Salud
STAY SAFE
W
e all know that we need to stay inside
and that it is important to stay healthy
during these stressful times, but we have
a choice in how we react to the situation.
If you are like me, you will try to make the
best of it and keep your loved ones safe, healthy and happy.
There are many ways this can be done and even if confined to
a small space, we can always make room inside for exercise.
That said, here are my top tips for staying healthy indoors with
your family:
Structure
I think it is important to keep structure during your day,
especially with kids. We have been blessed that a lot of our
schools are offering online programs we can follow. So, for
Noah, we are up every day ready to log into his morning
school meeting at 9 AM. After that, we take a small break
and lunch, I take him outside to exercise for one hour,
keeping our distance from people, and then we are back
inside. This is a routine we both decided on to help keep us
active throughout our day. Afternoons are for indoor movies,
play time in his room, and some sort of electronics. Finally,
we end the day with a healthy dinner.
Chores
During stressful times, it is amazing what tidying up and doing
chores around the house does for your mind and well-being.
When you focus on your home and keeping it organized and
clean, it gives you a sense of peace and harmony. Start with a
space in your home that you have been wanting to organize.
Then the next
day, move to
another one
and throw out
or pack up
boxes filled
with items
that can be of
good use to
other people,
especially in
this time of
need. You can also involve the kids; it can be amazing for their
self-esteem and gives them a sense of accomplishment.
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Eat Healthy
It is important,
now more
than ever, to
eat nutritious
foods that
boost your
immune system. This is not a holiday or an excuse to gain extra
pounds. Instead, it is an opportunity to slow down and take
notice of what we are fueling our bodies with. With so many
restaurants closing, take this as an opportunity to cook new
healthy dishes that are full of anti-oxidants. For your everyday
diet, make sure to include garlic, walnuts, pumpkin seeds,
every type of color
vegetable you can
find and fruits that are
full of vitamin C.
Exercise
For daily exercise,
you can take a walk
outside or ride bikes,
making sure to keep
a safe distance of course. If you choose to stay indoors, there are
thousands of options for workouts that you can do on your living
room floor. I get up before my husband and Noah and try to fit in a
quick workout at home, just 20 minutes lifts my mood and energy
levels tremendously. To help with feelings of depression during
social distancing, it is important to keep your body moving, drink
plenty of fluids, eat healthy foods, slow down and get some vitamin
D from the sun, which can do wonders for your spirit.
During these difficult times, it is especially important to remember
that every storm will pass and focus on staying grateful for
everything we have.
Angelica Gavaldon
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Angelica Gavaldon is an internationally
recognized tennis player and the Health
and Beauty Contributor for Giving Back
Magazine. She currently runs a tennis
training program and clinics in Coronado.
For more information, call (619) 424-4000.