5 Ways to Be Healthy, Fit and Happy

Life moves at the speed of light and we are struggling to keep up with it every minute. Look back at our ancestors - how they were so fit and healthy. Not so long ago, our own parents could walk miles to school or cycle kilometers to work. Switch to the present age where we even have to walk a few flights to get to the car to get to work! What has changed? The simple answer is that we are not that healthy and fit - sad but true. There is not much cause for worry though as all is not lost yet. Thanks to growing awareness of the multiple benefits of being healthy, the goal is still achievable. Let's see how we can get there.

1.      Trim your diet portion by at least 20%

OK so we're not asking you to diet here, but cutting back on how much you eat will make a huge difference. The problem is that we are eating more than our bodies need. When changing old habits - take food on a small plate or bowl, avoid second servings and always eat protein as a side dish; Not the main meal. Eat more vegetables as a staple.

2.      Exercise;not just occasional, but daily

 

exercise has been drilled into us since kindergarten. But how much do we remember and follow in our constantly moving lives? Time to break the pattern and consciously set a certain amount of time to move our bodies! Start with 10-15 minutes and gradually increase to at least an hour. Choose what you like - walking, jogging, biking or simply taking steps.

3.To meditate; It's

 

true that it's not just for saints! This ancient therapy has received considerable acclaim in modern science for its life-changing benefits—relief from stress and anxiety, positive thinking, improved relationships—all of which point to a healthy mind. Learn from an experienced practitioner if possible and then set your own routine.

 

4. More rest; You deserve it

 

you work hard; You walk around all day - that's enough. You need to stop (preferably at night) and get a good 8 hours of sleep to recharge your batteries for the next day. Don't run so much that the equipment gets overused and stops working one day!

 

5. Smile more; It's tax-free

 

Did you know that a child smiles 400 times a day, a teenager 17 times and an adult rarely? The joy factor in our lives has been clouded by stress, hate, jealousy, and sadness. It's time to recover. Listen to music (it's an instant mood lifter), get the occasional massage, and spend more time around people who make you smile.

Takeaway

Being happy is not impossible but yes it does require conscious effort in the beginning. The road will automatically lead you to good health.