Easy Ways To Get Fit And Get Healthy

Tips 1- Tips 10

1   Stay  hydrated.    

This  is  one  of  the  most  important  advices  you  can  ever  get  when  it  comes  to  staying  healthy   and  fit.  Drinking  water  every  chance  you  get,  or  at  least  every  couple  of  hours.  Water  helps   ensure  your  body  systems  will  keep  running  smoothly  and  it  also  plays  a  vital  role  in  weight   loss.  So  don’t  forget  to  drink  up.


2   Your  mom  was  right,  never  skip  breakfast.  

You  have  probably  heard  it  over  and  over  how  breakfast  is  the  most  important  meal  of  the   deal.  And  it  really  is.  A  lot  of  people  seem  to  think  skipping  breakfast  will  help  them  lose   weight  faster.  This  could  not  be  farther  than  the  truth!  According  to  numerous  medical   studies,  people  who  skip  this  meal  actually  have  increased  risks  of  gaining  weight.

Breakfast  helps  stabilize  the  body’s  metabolism.    Ditching  your  first  meal  of  the  day   will  result  to  an  increase  in  LDL  levels  or  bad  cholesterol  and  lower  insulin  levels.  The   increase  in  bad  cholesterol  in  the  body  will  result  to  clogged  arteries,  which  can  lead  to  a   number  of  serious  health  complications  such  as  heart  disease.  There  is  also  that  little-known   fact  that  people  tend  to  take  in  higher  calories  all  throughout  the  day  after  missing  their   breakfast.  If  you  are  trying  to  lose  weight,  have  a  small  fruit,  granola  or  yoghurt  for   breakfast.


3   Take  fish  oil  supplements.  

Recent  studies  conducted  by  University  of  Western  Ontario  revealed  that  regular  intake  of   fish  oil  supplements  can  speed  up  burning  of  calories  by  as  much  as  400  more  calories.  Fish   oil  supplements  are  rich  in  Omega  3,  which  is  also  effective  in  the  prevention  of  the   hardening  of  the  arteries,  which  is  one  of  the  leading  causes  of  heart  diseases.  However,  it  is   generally  best  to  check  with  your  physician  first  before  adding  fish  oil  supplements  into  your   daily  regimen.


4   Work  up  a  sweat.    

Make  exercise  a  part  of  your  daily  routine.  Regular  exercise  helps  keep  the  heart  healthy.   There  are  number  of  ways  you  can  incorporate  exercise  into  your  lifestyle,  it’s  a  matter  of   finding  one  that  best  suits  you.  Try  to  exercise  at  least  3  to  4  times  a  week,  you  will  be   surprised  how  much  calories  a  simple  jog  or  brisk  walk  can  burn.  To  give  you  an  idea,  here   are  some  few  examples:

•   Biking  at  a  leisurely  pace  for  1  hour  -­‐-­‐  a  total  of  230  to  340  calories  burned

•   Walking  at  a  moderate  pace  for  1  hour  –  a  total  of  205  to  300  calories  burned

•   Mowing  the  lawn  for  1  hour  –  a  total  of  300  to  450  calories  burned

•   Jogging  at  a  moderate  pace  for  1  hour  -­‐-­‐  a  total  of  300  to  600  calories  burned


5   Add  variety  to  your  exercise  routine.    

Keep  things  light  and  fun  by  changing  your  fitness  routine  every  now  and  then.  Explore   activities  that  aid  weight  loss,  go  outside  and  job  along  the  park  or  by  the  beach.    Consider   taking  up  strength  training,  mountain  climbing,  cycling  and  other  fun  activities  that  can   make  exercise  more  fun  and  exciting.


6   Get  enough  sleep.    

With  the  fast-­‐paced  lifestyle  and  grueling  schedules,  sleep  is  often  taken  for  granted.  An   average  person  needs  to  have  7  to  8  hours  of  sleep  every  night.  If  you  want  to  maintain  a   healthy  weight,  sleep  should  be  given  equal  importance,  as  it  is  the  only  time  the  body  can   heal  and  repair  itself.    Lack  of  sleep  also  impairs  brain  function  so  make  sure  you  get  enough   zzzzs.


 7   Enjoy  mind  and  body  exercises.    

Consider  taking  yoga  or  tai  chi  classes.  These  exercises  do  not  only  stretch  your  muscles  as   well  as  strengthen  the  bones,  sinews  and  joints,  it  can  also  help  you  relax  mentally.       Mind  and  body  exercises  are  great  way  to  wind  down  after  a  long  and  grueling  day  at   work.  It  can  help  ease  anxiety  and  pain  as  well  as  sped  up  recovery  time.


8   Learn  relaxation  techniques.    

It’s  no  secret  that  stress  can  contribute  to  weight  gain  and  development  of  chronic  diseases.   By  learning  relaxation  responses,  you  can  stop  the  adverse  effects  that  come  with  stress.   Among  the  popular  relaxation  techniques  include  breathing  exercises,  journaling,   visualization  and  laughter,  among  others.  If  you  deal  with  serious  amount  of  stress  on  a  daily   basis,  teach  your  body  how  to  best  cope  with  it.


9   Ditch  the  chips  for  healthier  snack  options.    

Cultivate  smarter  food  choices  to  stay  fit  and  healthy.  This  includes  choosing  your  snacks   with  more  thought  and  consideration.  If  you  enjoy  a  bag  of  chips  while  watching  TV  or   movie,  replace  it  healthier  snack  choices  like  a  piece  of  apple,  small  yoghurt  or  whole  wheat   pita  bread  –  all  of  which  can  satisfy  your  cravings  minus  the  calories.     Keep  your  healthy  snacks  readily  on  hand  so  you  won’t  be  tempted  to  indulge  in  junk  food.   Make  sure  you  don’t  have  junk  food  and  unhealthy  food  products  on  your  desk  and  pantry.   By  keeping  it  out  of  sight,  you  won’t  feel  deprived.


10   Discover  the  healthy  goodness  of  green  tea.    
Take  cure  from  the  Japanese  and  discover  how  green  tea  can  aid  in  rapid  weight  loss.  You   can  use  it  to  quench  your  thirst  instead  of  soda  and  other  fizzy  drinks.  Green  tea  have  been   known  to  work  well  with  a  number  of  health  conditions  include  rheumatoid  arthritis,   cardiovascular  diseases,    impaired  immune  function,  infections,  high  cholesterol  levels  and   even  certain  forms  of  cancer.

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