What's Holding You Back From Achieving Well-being?

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At different points throughout your life, you’re going to feel great, then not so great. Just like you’ll have healthier periods than other. But all in all, it’s often best to aim for feeling great and being healthy most of the time. It’s only realistic to expect that you’re going to have some off days and down periods. But it’s way more important to find yourself on the best possible track in life, so that your well-being is cared for the majority of the time. If you find that you’re making life choices that are affecting your health and well-being, then it may be time to take a step back and work on that.

Here are five different things that you could find are holding you back right now.

1. Your Job

First of all, there’s work. Now, for most of us, work can be the main catalyst for stress and that really is only a natural thing. If you think that you’re more stressed than you should be right now, first take a look at your career and workload. If you’re spending more time stressed out about work and getting things done than you are enjoying it, it’s time to make a change. Sometimes, you will need to change careers or company, but sometimes you may just need to balance out your busy day job with more downtime outside of work.

2. Toxic Relationships

From here, if you find that you’re unhappy in your relationship, then it’s also time to do something about it. There are lots of different signs that you’re in a toxic relationship as https://www.prevention.com can show you. If you think that this sounds like your relationship, or any relationship that you have, it may be time to walk away. If it’s breaking you down mentally and physically, it will be the best for you in the long run.

3. A Bad Lifestyle

From here, if you know that you are living unhealthily, then it could be time to start making a change to your habits too. If you’re drinking too much, suffering from addiction, not sleeping, or just eating junk all of the time, it will impact on your overall well-being. So make the right decision today to benefit your health in the future.

4. Embarrassing Health Problems

Then, there are health problems themselves. And getting the flu can be annoying, but if you’re dealing with embarrassing health problems, then you need to get a specialist, such as https://www.urologygeorgia.com, to correct them for you. It’s so important that you can deal with poor health, even if you’re embarrassed, if you want to improve your well-being.

5. YOU

But have you ever thought that it could be you yourself that’s in the way of you living a happy and healthy life? Sometimes, we can’t even see that we’re the problem! If you’re making poor choices over and over again, if you’re not taking control of your life, if you’re thinking negatively all of the time - something's got to give. It’s hard and it will take time, but once you decide that you want to make a change and you want to be happy and healthy, then taking steps in the right direction could really turn things around for you.

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A Great Framework: Building Healthy Bones

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As humans, we all benefit from a decent amount of structure. The greatest example of a structure in us, as people, is our bones. We may not be able to see them, but like depression and other internal issues, we feel them, but they’re not necessarily seen. So, what is the best way to build healthy bones, especially as bone density tends to weaken as we get older?

Boost Your Calcium Consumption

Yes, it may be obvious, but while people think that calcium is all they need to build healthy bones, this is not the main solution! The key is to pair calcium with vitamin D, as well as other key nutrients, like magnesium. If you have a diet rich in leafy green vegetables this will be a big help, but if you are struggling to fight a losing battle with a bone condition like osteoporosis, you may want to supplement your healthy diet. You can look at the AlgaeCal reviews on Amazon and see that a lot of people who are fighting osteoporosis or osteopenia have a lot of praise for it. However, remember that supplements aren’t a cure just by itself. You need to make sure you have the adequate diet in place to get the benefits of a wide range of nutrients, like vitamin K as well as Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin.

Delve Into Your Family History

If you have any concerns about your bones, you may want to do some research into your family history to see if there are any issues in your immediate family, such as a parent or a sibling. If you have any close members of the family who have had osteoporosis, you are more likely to develop it yourself.

Start Exercising!

It appears to be the cure all for many health issues, and your bone health is one of those. If you start to integrate weight-bearing exercises into your workout routine, such as running, skiing, or jump rope, these have been shown to keep the bones strong. It's also beneficial to start resistance training, by doing weightlifting or starting at home with body weight exercises.

Cut Down On Your Vices

Yes, unfortunately all those things that we like to consume to excess aren’t particularly good for our bones. Not just nicotine and alcohol, but caffeine has a big impact on how our bodies can absorb calcium. So it's is recommended to cut back on your caffeine intake, but not give up on it entirely, just as long as you have more than your adequate share of calcium in your diet, not just from milk, but leafy vegetables.

