HEALTH
Living a healthy lifestyle
Sam Mothopeng
Living a healthy lifestyle is something all of us should
be doing, but the problem is that we do not know how
to and we often say ‘if only we could get someone to
break it down for us on how to live it’. Living healthy is
a long-term commitment, not a goal that you set today
then tomorrow you forget about it. There are a few interesting steps you can take from today that will make
today a healthier day than yesterday and make a way
for healthy living tomorrow too.
Living healthy step #1: Move more
Make it fun and interesting by doing fun things such as
going on a hike, cycling, taking a walk with friends, take
a belly dancing class or whatever you enjoy that is part
of exercising. There is no need to stick to gym all the
time. Keep track of your physical activities in your calendar or date book. Keep a visual record that you look
frequently to motivate and remind you.
Living healthy step #2: Upgrade your diet
Stock your cupboards with healthy food and carry
healthy snacks with you so you are prepared when you
get hungry. Avoid watching TV, driving or working while
you are eating, sit down and enjoy your meal without
any disturbance. Go for five to eight daily servings of
different vegetables and fruits; your bowls must be covered with a rainbow of fruits.
Living healthy step #3: Manage your stress
Develop positive ways of coping with stress, ways like
visualization and meditation and search for activities
such as yoga and dancing or exercise to keep your
stress level at the low point. Listening to music and retreating to a bathroom stall to take a few deep breaths
and refocus are two of the best ways of handling stressful events and situations that come up without warning.
Living healthy step #4: Sleep better
No computer or television two hours before going to
bed. Computer and TV are stimulating and their lights
give our brains the idea that it is time to be up and about.
Avoid heavy exercise close to bedtime. Light stretching
is fine, but too much energy-consuming activities will
heat up your body’s temperature, which makes it hard
for you to fall asleep.
Living healthy step #5: Improve your relationship
Living healthy is not just about your diet, activities, and
personal habits. It is also about your relations with other
people and your social networks too. Search and spend
time with people who enjoy doing the same things as
you it can be sports or cooking, whatever you enjoy doing; it will help put a smile on your face.
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