It is quite obvious why more and more people are overweight. With all the modern conveniences, people no longer walk or bike to work or school. People are doing less and less work in the garden and around the house. Everyone is becoming more sedentary at work, at school, and at home. We don’t play outside as much or run as much. Instead, we are watching television, working on computers, surfing the Internet, or playing video games. We are simply not moving our bodies as much as in the past and this is taking a devastating toll on our health and well-being.
Something has to be done about it. The solution is within you. You need to take steps to educate yourself and then nurture yourself to return to optimal health and fitness. A good starting point is through admission. Our modern world is very demanding and it is quite understandable that you feel a little overwhelmed, tired, fatigued and exhausted. It’s okay to admit this and begin your quiet surrender. In fact, the most important step is to first recognize the need for change.
Proper nutrition is essential. A balanced and healthy diet can be very difficult to achieve in our busy modern world. Today, more than ever, we must pay close attention to what we put into our body. We should change our diet to avoid many of the modern man-made substances that we ingest. Believe it or not, there are many people today who are significantly overweight and yet are very hungry all the time. This is because they are consuming a lot of food and drinks that have very empty calories and their bodies are actually malnourished. Yes, can you believe this? Many people today are overweight but are actually undernourished! It is necessary to evaluate daily nutrition and improve it. What are you putting into your body on a daily basis? Have you researched what you should and shouldn’t eat and drink? There is tremendous controversy in this area, however, look for common threads. These are things that most professionals agree on, such as: Drink purified water. Drink mainly water for your daily hydration. Most people don’t eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables. This is another great source of hydration.
Drink and eat out of glass containers instead of plastic whenever possible. Drinking soda or soft drinks is not good because it is loaded with chemicals, preservatives, additives, sugar, and carbonation. Most fried foods are very bad because the oils contain the worst kind of fat and these fats tend to go rancid. Most “fast foods” are bad for you for the same reason mentioned above about fried food. Eating 5 times a day with 3 healthy meals plus 2 healthy snacks is better than 3 heavy meals. Eating a full meal after 6 PM is not a good idea because digestion will use up a lot of energy and interfere with sleep. Whole foods are the best answer. And there are many more common nutrition threads to consider. We challenge you to rigorously research this area and change your diet for the better based on your belief system and your findings. Simply improving the food you eat, the water you drink, and the basic exercise you get can make a significant and lasting difference in your life. You are faced with nutrition choices every day. Choose wisely!
Efficient exercise is the key to long-term good health. Overtraining can be worse than undertraining in many cases because overtraining can cause injury and fatigue. Before starting any new exercise program, you should consult with your doctor. Beyond that, it’s critical to use smart and efficient methods to improve your flexibility, stamina, strength, and stamina. There are many simple techniques you can start right away to improve your core and core that will yield great long-term health and fitness benefits. A balanced body is a valuable goal that will allow total wellness to flourish in your life. The benefits of exercise have been shown to improve health for many reasons. Exercising and keeping your body in good physical condition can lead to a highly efficient natural detoxification system that is vital for disease and illness prevention.
Exercising smartly and efficiently is the key to long-term good health. As a starting point, take a serious look at yourself in a long mirror. Look at your body by looking directly into the mirror. Now turn to the side and check your profile. How is your posture? Are you out of alignment? Are your shoulders raised near your ears or behind you, face down and relaxed? Are your head, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and feet aligned correctly? Have you recently been evaluated by a professionally licensed physical therapist, doctor, Pilates or yoga instructor? What would they say? Do you sit at a desk in front of a computer for your work? Do you sit excessively during the day at work and again at night on the sofa at home? Do you experience aches and pains in your neck, shoulders and back? Proper posture, especially at this time, is critical to restoring balance and well-being to your life. Our modern lifestyle tends to overdevelop the front of our bodies and neglect our backs. Muscles, especially in the back, abdomen, and legs, become very weak over time. These core muscles are the most important, but often the most neglected.
The basic components of a smart and efficient exercise program include the following: Consult your doctor. Cardiovascular risk assessment. Consult with a licensed physical therapist and other professionals, such as credible and qualified yoga or Pilates instructors. Cardio/resistance training (walking, swimming, biking, etc.). Flexibility training (basic stretching, yoga). Strength training (Pilates, basic weight training, yard work). Relaxation training (meditation, music). Find a “responsibility partner” to exercise with. They can motivate each other significantly.
A critical element of proper exercise is core training. This is the foundation on which it is built. In today’s busy modern world, we are all faced with limited time and money. This is why learning how to do key flexibility, strength, and endurance exercises quickly and efficiently is critical. As with nutrition, there are many so called “experts” out there. As a base, I perform various core strength exercises using Yoga and Pilates principles daily. A balanced body is a valuable goal that will allow total wellness to flourish in your life.
There are many things you can do to significantly improve your health and well-being. Don’t give up, stay positive and fight back. You can do it! Try to work on all the elements of health (attitude, passion, nutrition, exercise, rest and relaxation, detox, hobbies, etc.), but be sure to focus on the two key elements of smart nutrition and efficient exercise. Simply improving the foods you eat, the beverages you drink, and the exercises you get can make a significant and lasting difference in your life.