A Healthy Addiction

Most people would want to have a fit body. But, let's admit, not all of us would ruthlessly follow all the regimes set for it. It takes discipline, patience and perseverance to live, and continue living a healthy lifestyle. So then, how do healthy people keep themselves fit amidst all the temptations (such as food, carbs, carbs, carbs and fat) that surround them?

Here's a shocker. Fit people are addicted... to healthy living.

But what does healthy living mean? Here are some habits one should develop to be truly and totally fit.

Have a focus or an objective. A healthy lifestyle begins with a goal. What is our goal? How much weight would you want to lose? What exercise regimen would you wish to follow? What food would you stop eating? Set a goal and remember your goal. It will get you through your training and diet. Begin with an end in mind. Keep a positive mindset. Constantly tell yourself that you can do it, and, eventually, you will.

Sleep 6 to 8 hours a day. Living healthy means you have enough energy to go through with your day. Sleep replenishes energy that our bodies badly need. Aside from that, sleep deprivation can cause an unhealthy craving for sweets and can alter the way you eat. Oversleeping causes you to sleaze off for the rest of the day, too. So make sure you get just enough sleep. Not too little, not too much.

Drink lots of water. Drink at least 8 glasses a day. You don't have to down it all at once, of course. Drink a glass of water before going to bed, another after taking a bath, and if you wish to lessen food intake, drink 2 glasses before your meal. Water lessens your appetite and gives you that 'full' feeling. Drink more, especially if you sweat a lot and are exposed to a very humid environment. If you get thirsty, drink water instead of drinking sugary drinks (soft drinks, sugar-loaded juices, pop, etc.).

Less sugar, more veggies. Now, vegetables aren't always welcome friends. Most of us would shudder at the thought of those greens (and yellows, and reds, and... well, you get the point), yet, these are necessary for a balanced diet. Remember the food pyramid? Yup. That kind of balanced diet. Vegetables are easier to digest, promotes a healthy metabolism, plus, it can give you a better complexion. Some people would prefer to be vegetarians, or even vegan, but not all body types are capable of vegan/ vegetarian diets due to the protein needs one may have. Before you decide (and commit) to being vegan, might as well consult your dietician first. Sugary and fatty kinds of food should be avoided, so might as well cut back on the oil and butter. Junk food and soft drinks are a big no-no... along with food with a truckload of MSG and preservatives. Try to eat fresh to feel fresh.

Exercise exercising. See those runners/ joggers in the park? Try being one of them. Morning strolls are good, even just by walking your dog, you can get to move. That's the whole point of exercise... movement. Now, people would reason out that they don't have the 'time for exercise'. The thing is, it's not really much on the length of the exercise, it's about the repetition. Try doing an exercise regimen even just for 10 minutes a day. The most important thing is that you'll get to do it every day. Don't be contented on a one-shot weight loss treatment. As earlier stated, it needs discipline and perseverance to get the body and the lifestyle that you'd want.

Normalize your eating schedule. To promote a healthy digestion, eat regularly. When we say 'eat regularly', there should be proper spacing in between meals. More importantly, DON'T skip meals. Skipping meals makes you want to make up for the meal you skipped, you become hungrier and binge eat instead of eating normally.

Meditate. Take some time to empty your mind and release your stress. Stress is one of the causes of unhealthy lifestyle. It can cause lack of sleep, which in turn would result to unhealthy eating habits and sugar-craving.

Now you know what healthy people do, try it, too! Make it a habit.

Helping fellow Singaporeans to lose weight one person at a time: Singapore Weight Loss Challenge

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