Being Healthy Is Not A Trend, It’s A Lifestyle
It’s not easy to get fit and eat the right thing. At
Least not for most of us. It does not come as a surprise that so many New Year
resolutions fail. We all start from the right intentions and determination but
slowly fall back on our old ways. We vow to look the slimmest and fittest in
the next wedding but it does not take too long for us to abandon our goals.
One of the many reasons why we are unable to go
through the whole weight loss journey is that we try to do too much in an
instant. We wish to become fit as soon as possible. Many of us think that
hitting the gym every day or working out 10 hours a week will provide quick
results but all it does is making exercise a burden on our shoulders.
However, in order to reach our fitness goals, we don’t
necessarily need to take a giant leap in terms of physical activity. Taking
baby steps to change our daily routine and making small changes in our life can
get us on a healthy track. Incorporating these changes one day at a time is not
only easier for us to do but is also more sustainable for the long term.
Below are the things you can do to become the
healthier version of yourself.
Eat Regularly throughout a day
Skipping meals is not a solution to losing weight as
most people believe. In fact, it can leave you famished due to which you may
end up overeating later. If you are hungry, you may first move your hand to something
sweet which can make your blood sugar spike and then dip, which can solve your
problem only temporarily. Eating regularly throughout the day (every three to
four hours) prevents energy loss, keeps us alert and focused.
Drink More Water
Consuming H2O is one of the important steps to a
healthier lifestyle. Drinking water helps maintain body fluids and control
calories. It energizes our muscles, improves digestion and maintenance of body
temperature. There are many advantages of drinking water that it would take us
a whole day to talk about it. So, grab your bottle and start gulping the
beneficial drink.
Walk Just a Few More Steps
Sneaking in a few extra steps can help stay fit and
increase our stamina. You can add more steps by taking the stairs instead of
the elevator or parking your car farther from the front door. You can get off
the bus a stop or two before your destination and walk the rest of the way.
Stand more, sit less. Pace while talking to the phone instead of just standing.
Make a habit of walking before and after a meal. Setting walking goals can be
motivating when you reward yourself after every achievement.
Make Small but Healthy Food Swaps
Making a few tweaks to your diet can improve your
health. Consume whole grain bread which is the healthier version of the regular
white bread. Instead of going for orange or any fruit juice, reach for the
fruit itself. Swap soft drinks with coffee, which may not be the healthiest
drink out there but beats energy drinks every time. Choose olive oil instead of
butter which increases our bad cholesterol levels. Other changes that you can
make are Greek yogurt in place of regular, fat yogurt and baked foods for fried
ones.
Sleep To Stay Fit
The amount of sleep you get every night is just as
important as your food and exercise. Sometimes, people who work out and follow
a diet are unable to lose as much weight as they expect. It happens due to not
sleeping the required 7-9 hours. Short sleep results in higher body mass index
and obesity. You can try getting more sleep by going to 10 minutes early each
night.
These are some of the changes that you can make your lifestyle healthier. Resolving to stay fit doesn’t have to be a drastic deal. Simply taking small steps to improve your well-being, both physically and mentally, is the key to a healthier you.
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