A new year brings with itself many new promises. One of the promises we all make to ourselves around this time is to eat healthy and lead an all around healthy lifestyle. It can be something as simple as cutting down on alcohol or exercising for 20 minutes a day, but living a healthy lifestyle is the top wish every New Year's.
Living a healthy lifestyle is all about personal responsibility. No person is more invested in your personal health than you yourself. Its only once you put the foot down and decide to take some concrete steps about your health that you will see the required changes in your health.
No matter what your age or fitness level, the first thing you need to incorporate in your daily routine is some exercise. Even if it is as simple as taking the stairs instead of the elevator at the office, a little bit of exercise can have far reaching beneficial effects. Make a promise to yourself that you will exercise for at least 20 minutes everyday, no matter what, and stick to it. I know its easier said than done, but try your best - you may just surprise yourself.
Living a healthy lifestyle is all about personal responsibility. No person is more invested in your personal health than you yourself. Its only once you put the foot down and decide to take some concrete steps about your health that you will see the required changes in your health.
No matter what your age or fitness level, the first thing you need to incorporate in your daily routine is some exercise. Even if it is as simple as taking the stairs instead of the elevator at the office, a little bit of exercise can have far reaching beneficial effects. Make a promise to yourself that you will exercise for at least 20 minutes everyday, no matter what, and stick to it. I know its easier said than done, but try your best - you may just surprise yourself.
Eating healthy, of course, is a big component of any healthy lifestyle. Cut down on the amount of fat you eat. Remove excess salt from your diet. Stick to fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. The difference in your health will be palpable in just a few weeks. Eating healthy is a duty you owe to yourself.
Identify any health-harming habits that you have. Cut down on drinking - stop completely if you have to. If you smoke, stop doing so right now. I know that these habits are very, very difficult to get rid of, but without trying you will never really succeed.
Pick up a few good habits, such as good oral hygiene. Floss your teeth before going to bed. Try to wake up early and form a regular and healthy sleeping pattern. Try your hand at meditation - it will work wonders for your mental as well as physical health. Pick up some new hobby to keep yourself mentally and creatively rejuvenated. Simple things like these can have massive effects on your health - all positive ones, of course. This year, make a promise of staying healthy - to yourself.
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