Simple Ways to Live a Healthy Lifestyle

How to Live Healthy

 You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? In general, a healthy person doesn't smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercises. Sounds simple, doesn't it? The trick to healthy living is making small changes...taking more steps, adding fruit to your cereal, having an extra glass of water...these are just a few ways you can start living healthy without drastic changes.

There are some steps how to Live a Healthy Lifestyle:   

1. Food that is low in fat content is good. Unless that fat is poly-unsaturated, mono-unsaturated, or omega 3. These are some of the good fats. Some of the bad fats are trans and saturated fats. These fats raise your LDL cholesterol, which is the bad cholesterol. The good fats lower your LDL cholesterol and raise your HDL cholesterol, which is the good cholesterol.

2. Low sugar content is another plus.. Sucrose is the bad kind of sugar. Glucose is the good kind of sugar. Both are sugar, so both are classified as sugar, on the label. For example, raisins that don't have sugar added still have a lot of sugar, but it's a naturally occurring sugar, fructose. Any ingredient on a food label ended with "ose" is a type of sugar.

3. Eat a variety of food. Fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins and minerals, which you need, but you still need some other vitamins and minerals. For example, not much protein comes from fruits or vegetables. Meat, beans, and tofu are good sources of protein. If you can't get your vitamins and minerals from the food you eat, you can always take a multivitamin.

4. Dedication. It's not easy to go from a couch potato to a healthy person. Don't be discouraged if you have to satisfy your cravings for ice cream, hamburgers, etc. As long as you don't have a steady diet of unhealthy food, it won't hurt you too much.

5. Don't yo-yo diet! Yo-yo dieting is bad for you and even if they sound healthy, once you stop that diet you can pile on the weight in just a couple of days! Stay away from Slim fast, soup diets and diets which you have to eat or drink contents from a packet.

6. Don't abuse your body. Don't work out too much because it can cause your body to not function properly when you work out or may make you suffer a burn out. It is best to leave a day or two off to get back your energy.

7. Regulate your weight. Being too fat or skinny isn't good for you. Your doctor can tell you if you are under or over weight. Exercise and the food you eat can change your weight, so keep that in mind.

8. Stay Clean. Everyone should have 1 shower per day. Have another if you have had a particularly hot or sweaty time. Put on an antiperspirant after your shower. Change your underwear and socks every day, too.

9. Enjoy Yourself. Don't stress yourself over anything. Have fun! Stress can tense your muscles, which will make you feel unhappy and unwell. If you worry too much about your health, you'll be making it worse, so just relax once in a while.

Exercise is key for a healthy lifestyle as well.

Go to the gym every once in a while, or daily. Or take a run around your neighborhood. Even taking your dog for a walk is good. So long as it's routine, about an hour, and is at least moderately active. Frequent and routine exercise everyday helps boost the immune system; helps prevent the “disease of affluence” such as: heart disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. It also improves mental health, and prevents depression.

Body fitness.

Our bodies must last a lifetime. After all, we only get one body. Without it, life ends. Done. Finished. Fini.

So why don’t we treat our bodies lovingly? Like prized possessions? Wouldn’t you think I’d appreciate my body’s nonstop efforts to function smoothly?

My body asks for little: rest when I’m tired or sick; food for nutrients, energy, and strong bones; water to keep hydrated; and play to lift my spirits.

Its ability to overcome indiscretions and respond to good care is impressive. But not only do I take this resiliency for granted, I’m annoyed when a physical constraint, such as a cold or injury, keeps me from doing what I want.

Until recently, I abused my body with excesses of all kinds. Moreover, I was harshly critical when it failed to conform to standards of beauty in the media. Evidently, I’m not the only one who struggles to develop a positive relationship with his or her body.

At one extreme, I’ve seen acquaintances and family members systematically destroy their bodies through drugs, overeating, alcoholism, or workaholism. My overeating, sedentary lifestyle, and excessive work weren’t fatal, but they had a negative impact on my life. I could see my future: increased medical expenses, injuries, premature death. For years I had good intentions to change, but I didn’t follow through.

Once I understood that it was in my own self-interest to take care of my body, I made more constructive choices. Instead of asking the question, “What do I want?” I asked, “What does my body need?” And then I responded accordingly. Positive actions—exercising, eating mindfully, getting enough rest and water, limiting my work hours, and scheduling recreation—became regular habits rather than disciplined efforts