by Alesha Wilson
(Wilmington, NC)
1. Always have time for exercise. Even if it’s just walking the dogs every afternoon or taking the stairs, make sure that you are exercising your body, especially your heart. If you are not satisfied with your physical build, you can improve it using exercises specific to your problem areas.
2. Engage in a low calorie diet. You don’t have to get rid of all calories in food—just get rid of the unneeded ones. There is a certain calorie intake you need to fill in, but going beyond that is not good for the body. To know the exact amount, it is best to contact an expert.
3. Time your food consumption. Eat every four to five hours. This interval will just be enough so that you will not feel hungry that you will want to overeat. Also, make sure that each serving you get is just a small portion but is sufficient for your needs.
4. Avoid unneccessary food binges. It’s elating to eat all sorts of food, especially those sweet desserts, but are they really needed? If you willl still have energy without eating them, then they are avoidable. The only problem is that your body might be craving for them. For that very same purpose, you might want to employ a hunger suppressant to control yourself.
5. Go out and walk. Instead of sitting in the couch watching the television, exercise your muscles by walking. Take a walk around the neighborhood and breathe some fresh air. This also works for those who have insomnia. Exercise at night so that you will be able to sleep easier.
6. Don’t hate supplements. If you are picky with the foods that you eat or if you are eating the same foods regularly, there is a high chance that you are not getting all the nutrients you need. Supplements can help you get the nutrients without forcing yourself to consume foods you don’t like.
Food and exercise are the two most important factors that affect the health of your body. This is why you need to be careful about these two at all times.
Alesha Wilson is a staff writer at RockwellNutrition.com, leading natural health website.