Staying fit in 2022: New Year's Resolutions!
Maintaining our health and well-being has become a necessity. While the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on both our physical and mental health, we can no longer compromise our way of life.
With that in mind, let us start the new year with loads of hope, love, and healthy resolutions. Here are five new year's resolutions to help you stay healthy and fit.
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Increase your intake of whole foods.
Making a conscious effort to fill your plate with more whole foods (such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and pure protein sources) and less processed foods is the easiest approach to start a healthy year (like bread, cheese, processed meats & pre-made frozen meals).
Choose a diet that is both healthy and sustainable.
Rather than following popular FAD diets that promise quick results while jeopardizing your metabolism and mental wellness. Diets that you won't be able to maintain in the long run once you've reached your ideal weight without feeling deprived. Then worrying that your weight will return once you resume eating without a fixed diet is not worth the effort. Choose a dietary plan that not only satisfies your objectives but also fits into your daily routine. Delivers slow but long-lasting benefits. It's a privilege to have a diet that may become your lifestyle rather than a "diet."
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Vitamin D consumption should be increased.
Vitamin D supplementation is important not just for bone and immune system health, but it can also help avoid chronic health problems (such as heart disease, diabetes, and some malignancies) and even encourage hair growth. As a result, make sure to catch some sun for at least 15-20 minutes per day and complement with a vitamin D supplement (no more than 4,000IU per day).
Move a part of your everyday routine.
Whether it's a workout, a sport, or simply going for a walk, there's something for everyone. For maximum functioning, it's critical to get your blood flowing and stimulate oxygen delivery to every region of your body. Make it a point to include some type of physical activity in your everyday routine.
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Make sleep a priority.
We often end up preferring socializing above sleeping as overworking has become a badge of pride in our society. We push our bodies to extremes by depriving them of sleep and over-caffeinating them, which leads to anxiety and weakened immunological systems. Sleep deprivation and poor quality sleep can cause major health issues like insulin resistance, neurological issues, weight gain, depression, and anxiety, to mention a few. As a result, we must obtain 7-8 hours of excellent sleep each night for our bodies to function at their best.
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