Get Out In The Sunshine

As previously mentioned, vitamin D has a sufficient impact on our ability to absorb calcium. If there isn't much sunshine where you live, and you can't get the recommended 10 to 15 minutes in the sun three times a week, you can get your vitamin D intake through shrimp, sardines, egg yolks, or tuna.

 

Building our bones as a strong framework for our body is a priority. It's what will make us run faster and feel much more vibrant. So it's important for you to take control of your bone structure now.

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A Foolproof Guide To Developing Healthy Habits

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When it comes to healthy habits, you probably know what you should be doing.

It would be difficult not to, in truth. The realities of the health decisions we make are made clear every single day. It’s fair to assume that most people will - at least in abstract - know the following things they should or shouldn’t do regarding their health:

  • Eat a healthy, balanced diet that is low in sugar and refined fats.

  • Eat a good amount of oily fish for optimal health.

  • Be neither over or underweight, instead finding a “just right” zone for yourself.

  • Exercise regularly, at least three times a week though preferably more.

  • Drink plenty of water, ideally around two liters per day.

  • Don’t binge drink alcohol or exceed your weekly recommended intake limit.

  • Don’t smoke cigarettes, period.

The above are pretty much the established things we all know we should do, but… don’t.

Life has a tendency to get in the way. You want to eat a healthy diet with meals at regular intervals, but then you have to work through lunch on a tough office project. You want to work out three times a week, but then you have a clash of social engagements and work-related events and you just don’t have the time. You know you shouldn’t drink excessively, but you’ve had a hard week, what’s an extra glass of wine going to do? And so on and so forth.

It’s fair to say that knowledge is not the problem when it comes to healthy habits. We all know them; they’re all repeated to us often enough. Just because we know something doesn’t mean we can do it; it’s the implementation that’s the problem. We’re busy; we get distracted; we forget just how important these things can be.

So how can you learn healthy habits - and keep them established?

 

#1 - Repetition

It takes 30 days to make a habit, or so the conventional wisdom goes. That means that to truly establish a good habit, you’re going to have to commit to it, every day, for 30 days.

So let’s take an example, an easy one to begin with: quitting smoking. If you go cold turkey when you quit smoking, the chances of success aren’t good. You’re far better off with nicotine replacement therapy or - most commonly - switching to vaping, which is generally considered to be a far safer alternative to tobacco. If you’re interested in using vaping to quit cigarettes then you can learn more at www.vaporescence.com/pages/aspire; for NRT ideas, or contact your doctor.

So on day one, you don’t smoke - and you don’t change that at all for 30 days. Try and see this as a 30 day stretch; ignore the fact that after 30 days, you still won’t smoke. Just focus on those thirty days; run a countdown; do anything you can to keep yourself on track for that period.

By the time the 30 days are up, you won’t even want to return to your bad habit. The new, better habit will have become the normal. It’s a psychological trick on yourself, but it’s incredibly effective if you get yourself to see through those 30 days.

#2 - Start Early

So let’s think about an exercise regime; perhaps you want to do yoga, thanks to the myriad of benefits it has to offer its practitioners.

If you plan to go to a yoga class at the end of the day - when you have already gone through an entire eight hours of work - then you’re not making it easy on yourself. You’re relying on the idea that you will have the time, effort, and inclination after a day that is already long enough. For the first few times you’re meant to do it, your newfound optimism and determination will be enough to get you into the studio - but it’s incredibly unlikely that's a routine you’re going to be able to continue.

So rather than tagging your new yoga routine at the end of the day, start with your new plan. Get up 20 minutes earlier and do yoga in front of the TV, while you wait for coffee to brew and your breakfast to cook. At this point in the day, you’ll be more open and receptive to the idea, because you’ve yet to tire yourself out with the stresses of a normal working day. If you need some advice on getting up earlier, then www.goinswriter.com/wake-up-early has got you covered.

This also means you can bask in the fact you’ve ticked off your new routine before most people have got out of bed. Allow yourself a little smugness - you’ve earned it!

