Healthy Lifestyle Tip

The most powerful way to direct your focus is through the questions you ask. Remember, the process of thinking is nothing more than the process of asking and answering questions. The challenge most people face is that they are not conscious about the questions they ask themselves.

Each week I will be putting forward ten healthy lifestyle tips, under various categories. I’m starting this week with Fitness. Read these tips and apply them for a healthy lifestyle!

To maintain a healthy weight, a daily intake of a variety of foods in moderation is necessary. This is in order to gain the nutrients required to fuel our every day activities and nourish our bodies.

  There are many components of healthy living: eating good and wholesome foods – ones that come mostly straight from nature; drinking good pure water; exercising daily; sleeping well; breathing clean air and thinking positively. The principles are not difficult, but they do make a difference in the way you look and feel! You can [...]

Relax – meditate daily, practice progressive muscular relaxation. Stress reduction is one of the greatest things you can do for your health.

An apple a day – a great way to make sure that you do not over eat is to eat an apple or two before every meal. An apple is very healthy and can help fill your stomach and nutritional needs. It will help you feel fuller and less likely to overeat.

Love Yourself – On your journey to a healthy life remember that your emotional health, the real you on the inside, is probably more important than the way others see you. When you speak to yourself inside your head–How much is negative? and how much talk is positive? Three of the greatest words to tell [...]

Do not skip meals – it plays havoc with your blood sugar levels, your emotions and your metabolism. Eat three nutritionally balanced and healthy meals per day, and at least two healthy snacks.

Supplement up – Take a multivitamin supplement, especially if you are under stress, working harder than usual, traveling or your usual routine is disturbed or changing.

Slowly Slowly – Improvements do not have to be large steps; take one small step for your health today, keep that one going, and add another one every two months. Have a plan – maybe introduce 6 improvements over the course of a year.

Daily Habits – Keeping healthy needs to be part of your day-to-day living habits. What keeps you in terrific health is what you do throughout the day – your lifestyle.  

Take responsibility- If you are not doing everything you can to improve your overall health you are jeopardizing the quality of your life.

Take an active approach to living healthy and improve your health – Better lifestyle habits will reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and more! You will feel better, have more energy and reduce your risk of other illnesses. Living healthy also elevates your mood, helping you to feel happy and have more self [...]

Get moving – Don’t wait for the perfect time to start exercising. Start now with a walk or a few sit-ups – you can even do these during your favourite TV show.

Don’t add Salt – Cut your salt intake to  no more than 6g, as high levels of salt can push up your blood pressure, raising your risk of cardiovascular conditions.

Sunny side up – Get outside in the sunshine – The sun’s rays on the skin help your body produce vitamin D, which has been shown to fight heart disease, depression, osteoporosis and even some types of cancer.