Easy Ways To Get Fit And Get Healthy

Tips 33- Tips 43

33   Explore.    
See  the  world  or  try  out  a  sport.  Move  beyond  your  comfort  zone  every  once  in  a  while.  It   will  do  you  good.  Adding  something  new  and  pursuing  something  worthwhile  will  help  keep   you  active  and  alive,  as  it  breaks  the  usual  humdrum.  Open  up  to  new  experiences  and  be   more  accommodating  to  new  changes.  New  experiences  will  lead  to  deeper  self-­‐discovery   and  more  meaningful  life.


34     Don’t  confuse  thirst  with  hunger.  
The  human  body  has  difficulty  differentiating  thirst  from  hunger.  So  when  you  are  starting   to  feel  hunger  pangs,  avoid  indulging  in  food  right  away  and  instead  drink  a  glass  of  water   and  check  if  you  are  still  hungry.


35   Eat  at  a  leisurely  pace.    
Enjoy  your  food  and  chew  it  thoroughly.  It  will  usually  take  20  minutes  before  you  feel  full  so   it’s  important  not  to  gorge  down  your  food,  lest  you  overindulge.    A  number  of  studies  have  confirmed  that  people  who  tend  to  eat  slowly  consume  lesser   amount  of  calories,  enough  to  help  you  lose  as  much  as  20  pounds  per  year.  The  brain  takes   time  to  register  fullness  of  stomach,  which  means  that  by  eating  slowly,  you  have  more  time   to  realize  you  are  already  full.


 36   Avoid  stress  eating.    
A  lot  of  people  become  unwitting  victims  to  this  pitfall.  If  you  feel  the  need  to  binge,  ask   yourself  what  trigger  it.  It  may  be  from  feeling  a  sense  of  adequacy,  agitation  or  depression.   Properly  identify  and  confront  your  emotions  instead  of  taking  out  your  frustration  on  food.   It  may  help  to  write  down  what  you  feel  or  engage  in  activities  that  will  distract  you.       Awareness  is  key  when  combatting  emotional  or  stress  eating.  This  is  because  a  lot  of   people  actually  tend  to  end  more  by  simply  not  paying  attention  to  what  they  put  into  their   mouths.  Eating  without  full  awareness  will  lead  to  overeating,  making  poor  food  choices  as   well  as  the  inability  to  truly  enjoy  food.

Whether  you  are  working  or  lounging  at  the  comfort  of  your  home,  avoid  having  food   around  areas  that  you  can  readily  reach  and  eat  mindlessly.  Every  time  you  feel  urges  and   cravings,  determine  where  it  comes  from.  Practice  restraint  instead  of  succumbing  to   temptation.


37   Avoid  eating  while  watching  TV  or  going  to  the   movies.  

Many  people  don’t  realize  how  much  food  they  consume  while  they  are  focused  on  their   favorite  movie  or  TV  series.  Avoid  having  food  nearby  or  if  you  really  need  to  snack,  prepare   something  healthy  like  carrot  sticks.


 38   Teach  yourself  to  control  cravings.  

One  of  the  common  downfalls  of  any  diet  programs  is  not  the  diet  itself,  but  the  individual’s   attitude  towards  food.  Self-­‐discipline  is  a  very  important  trait  you  need  to  cultivate  so  you   don’t  constantly  cave  in  to  temptation.


39   Get  support  from  family  and  friends.    

If  you  are  following  a  special  diet  or  a  health  regimen,  let  people  who  truly  care  about  you   know  what  you  are  into  so  they  can  understand  and  adjust  accordingly.  A  support  group  is   very  important  to  help  you  start  motivated  and  provide  the  affirmation  and  encouragement   when  you  need  it  the  most.


40   Beat  temptations  through  distraction.    
Every  time  you  find  it  overly  difficult  to  resist  temptation,  keep  yourself  busy  so  you  don’t   have  to  dwell  on  the  thought.  Allowing  yourself  to  be  lured  in  indulging  on  one  cookie  will   most  likely  lead  to  another  one.


41   Keep  a  diary  or  journal.  

It  helps  to  write  down  your  thoughts  and  feelings  as  it  helps  put  things  in  perspective.  It  can   also  be  a  great  way  to  track  your  progress  if  you  are  trying  to  lose  weight.


42     Don’t  overlook  the  importance  of  emotional   fitness.  
Your  emotional  well-­‐being  is  as  important  as  your  physical  fitness.  If  you  feel  the  need  to   vent  or  talk  to  sometime,  seek  the  company  of  trusted  friends  or  family.  You  can  also   consider  taking  therapy  sessions.


43   Don’t  indulge  too  much  on  one  thing.    

Anything  of  excess  can  be  a  bad  thing.  Be  smart  on  your  choices  and  keep  your  food  intake   to  a  minimum.  Eat  to  nourish  and  nurture  the  body  and  not  become  a  glutton.  Your  overall   well-­‐being  and  health  should  always  be  given  priority.

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