#3 - Try Hypnotism

Sometimes, the best thing you can do to establish healthy habits is to make your existing habits distasteful to you. In comparison, the healthier way of doing things naturally becomes preferable.

But how do you make yourself dislike food that’s bad for you? We don’t eat junk food, sugar, and processed meals because we dislike them - we do it because they taste good. They are specifically designed to not only taste good, but make us want to come back for more and more. How can you possibly convince yourself they’re actually terrible, when your entire body is craving them?

Hypnotism might be the answer you’re looking for. Under clinical settings, a hypnotist can attempt to “rewire” the way you think about certain foods. Rather than seeing them as delicious, your brain can be awakened to associating them with ill health and feeling uncomfortable. The success of this depends on how susceptible you are to hypnotism in general, but you won’t know unless you find out.

 

Establishing healthy habits is difficult, especially if you’re trying to do everything at once. Nevertheless, it is possible to change the way your mind works and establish a reliable pattern that allows you to move forward in healthier, more beneficial ways. Repeat; trick; and even hypnotize yourself into seeing the light - you’ll be better off for it in every possible way.

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When Do You Need A Doctor?

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It’s a good question, and a lot of people simply don’t have the right answer. Some people think that you should go to the doctor whenever you notice a change to your body and of course, this isn’t true. The human body is a weird place, and it can change without reason or rhyme multiple times through the year. A perfect example of this would be blood spots. Now, if you start to see tiny, pinprick dots on your body, you might be understandably worried. It can be difficult when we see a change and don’t know the cause, particularly if it doesn’t appear to be going away.

However, it’s important to understand that a condition like this can be caused by numerous factors. It can occur due to straining. So, if you’ve been lifting heavy items recently, that could be the cause for these blood spots. Or, maybe it’s just age. Lots of people develop these little spots as they get older and this can begin at age 25. Of course, if you look online, you’ll find one of the top results links petechiae to leukemia, but that doesn’t mean it’s the most likely cause. So, when should you visit the doctor?

When It Hasn’t Disappeared

Most changes to your body will disappear within two weeks. That’s true if you have a cyst on your body that you are convinced is a cancerous lump. If within two weeks, it’s gone, there’s no need to take a trip to the doctor. If it’s still there after two weeks, well that’s another matter. But don’t worry, it’s probably still nothing serious, it’s just better to be safe than sorry.

When It Gets Worse

Yes, some times over those two weeks your condition will get worse, or you will see new symptoms. At that point, you should definitely head to an urgent care clinic. The benefit of urgent care is that there are really no wait times. So, if you are worried about your condition, you can get treatment from a doctor immediately. It’s always best to tell someone about your condition first though so you can get a second opinion before taking a trip to the doctors.

It’s worth pointing out that there are plenty of diseases and illnesses where the outlook is brighter when noticed and treated early. However, two weeks won’t make that much of an impact on a diagnosis, and it can keep you from succumbing to paranoia.

When You’re Injured?

You might think that if you have been injured, there’s no reason to visit a doctor. Particularly, if there seems to be no sign of pain or even any permanent damage. Do be careful though because the human body is quite odd. Pain can develop weeks or even months after an injury if it hasn’t been treated properly. That’s why you want the advice of a doctor whenever you suffer an injury.

Hopefully, this advice will help you decide when it’s actually time to see a doctor to stay in good health and when you should just wait for your symptoms to pass.

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5 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Parents Health

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We’re in control of our own health, and when we’re young (at least relatively) mostly all it takes is a desire to be healthy. With the will, we can do it. This is not true for our parents, who have to contend with aging bodies and weakened immune systems, among other factors if they want to stay healthy. When your parents enter their golden years, you’ll have a greater responsibility in ensuring they stay healthy for as long as possible. Below, we outline five ways you can work towards this.

