Author: Neha Verma

Healthy Lifestyle

Health is wealth no matter how you look at it. We are given one body in this lifetime, and it is up to us to take care of it. 

Physical fitness is not the sole basis of being healthy; being healthy means being mentally and emotionally fit. Being healthy should be part of your overall lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic diseases and long-term illnesses. Feeling good about yourself and taking care of your health are important for your self-esteem and self-image. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by doing what is right for your body.

Just for fun, I came up with my own personal top 10 list of healthy behaviors (beyond the four basics) that contribute to wellness and satisfaction with one’s lifestyle:

  • Brush and floss daily to keep your teeth and gums healthy and free of disease.
  • Get a good night’s rest. Well-rested people not only cope better with stress, but may also have better control of their appetites. Research has shown that a lack of sleep can put our “hunger  hormones” out of balance — and possibly trigger overeating.
  • Enjoy regular family meals. This allows parents to serve as good role models, can promote more nutritious eating, and sets the stage for lively conversations. Being connected to family and/or friends is a powerful aspect of a healthy life.
  • Smile and laugh out loud several times a day. It keeps you grounded, and helps you cope with situations that would otherwise make you crazy. Read the comics, watch a sitcom, or tell jokes to bring out those happy feelings.
  • Meditate, pray, or otherwise find solace for at least 10-20 minutes each day. Contemplation is good for your soul, helps you cope with the demands of daily life, and may even help lower your blood pressure.
  • Get a pedometer and let it motivate you to walk, walk, walk. Forget about how many minutes of activity you need; just do everything you can to fit more steps into your day. No matter how you get it, physical activity can help defuse stress, burn calories, and boost self-esteem.
  • Stand up straight. You’ll look 5 pounds lighter if you stand tall and tighten your abdominal muscles. Whenever you walk, think “tall and tight” to get the most out of the movement.
  • Try yoga. The poses help increase strength and flexibility and improve balance. These are critical areas for older folks especially, and both men and women can benefit.
  • Power up the protein. This nutrient is an essential part of your eating plan, and can make up anywhere from 10%-35% of your total calories. Protein lasts a long time in your belly; combine it with high-fiber foods and you’ll feel full on fewer calories. Enjoy small portions of nuts, low-fat dairy, beans, lean meat, poultry, or fish.
  • Last but not least, have a positive attitude. Do your best to look at life as if “the glass is half full.” You must believe in yourself, have good support systems, and think positively (“I think I can, I think I can…”) to succeed.

Unhealthy Habits to Avoid

1.Skipping breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many people still seem to make a habit out of skipping it. …

2.Skipping exercise. …

3.Adopting a diet poor in wholegrain. ...

4.Endless Snacking. …

5.Eating late at night. …

I’m here to tell the truth, the realness of it to all. Everything I post on my blog is 100% true and genuine. I just want to hopefully motivate and inspire you! 👍👍

Creating Health And Fitness For Busy People

We all are busy

Every single person is busy. We only make time for the things that truly matter to us. If it were important, you will make the time. Now, let’s talk about your health. How is your physical health? How about the mental state of mind? What are you doing to keep your brain strong and healthy? You do know it all starts in the mind and once you set your mind on something, guess what? You get it done. Take a step back and re-evaluate your health.

Continue reading for some tips on how to start making time. Also, stop tricking your brain into this excuse of “I’m busy.” Because if it’s important to you, you will do it no matter what!

  1. You need to organize your week on Sunday’s. Make one to-do list and break it down by level of importance. Then, break it down by day.
  2. When you break it down by day, it’s easier to see how much time you have to squeeze in a gym session.
  3. Learn to prioritize your day. Obviously, if you just don’t care about fitness, you’ll never find time for it.
  4. All you need is 45 minutes of your day to do some type of movement. Even if you take a class.
  5. Little by little, you will start to have this feeling of euphoria after your workouts that you’re going to want to do it again.
  6. If you work on the seventh floor, take the stairs. Stop taking the elevators.
  7. Another thing that could help is a step-counter device or app. A Fitbit is great for starters and it could motivate you.
  8. If you have no motivation and want to start going to the gym, at least try to schedule it in your agenda. It’s okay if you don’t go, but at least you wrote it down.
  9. Next, try to put on some gym clothes. See how you feel.
  10. Drive to the gym. Even if you don’t go in, it’s okay. This is an important step.
  11. Maybe grab a friend to go with you.
  12. Make your way in the gym. If you don’t know what you’re doing, hop on those weight loss machines.
  13. While you’re on the machine, watch fitness videos. There are a ton on YouTube. If you’re too embarrassed, get a personal trainer. I understand it may be expensive, but at least hire a personal trainer to show you for the first time.
  14. Keep your mind occupied with your workouts. Learn to feel those endorphins during your work-outs. Watch those videos, read fitness books, start making healthier food choices.
  15. Now, busy people….. Stop! If you really want to make a change, nothing will stop you.

I’m here to tell the truth, the realness of it all. Everything I post on my blog is 100% true and genuine. I just want to hopefully motivate and inspire you! 👍👍