calorie high-protein breakfast including eggs experienced less hunger throughout the morning and consumed fewer calories at lunch compared to those who ate a low-protein breakfast or none at all.

When you don’t have time to scramble eggs in the a.m., opt for oatmeal. After eating a bowl of oatmeal, participants felt fuller longer, as compared to when they downed the same number of calories from cold cereal and milk, according to a study in the Journal of the American College of Clinical Nutrition. Credit beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber in oats that slows how quickly food moves through your digestive system and keeps you satisfied for hours.

2. Put whole foods front and center.

Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and dairy is the surest way to consume a wide variety of important nutrients your body needs. “These are the foods that make up a balanced diet, prevent disease and give you the lasting energy you’re looking for,” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, director and owner of BTD Nutrition Consultants in New York  City.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition guide, MyPlate, is a very effective visual guide to every meal. Here’s how it works: Draw an imaginary line down the middle of your plate. Fill one half with fruits and vegetables. Divide the other side in half once more. Put protein such as fish, chicken, or beans in one section and add a serving of whole grains, such as brown rice or whole-wheat pasta, in the other. Have a serving of dairies, such as a glass of milk, a cup of yogurt, or some cheese with each meal to meet your calcium quota. “Dairy contains a beautiful combination of protein and carbohydrates along with blood-pressure-lowering potassium,” Taub-Dix says.

3. Make friends with healthy fats.

Unsaturated fats such as those found in olive oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds can reduce your cholesterol levels and decrease your risk of heart disease and stroke. A recent study in the journal PLOS ONE found that people who eat tree nuts—almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, and pistachios—are less likely to be obese than those who don’t. Because nuts can also be high in calories, just have about a handful a day.

Healthy fats can also make foods more filling. Researchers found that adding half an avocado to lunch significantly decreased hunger over the next three hours, according to a Nutrition Journal study. Slice avocado into salads and soups, or spread it on a sandwich instead of mayo.

4. Pick the right packaged foods.

Eating a predominantly whole-foods diet doesn’t have to mean swearing off packaged foods entirely. “Processed isn’t always a negative word, and as long as you read nutrition labels you can identify processed foods that are actually really good for you,” says Taub-Dix, author of the book Read It Before You Eat It.

Scan nutrition labels to ensure that foods you choose contain some fiber and protein—to help keep you full—and very little sugar and sodium. Check the ingredients, and if the words partially hydrogenated oil appear, place it back on the shelf because it means the food contains artery-clogging trans fats. If you’re searching for a snack, Taub-Dix suggests including a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat for lasting energy. For example, have a few whole-grain crackers with slices of Mini Babybel cheese or baby carrots with hummus.

5. Keep your portions in check.

In a perfect world, you’d prepare all your meals at home so you could control exactly what goes into them. But you live in the real world, where business lunches and networking dinners are the norms. So you easily take in excess calories without even realizing it.

A recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine found that fast-food joints aren’t the only ones to blame. Researchers studied smaller Mexican, American, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai restaurants and found the average restaurant meal contains 1,327 calories or 66 percent of the average person’s allotment of 2,000 calories per day.

For portion control, start with a broth-based soup like minestrone, which helps fill you up on fewer calories before your entrée arrives. When eating at home, serve your meal on a salad plate instead of a larger dinner plate and leave the serving platters on the kitchen counter instead of on the dining table. Research shows you are less likely to go for an extra helping if it’s more than an arm’s length away.

6. Stay hydrated.

Feeling sluggish? Don’t head to the vending machine for a sugar buzz. Instead, try downing a glass or two of water. Even mild dehydration can affect your mood, energy, and ability to think clearly, and may also contribute to anxiety and tension, according to University of Connecticut researchers. They found that people experienced the same effects of mild dehydration whether they were sitting or walking on a treadmill for 40 minutes. So even if you spend most of your day planted in front of a computer, it’s crucial to keep a water bottle nearby.

Aim for eight 8-ounce glasses of H2O per day. When possible, choose water over sugary drinks, which pile on calories, deliver zero nutrition, and can set the stage for diabetes. Diet soda has its drawbacks, too. A recent Johns Hopkins study found that people who drink diet beverages consume more calories from food.

7. Do something you love.

It’s called working out for a reason. It’s work. That’s why Rachel Cosgrove, a certified strength and conditioning specialist who owns Results Fitness in Santa Clarita, Calif., suggests experimenting until you find an exercise you actually like.

