Doo Yoo want a better life!! (General Fitness Tips)

Member Name: ross1979

Product:	General Fitness Tips
Date:	28/08/01 (123 review reads)
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Advantages: Feel Better, Look Better, Be Better

Disadvantages: Needs will power, Easier said than done

Sorry for the depressing fact but we are one of the most unhealthy nations in the world. In general, we smoke and drink way too much, we take little exercise and our diet basically sums up the 'what not to eat' list. If people want to live this way, its their choice, but should you want to improve your quality of life, gain more self-respect and confidence, reduce your stress levels, have less illness and lose a little weight to boot, here are 6 (I went for 5 and thought of an extra one!) tips which will help you do that.

1. MOVE!!! Each day try to find ways to get your body to move. Take the stairs, walk to the shop, go out for a cycle ride or even mow the lawn. Even small changes can make all the difference to improving your fitness levels and reducing your stress levels. If you feel up to full scale exercise such as working out in the gym or going for a few miles jogging, thats great and you will reap the benfits! But take it a step at a time and listen to your body.

2. QUIT!!! Now surely everybody knows that quitting smoking is the one thing that will most decrease your chances of avoiding the major killers in this country which are heart disease, cancer and stroke. But just imagine how much better off your body will be without 4000 dangerous chemicals floating around in it. Apparently the measurable health benefits of quitting show up after only a few days, you will also be richer and you wont reek of stale tobacco. Remember that you only have to give up one cigarette - your next one!

3. EAT PROPERLY!!! I think most people know exactly how to eat for improved health but actually doing so is a different matter. Cutting down on your fat is a big must with fried foods and fatty meats to be kept to a minimum. But dont think carbohydrates are always the good guys. Many simple carbohydrates are nothing but mere empty calories so avoid things like biscuits, cakes, sweets, sugary drinks as much as possible. The real a
nswer lies in a balanced diet with adequate vitamins and minerals. One method almost certain to achieve this is to have at least 5 portions of fruit or vegetables a day in between varied meals. You will soon find that the old saying 'you are what you eat' has more than a grain of truth.

4. REDUCE STRESS!!! Another tip that is much easier said than done since stress comes in many forms. One recommended way to do this is to spend at least half and hour a day doing something YOU like! For example you could listen to soothing music, take a long bath, walk on the beach, etc. People often use the excuse that they dont have time, but your health is so important that you should make time, even if it means cutting back on something else. Also, make an effort to avoid situations where you know you get annoyed or stressed, and count to ten before losing your temper!

5. DONT BINGE!!! A lot of people in this country like a drink which is great! One or two glasses of wine or bottles of beer will do little harm and may even improve your health. The problem is that a lot of people in this country like many drinks in quick succession, ie binge drinking. Everyone knows about the health risks associated with this and a hangover is your bodys way of saying 'What the hell are you doing to me?!'
Learning to say no is the difficult but only solution. If you cant manage it then break up your alcoholic drinks with water and drink slowly!!

6. BE HAPPY!!! If you have a positive outlook on life then your health is bound to be better. When you have a problem then put it in perspective with other people far worse off than yourself. Smile, sing, whistle, phone friends, crack jokes, watch comedy, count your blessings! It is very difficult to be unhappy while you are singing a song with a smile on your face!!

So there you have it, 6 things which will leave you healthier, happier and enjoying an improved quality of life. Of
course, you knew most of the tips above already, but it doesnt hurt to be reminded once in a while, does it??!!

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