Too much work..too less activity
Today”s generation is engaged in doing hours of desk jobs, texting, binge eating and doing everything which is the opposite of being healthy and active. We are so much grossed in our unhealthy lifestyles that we seldom get to notice how it is slowly taking toll on our health.
Lack of movement followed with unhealthy habits
This generation, on top of leading a sedentary lifestyle, has habits which are ruining their health even faster. Drinking, smoking has become a lot more common with younger people developing these habits and impacting their health. All this initially seems cool but once it starts showing the negative effects, then our eyes are opened.
Bad habits becoming COOL these days
The habits which were considered bad have started becoming cool these days which motivates more and more people to take up to these habits. We have started to become so dependent on technology that taking a bicycle instead of car or taking stairs instead of elevators makes others to laugh on the person doing so.
Effects of unhealthy lifestyle
Low immunity
Consuming large quantities of junk food and ignoring healthy food options starts taking a toll on our immune system since the body does not get proper nutrients. This leads to people falling sick often and catching diseases faster than others.
Obesity
You are what you eat. If you keep eating crap, consume empty calories, not consume enough nutrients and lead a sedentary lifestyle, it makes you gain weight which leads to obesity. Obesity gives rise to a lot of problems like diabetes, blood pressure, cardiac problems, lethargy etc.
Low life expectancy
It is obvious that when the body is not getting healthy food and nutrients, falling sick more often and getting prone to diseases, it affects the life expectancy of the person.
Modern Diet Trends
We have become CARBI-VOROUS
This generation has started consuming simple carbs a lot in their daily lifestyle. Foods like pasta, white bread, pizzas, burgers, biscuits, white rice, colas, sugary beverages have become increasingly convenient and popular among the youth. We see these foods as quick and tasty but often ignore their nutritional value. Simple carbohydrates spike our insulin and when consumed daily, they increase the chances of developing diabetes and obesity.
Processed foods have become a necessity
Due to the low cost and easy availability, processed and packaged foods have become popular. Food processing does have some benefits, such as making food last longer and making products more convenient, however, there are drawbacks to relying on a lot of heavily processed foods. Whole foods and those that are only minimally processed, like frozen vegetables without any sauce, tend to be better for your health. An unhealthy diet high in fat, added sugar and salt, such as one containing a lot of highly-processed foods, can increase your risk for cancer, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. These foods have added sugars, sodium and trans fat which further wreack havoc on health.
It is never late..start a healthy lifestyle!
You must have realized how bad it is to lead an unhealthy lifestyle. Stop regretting and switch over to a healthy lifestyle and your body will thank you. You will improve the quality of your life significantly and notice the improvements yourself.
Get up and start moving!
Start doing the favor of moving more to your body. The body is meant for moving and not for sticking ourselves on the couch. The more you move, the more active and fresh you will feel which will give you energy to go through the day. Moving more also burns more calories which which help you maintain a healthy weight.
Give up the bad habits
If your lifestyle is busy and you cannot immediately take up a gym membership or completely change your food choices, you can at least give up the bad habits. It might seem to be a challenge initially but giving up on the bad habits will stop the harm they are doing to your body.
Exercise
No, exercise not just means joining a gym. You can take 30 minutes aside and do yoga asanas or basic exercises at home also. But if you can, joining a gym is convenient and will provide you the benefits of weight training and cardio exercises. Hitting the gym will keep you motivated when you see others giving their all during workout sessions.
Befriend those leading a healthy lifestyle
This is a simple yet effective ways to inculcate the healthy habits in your routine. When your peers follow a healthy lifestyle, their choices will automatically make you think twice before taking up an unhealthy habit. It can also make working out and healthy eating a lot more fun whereas it can be monotonous if you are the lone person following a healthy lifestyle.
Tell your goals to everyone around you
Announce your fitness goals to people around you! This way you are less likely to give up and the people around you will motivate you to work on your goals. It will give you a sense of achievement when you fulfill your goal.
Consume more fruits, protein, healthy fats and complex carbs
Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet which will give you the range of nutrient benefits. Include protein in the form of chicken breast, milk, tofu, beans etc. Switch to complex carbs like oats, whole wheat chapatti, multigrain bread, brown rice instead of simple carbs. Consume healthy fats like peanut butter, salmon, nuts, avocado which are rich in omega 3, helping your brain, heart and joints remain healthy.
So stop being unhealthy and it is never late to start leading a healthy lifestyle which will benefit you as well the people around you!
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