“When you find something you truly enjoy, you’ll be more likely to do it, stick with it and experience all of the benefits that come from a more active lifestyle,” she says. Among those benefits: improved focus and productivity. A Swedish study found that when people built exercise into their workday, they accomplished more at work, we're able to take on more responsibilities, and were sick less often.

You may discover that running, cycling, or swimming is your thing. Or perhaps you enjoy power yoga, or spin classes… playing basketball or racquetball. Discover what kinds of physical activity rev your engine; instead of avoiding exercise, you’ll find yourself looking for opportunities to do it.

8. Maximize your workouts.

You don’t have to spend hours in the gym each day to build a leaner, healthier body. “The key is working at a higher intensity for a shorter period of time,” Cosgrove says. She recommends two to three 30-minute strength-training sessions that get your heart rate up per week (you can also separate your cardio and weight-training sessions).

The Busy Body Workout

Strength and conditioning specialist Rachel Cosgrove developed this exercise program specifically for SUCCESS readers who are short on time. It targets every major muscle group over two separate workouts. Keep your rest periods short—about 30 seconds between exercises, so your heart rate stays elevated the entire time. After completing all four exercises, rest for two minutes and do a second set.

Day One

• Plank, 30 seconds

• Squats holding dumbbells, eight to
10 repetitions

• Bent-over dumbbell rows, eight to 10  reps

• Step-ups (place the right foot flat on a step, step left foot up to meet it, lower left foot back down), eight to 10 reps
each side

Day Two

• Side plank, 30 seconds each side

• Lateral lunge, eight to 10 reps each side

• Rotating T-Stabilization Push-up (after a push-up, turn your body to face the side so you’re balancing on one arm and reach the opposite arm toward the ceiling to form a “T”), four to five reps each side

• Romanian Deadlift (hold dumbbells in each hand, bend at the waist until torso is parallel with the floor and stand back up), eight to 10 reps

9. Get out of your chair.

You may want to read this standing up: Sitting for long periods of time increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and death. A University of Leicester study found this sad reality holds true even if you exercise regularly. The harmful effects of desk jockeying are due to more than just the fact that sitting burns few calories (though that certainly plays a role).

Inactivity may reduce levels of an enzyme your muscles produce called lipoprotein lipase. Insufficient levels of this enzyme are associated with decreased HDL (good) cholesterol and heart disease. What’s more, when you don’t move around enough your muscles are less effective at gobbling up glucose, which can put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Seek out ways to incorporate more motion into your daily life. Set a cellphone reminder to stand and move around for a few minutes every hour. Take your phone calls on your feet. And you may also want to consider investing in a standing desk, or even a treadmill desk.

10. Sleep more soundly.

When your schedule gets full, sleep is often the first thing to go (giving up sleep is the only way to build more hours into your day), but the opposite should be true. ZZZ-time helps you feel rested so you can face the challenges of your day with a clearer, fresher mind. Plus inadequate rest can affect appetite-related hormones: Participants consumed 22 percent more calories when they snoozed for only four hours compared to those who clocked eight hours between the sheets, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Keeping a consistent bedtime is also key—people who sleep and wake around the same time every day have less body fat than those whose sleep schedules vary more widely.

One of the best things you can do to improve your sleep quality: Power down. The more you use your smartphone after 9 p.m., the less you sleep, the worse your sleep quality, and the more mentally fatigued you feel the next day, according to Michigan State University researchers.

About an hour before bed, turn off all those glowing rectangles and unwind with a warm shower, calming music, and a book (not an e-book). Two hours of exposure to light from a tablet reduces concentrations of melatonin, a hormone essential for sleep, by about 22 percent, according to a study in Applied Ergonomics.

Source: 10 Steps to a Healthier You

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9 Habits Of People With A Healthy Relationship To Exercise

Fit Body Fit Brain

Much like the precarious line between thinking carefully about food and obsessing over it, exercise is also a highly beneficial component of a healthy lifestyle that can easily become problematic.

Especially among people with a history of eating disorders, a healthy relationship to exercise is “just as pertinent as having a healthy relationship with food,” says Marjorie Nolan Cohn, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and an American College of Sports Medicine certified Health Fitness Specialist. These days, we hear almost as much about the health risks of excessive exercise as we do lack physical activity.

"One end of it is avoidance of exercise, versus the other extreme, which is too much exercise," says Jennifer E. Carter, Ph.D., the director of sport psychology, and the Ohio State University Sports Medicine Center. "Balanced exercise finds the middle ground."