 

Close Monitoring

It’s rare that a person is struck down by an illness or health issue that materializes seemingly out of nowhere. It’s usually a slow decline. As such, it’s up to you to monitor your parent’s health, to keep an eye on their ability to do all the things they used to be able to do. Of course, if you find that they’re struggling to reach the top drawers, then that’s not an instant cause for concern; bodies can’t stay agile forever. But if you notice a more general deterioration in their health before it becomes too serious, you’ll be able to take steps to give them help.

 

Stay Informed

Parents can be pretty private, especially as they enter their later years. They’re either private or don’t want to bother people with their problems, even if they know you’re more than happy to help (this was the case with my mother, who although she was still pretty young, passed away from an illness we id not know had gotten serious). It’s important that you keep an open dialogue with your parents, and stay informed about any health conditions they might have, however small they may be. If you’re informed about any health problems they have, you can read up on the condition and see if things are improving or getting worse over time with the help of their primary care doctor.

 

Outside Help

You can’t be expected to do everything on your own. You have your own life, after all. If your parents are struggling with their health and require more specialized care than you can provide, then look to experts like Riddle Village nursing services for help. By bringing in outside help, your parents will be able to get the level of treatment and care they need, while you’ll be able to rest easy knowing they’re well taken care of.  

 

Taking Care of the Basics

As we get older, it becomes more difficult to complete the many daily tasks that make up life. Older people can sometimes forget to eat properly, which can weaken their immune system and make them more susceptible to minor illnesses. A simple thing you can do is to perform their weekly shop for them so that they have everything they need to feed themselves through the week. If they’re unable to make the meals, prepare them yourself and put them in the freezer.

 

Remember Their Needs

You’re worried about your parents, but you shouldn’t forget that they’re still functioning adults. Be tactful when you’re trying to give them help, and be sensitive to what they need as individuals. They won’t like losing their autonomy if they think it’s being snatched away from them, so tread lightly and remember that you’re doing this for their benefit.

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Take Better Care Of You: Health Tips For Maintaining Inner Beauty

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It’s easy to forget to take care of yourself sometimes.  With more demands on our time and attention from work, children and family, the importance of keeping healthy can take a back seat.  It’s time to make a change to your health and maintain a better, longer lasting version of yourself.

We all know the rules.  Exercise often, eat a balanced diet, stay hydrated.  But there are other important factors we are missing.  When was the last time you saw your doctor, for example? How long have you been ignoring that ache in your neck? I’ve gathered together a short guide of changes you need to make now. Small changes for a better future.  So sit back, grab a cup of green tea and read on …

I won’t kick start this with hydration but will instead highlight the importance right now and get to it later.  Drink.  Drink 2 litres a day.  Every day.  Instead we’ll start by looking at fitness.

Your heart is the only thing between you and death.  If your heart fails, well that’s essentially the end of it all.  So keeping it healthy and and strong is vital.  Experts advise we take a minimum of 25 minutes of exercise per day. This can range from gentle walking to more high impact sports such as running.  Cardio fitness is the key to a nice strong heart but there are so many exciting ways to get the heart pumping.  Here are three to get you inspired

1: The Quick Morning Cardio Burn

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If you don’t have time to make it to the gym, wake up and smash a 15 minute cardio wake up call.  Simple exercises like one minute reps of jumping jacks, squat thrusts, sit ups, high chests and running up and down the stairs, repeated 5 times each (Only pick three and mix them up everyday)   Or include a short weight lifting routine as I wrote about in this blog into your quick cardio.  It will give you a super snappy cardio buzz before breakfast.  You can jump in the shower and feel the extra energy boost.  Cardio exercise increases your metabolism all day so you can feel smug that you have set the town of your day and enjoy a guilt three latte at lunch.

 

2: The Enthusiastic Run

Running isn’t for everyone but, don’t knock it until you have given it a good go.  Running with interval sprints of thirty seconds for 30 minutes is a real fat burning cardio boost which will help trim you down whilst toning your muscles.  You need to ensure you have the correct trainers and kit to protect your limbs as this is a high impact sport.  The very best thing about falling in love with running is that it is completely free and you can do it absolutely anywhere.  Put your music in your ears and pound away the miles.  Mix running up with something like swimming to keep your body moving without constant high impact on your joints.

 

3: Think Different!

