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Statistics show that some 36 million people died of lifestyle diseases in 2008.

When World Health Organization created Move for Health Day in May 10 2002 to promote physical activities, little did anyone expected it to become a movement. Deskbound lifestyle, fast-food culture, ever-on-the-rise toll in lifestyle diseases- WHO’s Move for Health campaign 2012 has enough motivation to instruct its member states and individuals to pull up their socks and give some attention to physical health. Okay, so how much physical activity do you actually need? And here is the more burning question- “WHEN? I don’t have time…”

Move for health to protect our health, hopes and lives.

There are numerous ways that everyone, including those women who juggle-struggle between kids, family and office, can integrate some physical activities into their daily routine. And its easier than you imagine! Forget cycling, hiking or swimming if they are utterly impractical. But can’t you squeeze in a couple of 10-minute brisk walk in your day? How about a 10 minute before work, one during lunch and one after work? For instance, if you are a bus traveler, you can get down at a stop before and walk to office. Come on, you can and before long it will be as ingrained in your life as daily brushing of teeth.

Brisk walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, gardening, any sport or game, dancing, doing your household chores faster– anything would do. Just stick to it. Well and good, if you get your family and friends to join you. Mix and match and vary activities to shoo away boredom. Now how do you know you have done enough? Simple, it’s the ‘talk test’. Can you talk but not sing during whatever activity you’re doing? Yes? Way to go people, you are on the right path.

Ungluing your child from the couch or away from computers is another challenge. But you can make it happen if you choose to be active. If parents are enthu enough for physical activities, it is bound to rub off on children. After all, nothing as infectious as fun family time together, right?

In near future, the lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity, high BP etc might become alien in your circle. Move for it! It is not just a welcome weight-loss strategy, but a wise choice that will make all the difference to your being: physically, mentally and spiritually.

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Statistics suggest that there are some 35 million obese people in India. Yet, obesity is not seen as a disease here; one of the many ironies of Indian health scenario. The way it has creepily crawled to the top 10 lifestyle problems of modern India is astounding. And this is all the more reason to help alert and educate those who (read majority) are stuck to their couches of just how grim the situation has become. Obesity does not simply take a toll on the physical health but is also a free-ticket to psychological problems like depression, anxiety etc. Sadly, it’s no secret that we all exist in a somewhat callous world full of narrow mindedness, discrimination and unawareness.

Impact of Lifestyle and Imbalance Diet.

Did you know that more than 25 medical conditions or complications are linked to obesity? Diabetes, high BP, cholesterol, heart attack and stroke top the list. Simply put, obesity is the direct upshot consuming more calories than you burn. These ‘extras’ then lead to energy imbalance. Fast food culture being the most popular cause in our fast-paced world is the main convict; it is rich in calories and poor in nutrients. It may suit your schedule perfectly not your body. Environment, peer pressure, genetics’ all these play a role in undermining your say in your weight. But while even obesity due to genetics can be thwarted by your determination and will power, what is peer pressure. Finally, it all comes down to your ability to say no.

Learn to SAY NO when your peers invite you for pizza-burger bash.

Learn to SAY NO to the second piece of burfee or chocolate.

And most of all learn to SAY NO to yourself.

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