Some of us need an extra push to get off the couch, or some reigning in once in a while. For others, finding the balance between too much and too little physical activity comes easily. Below are a few things these people do differently.

1. People with a healthy relationship to exercise know the difference between a good burn and true pain.

"You hear so much about the whole 'no pain, no gain' attitude," says Cohn. "I think we really have to redefine what pain is." Yes, you want to feel like you worked hard, you want some fatigue, you might even relish your second-day soreness. But feeling discomfort in joints, or feeling so exhausted you just want to drop at the end of the day is not normal, says Cohn. Pain can be serious, and pushing through could cause worse injury. People with a healthy relationship to exercise know when to say when.

2. They take rest days.

And when they are in pain or are exhausted, they know it's time to skip a sweat session. "It's the same as that chocolate cake," says Cohn. "It's delicious, you want to have another piece, but you know it's not good for you, and you need to stop eating now." No matter how much you love working out, there is such a thing as too much exercise, and the people with the healthiest relationships to exercise enjoy their off days. Carter recommends taking at least once a week.

3. They don't exercise to eat, they eat to exercise.
Exercising purely to "influence weight or shape", says Carter, can be a slippery slope into obsession and disorder. For a healthy athlete or exerciser, food is fuel, not the enemy. Our bodies require a bare minimum amount of calories simply to survive, and we need to provide extra energy for physical activity. Rather than exercising "to allow themselves to eat," says Carter, people with a healthy relationship to exercise eat to allow themselves to exercise. Eating whatever you want just because you exercised today doesn't cut it either, even if you just want to maintain weight, she says. Of course, we'd never say the occasional brownie was completely off-limits, but "'occasional' doesn't mean every dinner warrants a dessert!" Carter says.

4. They can go with the flow.

Many experts recommend scheduling exercise into your day like you would any other appointment to help you stick with your fitness plan. But there also needs to be some flexibility in the scheduling. One sign it's become too restrictive is if straying from the usual routine causes extreme upset. Take traveling, says Carter. Someone with a healthy relationship to exercise won't panic if her day-to-day routine is a little off. Someone with an unhealthy relationship to exercise might skip out on important events or exciting moments or wake up drastically early to fit in a workout. "The exercise becomes number one," says Carter.

On those days where a regular workout gets bumped from the schedule, Cohn helps clients keep things in perspective by focusing on other ways in which they are physically active. Even walking just a few more steps a day -- whether it’s by taking the stairs instead of the elevator or commuting by foot -- is still physical, and can help ease anxiety over skipping a sweat session.

5. They know what they like.

"Balanced or healthy exercise is exercise that you like, not exercise that you dislike," says Carter. "If you're doing something that you hate, you're not going to keep doing it." That might mean running marathons for some and practicing Bikram yoga for others, but what's important is that you don't feel like you're torturing yourself -- and that you don't feel obligated to try every single fitness fad.

The same principle applies to exercise intensity, says Carter. Some people love high-intensity workouts like CrossFit, and others will simply find moderate-intensity movement more tolerable, she says.

6. But they still mix things up.
"Doing the elliptical every day at the same intensity level is just a repetitive motion," says Cohn, not one you're going to see huge results from. People with the healthiest relationships to exercise balance their workout routines with a mixture of activities, whether that's high and low impact, cardio and strength training, or arm days and leg days, she says. And it doesn't require pricey sessions with a personal trainer or a degree in exercise science to add a little more balance to your regular routine, she says. Simply reading the directions on a machine at the gym you've never tried before, for example, can be surprisingly helpful, she says.

7. They do it on their terms.
Along with finding a fitness plan they enjoy, people with a healthy relationship to exercise also work out when and where they like. Yes, there are big benefits to a morning workout, like fewer cravings and greater energy, but it comes down to personal preference, says Carter. "Some people like to exercise in the morning, some people hate mornings," she says. "You don't have to force it."

8. They seek support.

Everyone has their off days, even people with a healthy relationship to exercise. Whether it's a lack of motivation to stick to healthy exercise or a compulsion to overdo it, Carter says one of the most effective safety nets is having a workout buddy. "It's harder to do the compulsive thing when you've got someone with you to encourage something a little more moderate, and it's a great motivator for [others]," she says. Of course, if exercise -- or lack of it -- is truly interfering with someone's health, it may be safer to consult a dietitian, a physician or a mental health professional, "or a mixture of all three," says Carter.

9. They do it for the mental benefits.
"We know so much about the mental health benefits of exercise," says Carter, and yet many unbalanced exercisers only consider breaking a sweat helpful for altering weight or shape. For many, exercise is an effective coping method for stress, anxiety, and depression, and healthy exercisers harness these powers for good.

