BANZA April 2016 Issue | Page 93

HEALTH B: What does a healthy and wealthy life style mean to you? (physically, emotionally, and spiritually) A: For me it’s waking up in the morning, looking in the mirror and feeling happy with myself, being comfortable in my own skin. It’s also being able to sleep peacefully. I always avoid holding grudges against someone because I believe it affects me emotionally. B: How do you achieve that? A: Fanidh Senanta “ Looking in the mirror and feeling happy with myself, being comfortable in my own skin.” “First of all, I am careful about what I eat. I always make sure not to eat more calories than I use. I feel this is essential. Also, I try to do a lot of sport. I love jogging, but if you’re not comfortable with running, there are other alternatives such as swimming, dancing, floor exercises, or playing football. The most important is to find something you enjoy doing because the moment it starts looking like work, you’ll hate it and stop doing it. Second, smile and laugh a lot! Being healthy outside is as important as being heathy inside. It reduces likelihood of having wrinkles. Plus, when you smile, people feel more comfortable talking to you. Finally, don’t hold grudges, be nice to people. Even though many do not deserve it, just be nice because it’s healthy. If you have nothing nice to say, just don’t say anything. When I’m upset with someone, I feel like I’m constipated. Don’t allow people to pollute your inner being just because they’re being annoying. Also, be careful with the snacks you eat. For instance, I love ice cream, and I know eating it often isn’t the best for me. So I look for heathier option. Whenever I feel the urge to eat ice cream, I go buy yoghurt. So instead of buying chocolate, you could buy a granular bar. There is always a healthier option. Discipline plays a great role as well. It does not mean I don’t eat junk food. I love pizza. But whenever I eat junk food, I make sure I do extra exercise to balance it out.” 93 LIFESTYLE