How To Live A Healthy Life Now

By Janine Hughes


Having a naturally nice physique is admirable, especially when one works to maintain it. Many who do this tend to be more confident, energizes, people tend to drawn to this type of individual. The problem is that these common factors tend to drive people to extremes in getting the right body size. They need to learn how to live a healthy life without making extreme sacrifices.

The first thing is to define what is healthy. This does not mean overly muscular or slim. Often if a person has small amount of body fat that is evenly distributed, this is acceptable by the medical community. Those who have mass in a specific area may face a number of medical issues as they age.

This is not to say that people who are no longer young can change their health for the better. It is just that it is advantageous to do so while at a younger age, as metabolism usually works a little faster when it comes to burning unwanted pounds. Medical professionals also consider getting in shape a preventative measure to ailments associated with being overweight or a chronic issue like elevated cholesterol.

Often people who are not overweight but eat fatty foods can also be subject to a heart attack or stroke. This is due to genetic factors that are predetermined at birth. While the gene pool cannot be changed, getting in shape will lessen the chance of making a trip to the emergency room.

Routine workouts, even those that are considered low impact, should be done consistently. Often, using a stationary bike or running in place for a few minutes is good way to start an exercise regimen. Starting slow makes it easier to increase the pace and burn more calories faster. It also helps the heart beat stronger.

Sometimes intense workouts can leave the body so stressed that it can cause injuries or be too sore to continue. Having balance is the key to a healthier lifestyle. Diet is also a part of the balancing process, as some tend to take shortcuts for radical, but temporary results.

The food pyramid is a great guide for portion control. As fats are at the bottom of this chart, it lets a person know to go easy on things like butter. Although, produce is at the top with grains, these should be eaten fresh or frozen, if possible. If a person chooses to snack between meals, it should be a small portion of food that is low in sodium and sugar.

The great thing is that doing can bring out some creative ways to exercise and eat right. Even someone who is busy can find time to exercise during lunch breaks or use fruit juice as a sugar substitute. Others find that they achieve the best results in a group setting so they may encourage friends or family members to join them on their mission. When finding a guideline that works, it does not hurt much when a person decides to skip exercising or splurges on a decadent treat.




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