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12 Healthy Habits the World Can Learn From Hawaiians

Hawaiians

The Hawaii experience begins and ends with aloha, a word that manifests love, affection, and mercy. It has become a salutation for hello and goodbye. Broken down, also means "presence" and ha means "breath" -- the presence of breath.

If you look more deeply than the prestigious manicured resorts, endless days of perfect weather, and multicolored fruity cocktails, Hawaii is more than meets the eye. Hawaiians live and breathe the aloha spirit, but what does this really mean?

Aloha is a way of life, essentially a moral compass that unites all of Hawaii and its people. Mother Earth went all out in Hawaii: Bursts of tropical vegetation, unspoiled wonders, and turquoise blue seas are unmatched by any other destination in the world.

Don't think Hawaiians take this for granted, though; locals know that they are blessed with some of the most unspoiled natural wonders of the world. This means gratitude is the backbone of the Hawaiian heart.

The rest of the world can learn a thing or two from the Hawaiian culture. Put a little aloha in your day and spread it around the world. Here are 12 life lessons the world can learn from Hawaiians

1. Less Is More

In Hawaii, less is more. This relates to everything, from drama, negative attitudes, the gear you bring to the beach, and the clothes you wear. You don't have to be on an island to strip down; clearing out clutter and simplifying your life can help free you emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

2. Lighten Up
No more drama, pretty mama! Seriously, the sun is going to rise tomorrow, and everything will work itself out in time. There is no need to take things so seriously or hold a grudge. Take notes from the Hawaiians, where a popular saying is "never mind" -- essentially meaning "let it go!"

3. Go Outside and Play 
Holoholo means to go out for the fun of it. When was the last time you went for a walk for fun, watched the sunset, or just sat in silence on your favorite beach? In Hawaii, nature is therapy, but you don't have to fly to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to get your own dose of nature. Go outside and play with the world -- you'll feel more grounded.

4. Do What You Love Daily
Hawaiians are notorious for planning their day around what they love, whether surfing, eating, or cycling. You name it, everything else falls second to their desires. Let your passions guide you, and you will feel internal bliss.

5. Eat Local Foods

Everyone complains about the high grocery prices in Hawaii, but locals and smart tourists know that local eats = super affordable and healthy treats. In Hawaii, it is actually more affordable to choose local finds, and your body will thank you.

6. Make Eye Contact 
The islands are small and what goes around will come around, but that is not why locals smile at one another. The aloha spirit is welcoming, and being friendly to your neighbor, whether you know them or not, is a staple of the Islands.

7. Relax More
On the mainland, it can be difficult to relax, but you don't have to travel to paradise to get your overdue R&R. Take a page from Hawaii residents and carve out space for relaxation every day. Whether you watch the sunset, step into the ocean, or sit in a hammock, relaxing means you are taking time out of the busyness of life and actually focusing on living life in the moment.

8. Put Your Digital Devices Away
Resist the urge to photograph everything and actually take at the moment fully. You won't see any locals on the beach playing with their gadgets; their source of inspiration is the sun and sand. In fact, many locals don't even text. If they want to see or talk to you, they will reach out in person.

9. Move Your Body
You won't see many Hawaii locals sitting inside or working out inside. No gym memberships for the locals. Their outlet for fitness: the world! No matter what, they move their body every day! Walks swim, surfing, or paddle boarding, get up and get moving for mental clarity and self-confidence.

10. Respect Mother Nature 
Hawaii locals are raised outdoors and have strong ties to nature. As young children, they are taught that the ocean and land are the delicate sources of all life. No matter where you live, Mother Nature is the backbone of life. Care for her and protect her as much as you can.

11. Release Expectations
Let go of your plans and allow the day to unfold naturally. Many Hawaii residents wake up without alarm clocks and let the day progress as it will. Plus, living in a tropical climate, one must be prepared for anything and release expectations on everything. You don't have to live in the middle of the Pacific Ocean to learn this life lesson; releasing expectations is the fastest way to happiness.

12. Take More Risks 
The Hawaiian Islands lend themselves to taking risks and pushing life to the limits. The birthplace of big wave surfing, motorized hang-gliding, swimming with wild dolphins, and paddleboarding, adventure is everywhere.

Hawaii is the pursuit of happiness for the adventure lover's soul. As the island life proves, taking risks can reap memorable rewards.

Source: 12 Healthy Habits the World Can Learn From Hawaiians