HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO A HEALTHIER YOU

GOD gifted us super system its BODY. It is the only place we have to live in. So we should nurture it by inculcating Good Habits.

I have established a few tricks and tips I give all my clients to help them make a permanent shift to a healthier life. Hope these tools help guide you along the road to becoming your best self. 
Here we go..

Exercise for at least 30-45 minutes five days a week : 
We all know the importance of physical activity, but still only a less percentage of population follow the same. Exercise not only will get our heart rate up and burn calories but it has been found to decrease our chances of depression, anxiety and stress. So, obviously related to higher success in our career too.

Whenever we do any kind of physical activity, be it stair climbing, brisk walk, jog or dance we release endorphins ( feel good hormones ). The higher our level of endorphins, the greater our sense of calm and well being.

King Sized Nutritional Breakfast : 
Our breakfast should be the largest and the most important meal of the day. After a long gap of 6-7 hours of sleep, when we wake up, our body is like a cold engine of a car. It needs to be warmed up to start. Breakfast is that source of fuel , that kick start our metabolism and give us the sustained energy throughout the day.

 It should be a combination of  quality carbs, proteins and fats.

Snacking is good : 
Yes you read it right. We should develop the habit of  snacking between meals so that we can keep our energy level and metabolism uniform throughout the day. Opt for a serving of fruit or a handful of nuts that have good fibre content, vitamins and minerals.

Since we have small snacks during the day, our digestion will be uniform and we can control our portion of meals in lunch and dinner which is good for people who aim to loose extra fat.

But avoid having snacks made out of refined flour and deep fried snacks which are just empty calories with no nutritional value. In short Avoid CRAP ( carbonated drinks, refined sugars, Artificial sweeteners and colors and processed foods )

Skipping meal is a big No No : 
When we skip meal, we put our body into starvation mode. While in starvation mode, the BMR of the body reduces drastically to save energy. Our body naturally stores our next meal as fat, in expectation of a recurring “famine”.

So, to those who do crash dieting for fat loss, I would say ‘Eat to lose Fat’.

Practice Mindful Eating : 
Now, you must be wondering what the hell is this Mindful Eating ! Well, Mindful Eating is eating with intention and attention. Eliminating distractions like television, mobiles and laptops. Eating slow for 20 minutes and chewing the food thoroughly, taking smaller bites, relishing every bite and understanding what nutrients are going into your body.

Chewing well promotes the release of salivary enzymes in the mouth which in turn start off the digestion process, thus making your further digestion smoother and simple.

Hence it is said that the slower you eat, the faster and more efficiently you metabolize the food.

Drink Up : 
People believe that water should be had when thirsty but that is not true. Thirst, is actually a late indicator of dehydration. It’s best to drink water before feeling thirsty.

Do you know, all the cells and organs depend on water for its functioning ? Water makes up more than two third of the weight of the human body and without it we would die in a few days. A mere 2% drop in our body’s water supply can trigger fuzzy short term memory, trouble with basic math and difficulty focusing on smaller print, such as computer screen.

Turning Off Gadgets before sleep : 
Do not turn on any electronic devices like mobiles, laptops, televisions while you are off to bed because the blue spectrum light emitted from such objects is  known to impede sleep. Keep them far away from reach.

I keep my phone in another room before I am off to sleep.

Karma : 
There is great happiness in doing good. Support charities and do good karma. Help without expectations. People naturally feel good when they give, help or serve others because they experience something called ‘helper’s high’, which is a feeling of exhilaration and burst of energy followed by a period of calmness and serenity.

So, let's gear up and try your best to adopt these healthy habits.
One last thing I would like to say - Guys, Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.  So, Take Care of  It !