Living a healthy lifestyle is actually quite simple and easy to follow when you takes an effort to do so. It involves taking small changes into your daily routine or daily meals.
Exercise!
Of course, all of us knows that it is good for our health, but do we actually have time for all these? After all the hard day at work or school? We are more please to watch television or sleep instead right? Well, that is our main problem. We have been so caught up with work, school stuff until we ourselves sometimes neglect our health by not exercising. However, movement is movement and the more exercise you do, the healthier you will be. Even simple activities like chores, gardening and walking can make a difference!
Just so you know, adding a little movement to your life can help to:
- reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
- improve joint stability
- increase and improve range of movement
- help maintain flexibility as you age
- maintain bone mass
- prevent osteoporosis and fractures
- improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
- enhance self-esteem
- improve memory in elderly people
- reduce stress
5 Simple Ways to Move Your Body
Bear in mind that every little bit counts and it all adds up to burning more calories!
- Turn off the TV - Perhaps once a week, turn off the TV and do something a little more physical with your family. For instance, play games, take a walk and others that will be more active than just sitting on the couch.
- Walk more - Try to look for an opportunity to walk more. Don't be lazy! For example, if you have a dog at home, take your dog for a walk around your housing area for 5 minutes.
- Do some chores - Working in the garden, sweeping the floor. Although these kinds of activities may not be 'vigorous' exercise, but at least they can keep you moving while also getting your house in order.
- Pace while you talk - When you are on the phone, pace around or even do some cleaning while gabbing. This is a great way to stay moving while doing something you enjoy.
- Be aware - List down all the physical activities you do on a typical day. If you find that most of your time is spent sitting, make another list of all the ways you could move more instead. For example, getting up each hour to stretch or walk, walk the stairs at work and others.
Eating Well
This is also another part of the healthy lifestyle. It not only helps for weight management but it can also improve your health and quality of life as you get older. You can use the new Food Guide Pyramid to determine how many calories you need and what food groups you should focus on. But if you're looking for smaller changes, there are simple tips on how you eat:
- Eat more fruit
- Sneak in more veggies
- Switch your salad dressing
- Eat low-fat or fat-free dairy
- Make some substitutes
Edited by Jamie L.
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