| one writes about weight loss and diets these days so | | | | Good health is not hard to achieve. Below is a |
| I wanted to write an information packed article about | | | | complete list of healthy habits to practice throughout |
| the benefits of good health. What most people don't | | | | your life and I can almost guarantee that when you |
| realize is that when you focus your attentions on | | | | focus on your health, the excess weight will naturally |
| practicing the right steps towards a healthy vibrant | | | | take care of itself |
| lifestyle you will very rarely find yourself over weight | | | | Check List For A Healthy Lifestyle |
| or battling the diseases that go along with poor | | | | 1. Eat a well rounded diet each day consisting of |
| health. | | | | fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and |
| - Diabetes | | | | calcium rich foods. |
| - Hypertension (Stress) | | | | 2. Replace large meals with 5 small low fat, high fiber |
| - Obesity | | | | meals. |
| - Bad Cholesterol | | | | 3. Drink plenty of water. Make sure to drink at least |
| - High Blood Pressure | | | | 15 oz. of water in the morning to start your day. This |
| Do these words sounds all too familiar? | | | | will hydrate your organs and body and get your |
| These are the buzz words of our time...listen to the | | | | system off to a good start. |
| news or read a magazine, its all that we hear these | | | | 4. Limit your alcoholic beverage intake. |
| days. This is the legacy we pass on to our future | | | | 5. Limit caffeine intake and all other beverages that |
| generation. These are the words that describe poor | | | | contain fat or high amounts of sugar. |
| health. | | | | 6. Practice deep breathing exercises. When you |
| Unfortunately, all of our focus these days is on Diet | | | | breathe deep through your diaphragm and exhale |
| and body image when it should stress the importance | | | | slowly, this will reduce daily stress and stimulate your |
| of good health. Society dictates that thin is in! The | | | | lymph nodes to help cleans and flush toxins from |
| advertising industry invests billions of dollars in the | | | | your body |
| marketing of miracle fat burners and quick loss | | | | 7. Do at least 30-45 minutes of strenuous exercise |
| schemes that promise amazing overnight results. The | | | | per day. This will burn calories, rev up your |
| fact is that most fad diets are developed by people | | | | metabolism, tone your muscles and also reduce |
| with little to no scientific or health background.Most | | | | stress levels. |
| quick weight loss diets may produce short term | | | | 8. Take a good multi-vitamin along with certain natural |
| results that in turn prove harmful with long term side | | | | supplements that will enhance your energy level and |
| effects for the very people who suffer from the | | | | replace important nutrients not absorbed with your |
| health problems I have listed above | | | | meals. * Note: Consult with your doctor or a licensed |
| Your body weight and clothes size is not a reliable | | | | nutritionist before setting up your dietary plan. |
| indication of a healthy person. No two people have | | | | 9. Be good to yourself! Do something each day that |
| the same body composition. Ask any doctor or | | | | brings you personal joy. Read a good book, travel, |
| nutritionist and they will likely state that the true | | | | meditate, garden, enjoy your pets,spend quality time |
| measure of health and longevity has mainly to do | | | | with your spouse, get together with friends. All of |
| with proper diet,healthy eating habits, a high degree | | | | these are good suggestions that will relieve stress |
| of exercise and most of all a sound mental outlook | | | | and create a healthy & positive state of mind. |
| on life. | | | | |