Get Healthy This Spring

Soon there will be plenty of articles in magazines telling you how to get your body bikini-ready for the summer. It has gotten to the point where most of us equate having a healthy body to having a body that will instantly look good in a swimsuit, but that is a very simplistic view.

Having a healthy body simply means you feel energized, confident, and fit, no matter what your swimsuit options are this summer. With that in mind, here are some tips to get you healthy this summer; bikini optional.

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Exercise

Your whole body benefits from regular exercise, even if you don’t do it with a weight loss goal in mind. It prevents a range of health problems, including cancer, arthritis, and type 2 diabetes. It’s also a natural mood enhancer, and can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Finally, it gives you more energy, so you can get through a whole day without feeling the urge to nap. You don’t even need to do a long workout; simply exercising for 150 minutes a week will greatly benefit your mind and body.  You could probably achieve this by walking to your local store instead of taking the car.

Stay hydrated

It’s amazing how most of us still don’t drink enough water throughout the day, despite knowing all the benefits. Drinking at least two litres of water a day will keep your brain sharp, clear your skin, and helps your kidneys flush out toxins from your body. As an added bonus, drinking water keeps you from drinking unhealthy beverages such as juice and fizzy drinks, which are all high in sugar and do nothing to alleviate thirst.

Stop smoking

We all know smoking is bad, yet we all have a difficult time kicking the habit. There are many tools out there to help smokers quit, from nicotine patches, support groups, and E-cigarettes, which use premium e-liquids and contain no nicotine.

Eat more protein

When you exercise, you’re effectively breaking down your muscle and protein is a certain way to help you repair and build up your muscles again. Protein also helps you stick to your diet, as it keeps you feeling fuller for longer, and it can help stabilize your blood sugar. You should make sure to have a breakfast that is rich in protein so you can stay full until lunchtime. You don’t even have to switch to breakfast smoothies.

Sleep

The average person needs between six and eight hours of sleep per night in order to function well the next morning. When you sleep, your body produces cells that fight infection, inflammation, and stress. Getting too little sleep or poor-quality sleep only makes you more prone to getting sick, and also increases the time you need to recover from illness.

You should also get rid of your noisy alarm clock, because it jolts you awake and you don’t feel as rested as you should. Instead, buy a progressive alarm clock, that will allow you to wake up naturally.

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