Saturday, January 24, 2015

How To Live A Healthy Life Now

By Janine Hughes


There is nothing like being physically in shape. A person who does this the right way has more energy, confidence, and attractive to others. Often people take this statement out of context and go overboard in dieting and getting fit. Surprisingly, learning how to live a healthy life does not come in a package nor does it require a lot of money upfront.

Defining a healthy lifestyle should be the first thing on a serious itinerary. While many may have their own personal definition, it does not equal being extremely slim or muscular in appearance. Having a slight mass of fatty tissue is not a crime and in some cases, is considered best for some body types. However, people with a noticeably heavy part of their body should seek guidance to change this while they are young.

Although older persons can make radical weight changes for the better, it is not easy due to a slower metabolism. A fast metabolism can help burn excess weight faster with a low calorie or balanced diet, along with regular exercise. Exercising regularly can also help stave off diseases like heart failure or high cholesterol, according to most health professionals.

Often people who are not overweight but eat fatty foods can also be subject to a heart attack or stroke. This is due to genetic factors that are predetermined at birth. While the gene pool cannot be changed, getting in shape will lessen the chance of making a trip to the emergency room.

Often people looking for a better will work out rigorously and sometimes burn out before they can achieve their goal. For the individual just getting started, a slow but steady pace is recommended. Even if it is just walking a couple of blocks, three or more times a week on an ongoing basis, is better than working out for hours one week and waiting a while to resume. When a person becomes comfortable, they can gradually increase their speed or add more repetitions.

Being consistent brings better results, as opposed to exercising at such as pace that muscles are too sore to continue soon. Many find it hard to pace themselves because going to the extreme will bring a change in little time. This is also true when it comes to starting and maintaining a balanced diet.

Fats must be consumed in moderation, whether cooking with or adding as condiment. Fruits and vegetables provide the greatest benefits when they are fresh or frozen, as canned products may contain a lot of salt and sugar, which take away some of the nutritional value. Lean meats and breads should also be portion controlled. Snacks eaten on a daily basis should be sugar free and not fried.

While this seems complicated at first, there is a room to be creative while eating healthy. Add in moderate exercise and cutting sugar or fried foods from a diet can make an incredible difference. Sometimes it helps to have a support system, like friends and family members also looking to make a change.




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