Rise and Shine All Day
Making these easy tasks part of your morning schedule will improve your nutrition, energy, and mood today—and beyond.
Stretch in bed
Try this even before you open your eyes. Lift one arm and begin by stretching each finger, then your hand, then your wrist, and then your whole arm. 36 . Then stretch your toes, feet, ankles, and legs. Finally, end with a neck and back stretch that pushes you out of bed. This “power pose” makes you feel more confident all day long.
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Working out before you eat encourages your body to burn more fat for energy rather than relying on carbohydrates（碳水化合物）from food. In a study, participants who exercised after breakfast still gained weight, but those who exercised on an empty stomach did not.
Turn on the music
38 . If anyone plays an instrument, and if you have a little time, morning is the perfect time to practice, as it prepares your brain for learning. One study found that both playing and listening to music help improve academic performance in 16 different ways, including increasing focus and memory.
Enjoy some fun
Many people fear to face a new day of work, school, or chores. 39 . This can be having a cup of coffee as you read your favorite blog, etc. Choose activities you enjoy and that set you on a good path for the day.
You’ve improved your state of mind, your health, and your productivity—all before the weekday has even begun.
40 .
A. Pick something energetic that you and others in the house enjoy and put it on while you get ready
B. Now you’re ready to conquer your to-do list for today and every day
C. Do regular exercise in the morning
D. Move on to the other arm
E. Exercise a bit — On an empty stomach
F. Take up the entire length of the bed when you stretch
G. But if the first thing you do is pleasant, you’ll find it much easier to get going
参考答案
DEAGB
Making these easy tasks part of your morning schedule will improve your nutrition, energy, and mood today—and beyond.
Stretch in bed
Try this even before you open your eyes. Lift one arm and begin by stretching each finger, then your hand, then your wrist, and then your whole arm. 36 . Then stretch your toes, feet, ankles, and legs. Finally, end with a neck and back stretch that pushes you out of bed. This “power pose” makes you feel more confident all day long.
37
Working out before you eat encourages your body to burn more fat for energy rather than relying on carbohydrates（碳水化合物）from food. In a study, participants who exercised after breakfast still gained weight, but those who exercised on an empty stomach did not.
Turn on the music
38 . If anyone plays an instrument, and if you have a little time, morning is the perfect time to practice, as it prepares your brain for learning. One study found that both playing and listening to music help improve academic performance in 16 different ways, including increasing focus and memory.
Enjoy some fun
Many people fear to face a new day of work, school, or chores. 39 . This can be having a cup of coffee as you read your favorite blog, etc. Choose activities you enjoy and that set you on a good path for the day.
You’ve improved your state of mind, your health, and your productivity—all before the weekday has even begun.
40 .
A. Pick something energetic that you and others in the house enjoy and put it on while you get ready
B. Now you’re ready to conquer your to-do list for today and every day
C. Do regular exercise in the morning
D. Move on to the other arm
E. Exercise a bit — On an empty stomach
F. Take up the entire length of the bed when you stretch
G. But if the first thing you do is pleasant, you’ll find it much easier to get going
参考答案
DEAGB
