Can you personally rate your current lifestyle by giving it a percentage as to how healthy you think it is? Which of these habits are you a culprit of and what can a person do to improve this?
Inactivity
Today, one has to consciously ensure that he or she is active enough for the required number of hours in a day. According to the Australia physical activity guidelines, it is suggested that adult should engage in physical activity most days (preferably every day). Thus, by the end of the week, one should have clocked up two, thirty-five to fifty-five minutes a day of moderate exercise like walking, playing golf, swimming, or doing yard work. Otherwise, you could perform 1. 5-2. 5 hours of moderate activity like brisk walking, swimming, tennis, basketball, golf or dancing.
An Unbalanced Diet
Realization that indeed the saying ‘you are what you eat’ is not far from the truth for most people. Every time you sit down to a meal and consume something, you are either building or eroding your health, one bite at a time and it is very simple to find yourself consuming unhealthy servings every single day. There are foods that are recommended for consumption and these are considered when developing a healthy diet plan; fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grain products are some of the foods encouraged in the healthy diet. Be cautious with the portion sizes as well. The probability of taking second and the third helpings will always result to taking far many calories than the body requires.
Perhaps you should take time to write down what you consume in a pre-determined time period as a way of realizing what you take in. And why you eat. In case you find that you are consuming food because of stress, or probably, there is nothing else to do, then try to attend to something different until the food cravings leave.
Too Much Alcohol
Alcohol is legal however; it is a substance that a person gets addicted to and it is as well dangerous at times. In the short run, alcohol cause[s] a subject to be vulnerable and have poor judgment leading to chances of getting an injury. Chronic, excessive consumption dramatically raises the likelihood of incurring many diseases among them being mental issues, all forms of cancer, obesity, diabetes, impotence/infertility, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and liver failure.
Still Smoking
The harm caused by smoking is reaching at its peak. It is known that smoking has detrimental impacts on the human body they include the following. It may not be easy to quit but I can tell you it is one of the best things you can ever do for yourself – your health begins to transform in the nicest of ways. Still, as it has been brought out several individuals do take several attempts before they quit for good. If you have attempted it before then do it again, using all the things that you have learned your triggers to assist you in handling them.
Not Drinking Enough Water
Water is arguably the most important of all the nutrients man requires. It is something very crucial to your body’s running. It is recommended that women should take at least 8 glasses of water per day while men should take 10 glasses of water per day. To help you drink the right amount, try:
• Drinking water constantly and having a bottle of water on the desk is one of the ways.
• Splashing some flavor in it with a slice of lemon or a slice or two of strawberries.
• Having water along the time you consume your meals
• Storing a bottle in the car ensuring that you continue drinking while on the road is okay.
In The End
The effects realized through a healthy lifestyle are vital for the general wellbeing of a person. Our mood, ability to gain/lose weight, as well even the quality of our sleep is also affected. Described lifestyle is combined with obesity, which is a direct contribute to increased rates of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes among other diseases. This is quite true because the level of health determines one’s ability to carry out his or her regular activities. Thus, it is easier to make correct choices regarding one’s health issues and have the capacity to combat stress, if one has good health both mentally and physically.
Author Bio:
Justin William, a dedicated Garden City personal injury lawyer, has over 15 years of experience advocating for accident victims. In his free time, Justin enjoys gardening and hiking, which reflect his commitment to balance and well-being both personally and professionally.
