5 Healthy Habits You Can't Live Without!

Many chronic diseases are caused by lifestyle. People tend not to exercise as much as they should; they allow themselves to become overweight, by indulging in unhealthy foods and habits that may lead to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and strokes. The problem with unhealthy and bad eating habits is that they are difficult to turn around. Many people try to change their lifestyle all at once, which is extremely difficult to accomplish. As a result, they often give up all of their healthy habits and resort to the usual negative health habits that they had before they attempted a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes it just takes a few days or a few weeks of trying to live healthy before the individual becomes overwhelmed and gives up. They stop exercising and go back to eating processed foods and junk foods.This is why it is better to change your health habits one habit at a time so that you don’t become overwhelmed and stop trying to be healthy altogether.

Most weight loss programs work if they are done carefully and don’t deprive the individual too much. The same is true of exercise programs. If you choose an exercise that you really enjoy or increase your physical activity gradually, it will be a lot easier to stick to the program so that you don’t become discouraged and quit exercising altogether.

The trick to healthy living is to begin gradually. Don’t try any trendy diet or fitness fad. If you try a fad with gusto, you are likely to respond negatively and you won’t stick with the programs. There are a few simple things you can do to live a happier and healthier life. Start with just these 5 changes in health habits:

• Try eating one healthy meal a day. Even if you eat processed foods most of the time, by eating just one healthy meal each day, you will feed your body with good nutrition and healthy proteins. Healthy meals consist of mainly fruits and vegetables, supplemented with whole grain products, and lean meats.

• Drink a glass of water before each meal. Water is perhaps the best liquid you can drink. By drinking a glass of water before meals (an 8-ounce glass is enough,) you will feel fuller before eating, and you won’t eat as much.
  

• Be active during lunch. Try eating your meals and then take some time to exercise. You don’t have to work out excessively but you should be able to take a brisk walk. Not only will this energize you but also it will help burn off the calories and aid in the digestive process. It really doesn’t matter what type of exercise you do as long as you choose something reasonable that will help you feel better after eating your lunch. Exercising also helps decrease stress.
  

• Try a Meal Replacement Bar. This involves eating a healthy protein bar as a snack instead of junk foods. Most meal replacement bars contain a lot of good nutrition and fiber. They are also not as calorie-rich as you would think. They help stave off hunger pangs that are typical by mid-afternoon time. Keep a stash of these protein bars in your desk at work or in your purse or briefcase so you can grab one whenever you feel hungry. It will keep you from going to the vending machines and making poor food choices. Try eating a meal replacement bar that is high in fiber and that has at least 10 to 15 grams of protein per bar.
  

• Exercise regularly. If you have a gym membership, try working out at least 3-4 times per week. Choose an activity you enjoy and make the most of it for at least a half hour per session. This will help energize you, may build muscle mass, and will help you lose weight by burning off excess calories.
  

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