Horse riding may not look like it’s burning much in the way of calories but a one hour horse ride burns the same calories as a 30 minute run.  It is also extremely good at building up your core muscles and working your inner thigh.  Giving you a cardio and toning exercise all in one.  Make sure you stay safe by wearing all the correct kit and find a local riding school that gives lessons in a school or takes you out and about on brilliant hacks.  You won’t even notice your heart is getting a workout.  You might notice it the following day in your muscles though!

 

If you can include 20-30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise into your daily routine, you will be well on the way to improving the health of your heart.

 

Next on the list of things we usually put on the back burners are regular health checks with a doctor or our dentist.  As we grow older we need to keep an eye on things.  Prevention is most definitely better than cure, but with certain illnesses we can be blissfully unaware of any changes until it’s too late.

Our teeth suffer years of abuse without a good hygienist, so get online and use http://dentists.nhere.me to find a local dentist and go for regular check ups and cleans. This is especially important if you have children.  Kids watching their parents taking care of their teeth are twice as likely to take care of their own.  Make it fun.  Brush together and get your kids to enjoy visits to the dentist.  

Finding a good doctor is also important.  Women over 20 should be having regular smear tests and women over 35 should be having well women tests. Check your breasts often and at different points in your cycle so you get to notice any changes in the shape and feel of them.  If you notice anything out of place, make an appointment and get a second opinion.

 

Keeping a little back for yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can bestow upon your body.  Mindfulness.  Relaxation.  These two simple things are so often forgotten, but without them we can suffer unhealthy habits and even create mental health issues we could have avoided.  Meditation is particularly helpful at putting your monkey mind to task.  Our minds can create huge problems for relatively minor issues.  Learning to control that is the key to lasting inner peace.

Yoga is a fantastic release for stress and can be practiced either first thing in the morning to energize you, or with a little meditation last thing at night to prepare your body for sleep.  You don’t have to find a class to learn the basics with lots of handy tips on line like these, just find a comfortable, clutter free area and a quite 15 minutes then practice the slow, low impact movements whilst allowing your mind to run free of all the chatter.  

Inner peace is something that we need to help us solve problems and make better decisions.  Lying in bed with a million worries and anxieties will lead us to a pattern of no sleep and sluggish behavior.  Lack of sleep can have serious impact on our day to day lives.  Creating havoc with our skin and general health.  Find peace, relax and sleep!

 

Lastly, I mentioned it in the first half of this article, hydration and a healthy balanced diet.

You will not find one article in the world on health that doesn’t stress the importance of drinking pure water every day.  Amounts range, but setting yourself up for the challenge of 2 liters a day, will make remarkable changes in your life.  From your brain to your skin and your general energy levels, water will change the way you take on the world and help you form better decisions.  Cells need water to regenerate so, a little like plants, without regular water we will slowly wither away, health will deteriorate and eventually we’ll die!

 

Clean eating, removing processed and sugary foods from your diet, will give your digestive system a happy detox.  Homemade meals with fresh local ingredients or, better still, home grown ingredients will ensure heart, cell and brain health.  A balanced diet is proven to decrease your risk of many cancers and increase your life expectancy so get to it!

Take better care of yourself, look and feel more beautiful and enjoy life, longer.

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Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: Preventing Health Problems As You Get Older

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It’s very important as you get older to make sure you have all the relevant health checks. With things like diseases becoming more and more common as you get older, you need to be sure that you are keeping on top of everything when it comes to your health. Going to the doctor is never a good thing, even if you are feeling 100% well, so why don't you try and prevent this by giving yourself a health MOT. Regardless of how old you are, we need to always be keeping an eye on our health, whether you are 19 or 90, and especially if you are in your mid-20s, it's now time to start thinking seriously about how healthy you actually are. Have you noticed your hangovers getting a bit worse these days? It is all part of getting older! But not to worry, here are some basics you need to think about.

