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Is there anything new that needs to be focused on? Not really. You know very well how to take care of yourself. But you slip. Or some habits might just have zoomed out of focus due to the frenzied lifestyle. Let’s keep it to the basic four. Healthy eating, regular physical activities, sound sleep and of course stress busting. Proper sprucing and healthy personal habits can help you fend off diseases as well as feel good about yourself.

Creat Your Daily Health Plan

Wonder why you don’t lose weight even after eating healthy and slogging in the gym? Sleeplessness. Women are twice as likely as men to have problems falling or staying asleep. At least 7-8 hours of shut-eye is fundamental and no compromise on that. Have dinner atleast 2 hours prior to sleeping and have a cup of warm milk before you hit the bed. Meditation also works. This is the keystone of your total well being.

Yes, there is something called ‘low stress’ diet, which is basically food low in sugar, starch and bad fat. Fruits and veggies with adequate hydration will of course take the top hat in your diet sheet. If your face falls at the sight of veggies, you can find lots of recipes on internet that are both healthy and tasty. Are you considering supplements? Not a bad idea if you are deficient, but take it after consulting with your doctor. And oh, very importantly, laugh. It is a slap to most of your stresses.  It lessens your blood pressure and relaxes you.

Make A Daily Fit Log

Physical activities are moving towards nonexistence day by day. Human body is not designed to stay glued in one place except at the time of nature’s call. And it protests with flabs on belly and fats on thighs at first. Then if you still do not respond move on to more stringent measures. Why not merge your activity-quota for the day with your hobbies? You do have a hobby, right? It is real sad if you do not have any, you know. No, you can’t blame packed schedule for this. Hobbies present a slice of job-free and duty-free time. It is your me-time. Reading, dancing, practicing a sport, gardening, spending time with kids, walks, needlework- options are endless. And no man is born as good-for-nothing. Find what you enjoy and indulge.

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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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