29/03/2024

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Healthy Life Style Strategies

Have you spent a bit too much time on the couch lately?  Sedentary lifestyles contribute to fatigue, lethargy, atrophy, poor food choices and depression. The list goes on. Hopefully, this serves as impetus to leave the couch and start taking control of your life. Healthy life styles have three components. Consistent activity, mindful eating and rich relationships are the anchors for physical fitness, balanced diets and mental health. Follow these basic recommendations from the lifestyle experts and you’ll soon develop the positive attitude to take control of your activity levels, eating and relationships.

Take advantage of the awesome deals offered by Groupon coupons and invest in a pair of quality athletic shoes from the huge selection available at Columbia. Commit to and brisk activity for at least thirty minutes a day. This can be as simple as a brisk walk, kayaking, rigorous housekeeping and even gardening. Finding an activity that you enjoy, will increase your chances of engaging. Don’t feel pressured to join a gym and endure over the top exercise regimes. These don’t last and contribute to a level of frustration that can zap your motivation.

Begin mindful eating. Start by taking the simple step of eliminating sugary sodas and fast food from your diet. Excess sugar and sodium consumption leads to a host of cardio problems, weight gain as well as energy and mood swings. Shop on the perimeter of the grocery store and stock up on fresh fruits, vegetable and lean meats and fish. Avoid overly processed foods with ingredients you can’t pronounce. Be mindful of portion sizes. Meat and fish portions should be no larger than your fist, while salad and vegetable portions can be twice the size of your fist.

Call a friend or family member and arrange to meet. Investing in strong personal relationships is a critical component of strong mental health. Friends and family provide support, encouragement and emotional well-being. If there are conflicts in your relationships – address them in a calm and positive manner. Each of these steps will lay the foundation for a healthy life style that will reap benefits for years to come!