Staying physically fit is a lifestyle that should be a part of
everyone’s life. In order to stay fit the mind must become programmed to
follow some basic rules that were designed for healthy living. These
rules of healthy living must become routines that are part of who we
are.
Rule number one – Starting the day off with a positive
attitude is the beginning of success. To stay physically fit we must
start each day planning on living a healthy day. We must realize that
eating a healthy meal in the morning can help carry us throughout the
day, while working toward staying physically fit. We must take the time
to eat something in the morning and not just coffee. This kind of effort
must be part of our daily living. There are a number of healthy meals
we can have in the morning, and plenty of recipes. Or we can start the
day off preparing vegetables or/and fruit with a juicer or a blender.
This is an excellent way to start the day off giving the body some very
important nutrients.
Rule number two – Each day should have some
kind of exercise included. Staying physically fit must include an
exercise routine as part of the daily schedule. To make sure you stay on
target, en exercise program much be put in place that includes
exercising four to six days a week. With all the material available, and
the number of health clubs and personal trainers available, there
shouldn’t be a problem having an exercise program designed specifically
for you. The key is to make sure the program is utilized on a regular
schedule. That’s why it’s so important to start each day knowing what
exercising is scheduled for that day, and what time of the day will it
be done. To help stay on target each day, a planner should be utilized.
Writing down the plans for the day is an excellent way to keep on
target.
To keep the exercise program going strong no cigarette
smoking or excessive drinking should be a part of the day. Smoking is
very dangerous for your health, and it also makes cardio exercising very
difficult. Excessive drinking can cause you to quit the exercise
program entirely, and it can be dangerous for your health.
Rule number three- Planning what food to eat
throughout the day. Staying physically fit has several components, and
knowing what to eat is a big part of it. Once again, a plan needs to be
put in place to have positive results. Staying physically fit means
knowing how to eat healthy meals throughout the day. There are a number
of books that explain what foods would be appropriate for healthy
living. A strong effort must be made to monitor the food put into the
mouth, and the amount to eat. To stay on target the right portion of
food must be eaten, and that doesn't include the super size portion.
In
addition, eating after seven o'clock is not advisable, because food
will sit on the stomach and not digest properly. This could lead to
weight gain. The whole plan involves becoming familiar with healthy food
choices and knowing what portions are appropriate.Several smaller meals
are advisable. If you are very active and not getting enough nutrients
from the food you eat, some supplements can be beneficial. Talk to a
nutritionist to find out what supplements you need.
Rule number
four - Staying physically fit involves getting enough sleep each day.
Generally, getting eight hours of sleep each night is enough to keep you
alert and healthy. When we break up a day into segments of eight hours
the picture becomes clear. Eight hours for work-eight hours for free
time and eight hours of sleep. This schedule will keep you vibrant and
ready to handle the day.
Staying physically fit is a good way to have a productive life, and to help enjoy life to the fullest.
Physically
fit people have fewer medical problems, less time in the doctor office,
fewer colds and flu, fewer diseases and their recuperation time for
illnesses is faster than people who are not fit. One of the most
important attributes of being fit is that it contributes to living a
long life. Sometimes physically fit people live strong and productive
lives well onto their eighties or nineties. Long life is directly
related to the healthy choices being made throughout their life.