Your body needs nutrients to function. It needs PROPER nutrients to function well… properly. Getting the right amount of the proper nutrients is key to a balanced nutrition which provides fuel for your daily activities. It also helps kick start your metabolism, aiding in weight loss, and helps keep you going through out the day. =) Here are some very simple ways to help get your healthy lifestyle and day going.
* ALWAYS EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST – Your body is crying for food in the morning which is why it is the most important meal of the day. It kick starts your metabolism and provides you energy to help start your day!
* EAT SMALLER MORE FREQUENT MEALS – Like so many others I am always on the go. So instead of starving all day then gorging in one meal I eat small snacks all through the day. This helps keep you from those nasty energy slumps and also helps keep the craving for sugary snacks away.
* HAVE HEALTHY SNACKS- Fruits, Veggies and small servings of protein such as unsalted nuts, yogurts or low fat cheeses are perfect for snacking on all day! This again will help prevent over eating at lunch or dinner.
* ACTIVELY SHIFT YOUR FOOD CHOICES – Aim to get your body a wide variety of nutrients, including protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
* PROTEIN IS IMPORTANT – Protein is contained in every part of your body. It builds and maintains healthy body tissue,It provides an excellent source of good sustainable energy and controls many of the important processes related to metabolism which burns fat. You should aim to eat 2-3 servings of protein everyday
* FIBER IS IMPORTANT – A very important competent in a healthy diet. The is very important to your digestive system. It helps process and absorb nutrients. Fiber is only found in food that comes from plants. Fruits, vegetables, beans, oats, whole grain anything are all great sources of fiber.
* REDUCE LEVELS OF SUGAR, SATURATED FAT AND SALT – Checking the labels of the food you eat is a good way to limit the amount you consume.
* MOST IMPORTANTLY STAY HYDRATED WITH PROPER FLUIDS – These are just some simple steps to help get you on your way to a better fuller life. You would be so surprised at the difference even the smallest change in your diet will make in your over well being. All of us aspire to live a healthier, more active lifestyle. It is truly in your reach if you just to commit to some GRADUAL, long-term lifestyle changes.
Healthy diets as well as some regular physical activity are the biggest factors to everything good throughout your entire life cycle. Something as simple as taking a brisk walk and skipping dessert or eating fruit instead of pie is all you need to start this gradual process.
Having a friend or mentor or someone with the same goals in mind also help you stick to your goal as well as helping move from being gradual to long term to a habit you do everyday! The more you start doing the better you will start to feel then the easier it will be to keep going. Before you know it you will look forward to your daily activities. They be more of a leisure not a chore and you will see that you won’t only start losing weight and feeling better but you will start gaining a new lease on life!