{"id":10054,"date":"2025-03-02T19:59:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T11:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=10054"},"modified":"2025-03-02T20:02:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T12:02:56","slug":"3-ways-you-can-kickstart-a-healthier-lifestyle-and-help-the-planet-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/3-ways-you-can-kickstart-a-healthier-lifestyle-and-help-the-planet-today\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways you can kickstart a healthier lifestyle and help the planet today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new year is the perfect time to focus on health and wellness. For many, setting fitness goals and building better habits mark the first step toward a healthier, more active lifestyle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s exercising daily, meal prepping, or practicing\nhealthy hydration everyday \u2013 these small, consistent habits can lay the\nfoundation for long-term success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key is consistency\u2014and it doesn\u2019t have to feel overwhelming.\nHere are some steps you can take to invest in a healthier life this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Develop just one\nhealthy habit \u2013 but do it every day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy habits don\u2019t have to be complicated. Start with an\nactivity you genuinely enjoy and aim to do it every day for two months. Once it\nbecomes a habit, you\u2019ll no longer rely on willpower to stay on track\u2014it will be\nautomatic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A great example of a simple healthy habit? Running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running has surged in popularity, and it\u2019s easy to see why:\nrunning boosts the mood, reduces anxiety, and delivers tons of physical\nbenefits. And it\u2019s not complicated\u2014just grab your sneakers and hit the road!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One way you can really build your fitness habit is to\njoin others in their journey. Run clubs have become a go-to for those looking\nto stay active and make connections. Their workouts are shared experiences,\nwhich can help you stay motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Move your body\neveryday <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Incorporating movement through running and joining runs\nas part of your routine is one of the best ways to build a healthy lifestyle.\nThis year, you can make your steps count even more by joining the GCash Eco\nRun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GCash Eco Run gives everyone the chance to combine\nfitness with helping the planet. In partnership with Silliman University, a\ngrey mangrove tree will be planted in Negros Occidental for every person that\nsigns up to the GCash Eco Run. To double the impact of this initiative –  GCash will plant an additional tree, for\nevery tree planted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mangroves play a vital role in combating climate change,\nprotecting local coastlines from erosion, and supporting the livelihoods of\ncoastal communities by serving as fish nurseries. This initiative not only\nstrengthens environmental resilience but also ensures sustainable livelihoods,\nfostering long-term benefits for both nature and people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GCash Eco Run offers distances for everyone\n\u2013 from beginners to more seasoned runners. The 3K and 5K races are open to\nparticipants 13 and older and children 12 and under may join if accompanied by\na parent or guardian. Those who want to stretch their capabilities can join the\n10K races, which is open to participants 16 and older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GCash Eco Run is happening on March 23 along Ayala Avenue in Makati. Every step supports mangrove restoration, helping protect our shores and marine life, so take advantage of this special offer while it lasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Embrace the Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fitness is a journey, not a sprint. Progress takes time,\nso celebrate every small victory and don\u2019t let setbacks discourage you. With\nconsistency, movement becomes second nature\u2014so embrace the process and have fun\nalong the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make 2025 the year you prioritize your health and your\nrole in helping the planet. Join the GCash Eco Run to turn your fitness goals\ninto meaningful action this March and create a healthier, more sustainable\nfuture\u2014one step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration to the GCash Eco Run is now open until\nMarch 22, 2025. Sign up via the GCash app and receive your GForest Tree Certificate<\/strong> on event day. For more details, visit this\nlink<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Registration to the GCash Eco Run is now open until March 22, 2025. Sign up via the GCash app and receive your GForest Tree Certificate on event day. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,15],"tags":[731,505,2438],"class_list":["post-10054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-showcase","category-opinions","tag-fun-run","tag-health-run","tag-running"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10054"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10054\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10056,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10054\/revisions\/10056"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}