Let's say...: STAY HEALTHY AND FIT

Hello folks! Hope you’re all just fine! Be aware though, as the time is hard… Follow procedures, wear masks, keep the distance and stay safe and sound!

This post is a guide (or a reminder) for you!

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Healthy Lifestyle Tips

Exercise. How can you stay fit? What can you do to strenghten your immune system and avoid colds? Any type of regular, physical activity can improve your fitness and your health. The most important thing is that you keep moving! Exercise should be a regular part of your day. It can be a gym class, joining a sports team, or working out on your own. Or dancing while walking..;)

Keep the following tips in mind:

Physical activity can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases. Regular exercise has immediate and long-term health benefits. Most importantly, regular activity can improve your quality of life.

Staying fit is a great way to improve your mood and overall health. With some commitment and motivation, you can maintain your physical fitness for years to come!

Start walking, jogging or cycling. No matter what your speed is, walking, jogging and cycling are very important parts of a healthy lifestyle as they are activities that keep your heart and lungs active and your blood flowing.

Exercise at home. Not everyone has enough time or money to go to the gym and there is no need to. Working out at home is easy, convenient and can be beneficial as well.

Join a local sport team. If you are not a fan of the gym or practicing random exercises then joining a local sports team may be a great solution to get outside, move around, maybe make friends and have some fun!

Take it one step at a time. Small changes can add up to better fitness. For example, walk or ride your bike to school or to a friend's house instead of getting a ride. Get on or off the bus several houses away and walk the rest of the way. Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator or escalator.

And remember!

Watch less TV or spend less time playing computer or video games. (Use this time to exercise instead!) Or exercise while watching TV (for example, sit on the floor and do sit-ups and stretches; use hand weights; or use a stationary bike, treadmill, or stair climber).

Get rid of junk food. If you exercise and eat a lot of junk food you will not get any fitter. This is because the junk food turns to fat almost immediately. Junk foods contain poor nutrition and are high in sodium and sugar.

Eat healthy. Maintaining a balanced diet can be difficult at first but it will increase energy and productivity, boost your metabolism and make you a happier person because you will be consuming the nutrients and vitamins your body needs.

· Eat a variety of foods.

· Enjoy plenty of fruits and vegetables.

· Reduce salt and sugar intake.

· Eat regularly, control the portion size.

· Drink plenty of fluids.

Know when to eat. It is really important to avoid skipping meals. A lot of people might think that you will lose weight by skipping a meal but that is very inaccurate. In addition, skipping meals can affect your energy levels.

Drink a lot of water. The human body is made of about 50-65% of water, and you need to keep replenishing it. Your body sweats a lot of that water so you need to put it back in.

Stick to your plan. You know you can do it. You are the only one that can control your actions and strong willpower can make you happy!

· Stick to a daily or every other day plan. If you have a routine that you follow it is much easier to stick to than just assuming you will get to exercising or you will get to eating a healthy meal.

Stay positive and have fun. A good mental attitude is important. Find an activity that you think is fun. You are more likely to keep with it if you choose something you like. A lot of people find it's more fun to exercise with someone else, so see if you can find a friend or family member to be active with you.

Have belief in yourself. Do not care what other people think. If you are determined and believe that you can achieve your goal of staying fit then you can! Know that feeling when you feel great and strive to reach that goal everyday. Motivate yourself by wanting to continue on this path of fitness and health.

You want to feel good, you want to look good, you want to be healthy... and you absolutely can!