Stay healthy this
summer
Making a health-related New Year’s resolution can be a challenge to maintain, but is a powerful step in the
direction of creating an overall healthy lifestyle. As you head into 2020, consider some of these age-old
health resolutions, while motivating and rewarding yourself along the journey to a healthy and happy life.
Manage stress Don’t focus on dieting
Long work hours, little sleep, no exercise, poor diet and
not spending time with family and friends can contribute
to stress. Stress increases your risk of, or worsens,
conditions such as insomnia, depression, obesity and
heart disease. Seek an outlet for your stress when things
are spiralling out of control, such as talking things out
with a trusted friend or meditation. Relaxation, sleep,
socialising and taking a holiday can also assist with
managing stress levels. Focus on eating healthy foods every two to three hours.
Skipping meals won’t make you lose weight and will just
make you hungrier. Eliminate unhealthy products such as
chips and sodas from your fridge and kitchen cupboard.
Then restock with nutritious options such as carrots and
air-popped popcorn. You can track what you eat with an
online kilojoule counter so you know what foods you are
putting into your body.
Get moving
To build a healthy body and burn kilojoules at a faster
rate, you need to incorporate exercise into your life.
If you prefer not to go to the gym, try going for walks,
dancing or copying a fitness routine from the internet.
If you haven’t exercised in a while, talk to your doctor to
make sure you are healthy enough to start your exercise
plan.
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Take time out daily
Make a promise to yourself to disconnect at least once
a day. Close your eyes and take 10 deep breaths or play
soothing music during your commute. It will help your
concentration and lower your risk of contracting a
disease. Spend more time reconnecting with family and
friends regularly.