Second:
The great thing about moving is that just a few minutes a day can have other lasting benefits, many of which you may not even be aware of.
- Enhances self-esteem
- Helps maintain flexibility as you age
- Improves joint stability
- Improves memory in elderly people
- Improves mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Increases and improves range of motion
- Maintains bone mass
- Prevents osteoporosis and fractures
- Reduces stress
- Reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes
Third:
Increase Daily Steps
Look for small ways to walk more. When you get the mail, take a walk around the block, take the dog for an extra outing each day, or walk on your treadmill for five minutes before getting ready for work. When you’re on the phone, pace around or even do some cleaning while gabbing. This is a great way to stay moving while doing something you enjoy.
Finally:
How to Maintain a Healthy Diet
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- Cut back on sugary beverages. It’s easy to consume excess sugar and calories in the beverages that you drink. Sugary sodas, sweetened teas, juice drinks, and high-calorie coffee drinks can easily eat up your daily recommended allowance of added sugars. Consider drinking plain water or water flavored with fresh fruit or herbs. It’s a great way to stay hydrated and still get a burst of flavor.
- Eat low-fat or fat-free dairy. Switching to skim milk or fat-free yogurt is another simple way to eat fewer calories without having to change too much in your diet.
- Eat more fruit. Add it to your cereal, salads, dinners, or make it a dessert. The fruit is also a great snack after work or school to keep you going for dinner.
- Make some substitutions. Look through your cabinets or fridge and pick three foods you eat every day. Write down the nutritional content and, the next time you’re at the grocery store, find lower-calorie substitutes for just those three items.
- Sneak in more veggies. Add them wherever you can—a tomato on your sandwich, peppers on your pizza, or extra veggies in your pasta sauce. Keep pre-cut, canned, or frozen veggies ready for quick snacks.
- Try a healthy salad dressing. If you eat full-fat dressing, switch to something lighter and you’ll automatically eat fewer calories. You can also put the dressing on the side and dip, or even try making your own dressing.
Summing up:
A Word From Verywell
Creating a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean drastic changes. You may adapt to change better when it doesn’t require you to overhaul your entire life. Just pick one thing and work on that one thing every day, letting the rest of your life and habits stay the same. You may be surprised that those small changes really can make a difference.
Published: Dec 20, 2020
Latest Revision: Dec 20, 2020
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