 

Your Eyes and Ears

While we may wear glasses already, it doesn't hurt to check if your eyes are functioning properly, and it is worth having an eye test on a regular basis, preferably once a year. Going to your local eye doctors on a regular basis can make sure that you prevent certain eye ailments like glaucoma or any other inflammation. It is also worth having a hearing test, especially if you go to many gigs in the meantime! There is a lot of research into the devastating effect of earphones on hearing loss at a young age, which can bring on hearing problems like tinnitus before the age of 30. So, if you see Metallica on a regular basis, or go to many silent discos, start to shield your ears from the loud noise!

 

Your Skin

Keeping an eye on your skin as you get older is something that we tend to overlook for the most part. For example, if you have cracks at the corner of your mouth this may indicate a lack of vitamin B2, and any bruising may be a sign of a lack of Vitamin C or any other nutrients that can affect your blood’s ability to clot. It is also worth keeping an eye out for any changes in your skin tags or moles that do not disappear after a few weeks. Also, as we get older, we may find ourselves intolerant to more foods such as gluten. Have you noticed that your skin is a lot itchier than normal? This could be a sign of a gluten intolerance.

 

Your Digestion

Back onto gluten intolerance, if you find that you bloat very easily, this could be another sign. Other symptoms that could be digestive issues can be tiredness, weight loss that is unexplained or pains in your stomach. If you have any of these, it may be worth checking with a dietitian, especially if the symptoms persist.

 

While these are only a handful of issues that can occur, it is better to be aware of what they are before they become incredibly serious. Prevention is better than cure, so start to prevent them now so you can become a better you.

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5 Things To Consider When Taking Supplements

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Supplements exist to assist your healthy lifestyle and make sure you can live in comfort. It might be a case of easing the symptoms of a disorder, or simply making sure you’re equipped with the right necessities for your body. In any case, they can be very beneficial in the right circumstances. If you don’t know what you’re doing with them, though, they can be just as dangerous.

Do You Need Them?

Before you start taking supplements, you need to really decide if they are for you. If it’s an illness that could easily be made manageable with a better style of living, then maybe you should reconsider. Start going outside and exercising while eating healthily, and you may find that the symptoms go away automatically. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t take supplements, but make sure they’re a necessity first.

Taking The Right Amount

Just because these are supplements and not medicines, it doesn’t mean you can afford to take them any less seriously. When we’re prescribed medication, we’re very diligent in making sure we don’t take more than the recommended amount. That can change when it comes to supplements. Sure, with the right dose, your supplement could help to prevent the spread of bad bacteria. Take too much, though, and the effects could be damaging rather than beneficial

Side Effects

Just like with any sort of medication, side effects are a consideration that you need to think about. No-one can make any guarantees that you’ll be free of side effects when taking supplements but study them properly in advance. Make sure you know what to look out for, and talk to your doctor to ensure that they will be suitable for you. If there are any particularly bad potential side effects, this is especially important.

They Won’t Solve Everything

In an ideal world, we’d all use supplements as a replacement for medication. Putting natural ingredients in our body is always a better alternative when possible. Unfortunately, it isn’t always an option. This is another area where talking to a medical professional is the best case. Tell them about the supplements you’ve found, and see what they suggest. They’ll be able to tell you whether they are appropriate for your condition or not.

Don’t Become Reliant

When you get to a point, it’s easy to become reliant on supplements. You could go by for months taking it when you really don’t need to. Again, this all comes back to the amount that you’re taking. With the wrong amounts, it can be very detrimental to your health. At some point, you need to stop and think about how many supplements you are taking. Do you still need to take them, or have the original symptoms subsided? Make sure you don’t fall into a pattern of reliance.

 

Remember: In the right circumstances, supplements can be exactly what you need to improve your health. You must make sure that you need them before you take them, though, instead of making your health even worse!

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6 Important Things You Need to Know to Strip Fat

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Do you wish you could get rid of that areas on your body that annoy you? There are some important things you need to know if you’re going to strip that fat. Read on to learn how to do it properly:

 

1. Fat is Not the Same as Weight

Fat is not the same as weight, so you need to get that out of your head if you’re going to strip it properly. It isn’t about weighing yourself and watching the number go down on the scales. It’s about watching your body get smaller, even if your weight stays the same. And that can easily happen when you’re losing fat and not weight! Losing fat makes for a leaner appearance, but losing weight might not make any difference at all.

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2. You Need to Work Smarter

It’s all about working smarter when you want to strip fat, not harder. You need to do a mix of exercises to get it off as best as you can. HIIT, steady state cardio, lifting, and plyometrics are all brilliant exercises for getting that fat off. That means you can’t hop on the treadmill for 3 hours and think you’ve had a great workout.

 

3. Consistency is Key

You need to be consistent if you want to get rid of that fat for good. You can’t do 2 gym sessions a week and expect it to come off. You can’t get upset about the results you didn’t get with the effort that you didn’t put in! Make sure you stick to your plan to a T to get the results you want.

 

 

4. Measure Your Results Away from the Scales

Do not step on the scales when you’re trying to strip fat. As mentioned before, weight and fat are two different things, so measure yourself instead. If you’re getting smaller, you’re stripping fat. If you’re not, something needs to change for you to break out of your plateau.

 

5. Your Diet is So Important

Your diet is more important than the exercise when it comes to stripping fat. Don’t just pick up low calorie foods or ‘low fat’ foods or anything like that. Foods that are marketed as diet foods are a big no no. You want natural foods. Foods that fill you up, make you feel good and make you look great. Lots of vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats.

Keep the carbs lower when you’re trying to strip fat, but don’t cut them out completely. You don’t want to end up having a binge! Supplements can help too like if you  buy garcinia cambogia or something else that can help.

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6. Water is a Must

Drinking lots of water is a must. Gradually build your intake up if you’re not used to it. Start by having 2 liters, then work your way up to 3. You can probably have around 4 liters safely when you’re exercising too, but make sure you feel ok. You don’t want to dilute your body too much and have an overdose of water in your system... not good!

 

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My Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Love Being Healthy

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I am one of these people who loves being healthy. As I have mentioned before, I am not a fan of medicine, so I always like to ensure that my body is as healthy as possible. I exercise regularly, eat the right foods, and always try to be the healthiest that I can be.

 

We are lucky to live in a time where being healthy is easy. Almost all grocery stores and supermarkets stock healthy foods, and thanks to YouTube, we can exercise for free in the comfort of our own homes. So when it comes to being unhealthy, we don’t really have an excuse, do we? 

For me, being healthy is a way of life, and it should be for you too. Still not convinced? Then make sure to keep reading, below:

A balanced and healthy lunch. 

A balanced and healthy lunch. 

You’ll be less likely to contract infections

Winter is on the way, and with it comes all those pesky colds and nasty winter vomiting bugs. If you want to protect yourself from them, all you need to do is start putting the right things into your body.

Did you know the foods that you eat have a direct link to how happy and healthy your body is? The more vitamins and nutrients you get each day, the stronger your body will be when it comes to fighting off infections.

 

You’ll lose weight

If you are few pounds heavier than you should be, by swapping to a healthier diet, you’ll lose weight. Don’t get me wrong here, no matter what shape or size your body is that’s fine, but if you want to be healthy, getting rid of excess fat is crucial.

That doesn’t mean being super skinny - we’re all meant to have a small amount of fat on our bodies. Simply by swapping from snacking on junk food to fruit, you could lose up to two pounds a week. That means that in a month, you could lose a massive eight pounds.

 

Cheaper health insurance

Did you know that by being healthier, your health insurance premium could be lower? That’s because, when you take out health insurance, the cost is worked out based on how much of a risk you are considered to be.

People who are deemed "unhealthier" are more prone to health conditions, like diabetes, meaning that insurance is more expensive. That’s why, when it comes to your insurance, the healthier your body is, the better. Plus, by getting a better insurance policy, you will have access to better medical care, such as at one of the Urgent Care facilities.

 

You’ll get a better night’s sleep

Many people don’t realize it, but by being healthy, you will sleep better. If you eat the right foods and exercise regularly, you will find getting a good night’s sleep much easier. Often, the sugars in junk food can lead to insomnia, as they leave you feeling hyper from all the sugar.

 

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