A healthy lifestyle has a positive influence on health. It includes habits such as regular exercise, eating enough and healthy food, enjoying free time, socialization activities, maintaining high self-esteem, etc.
Year after year, we set a series of goals with the aim of improving our health and happiness. And goal setting is usually not the problem. The difficulty usually has to do with the kinds of goals we set for ourselves and the unrealistic standards we set for ourselves.
Lose ‘X’ pounds per month. Give it up completely and suddenly to the carbohydrates. Go to the gym every day. Always eat organic and local food. OR eliminate all sources of stress. These are some of the unrealistic goals we usually set for ourselves.. So it’s not surprising that 80% of the population gives up. And abandon your good intentions in no time.
It is very possible to set achievable and sustainable goals. We just have to go step by step. And 2025 could be your year to achieve this.
2025: the year you adopted a healthy lifestyle
One healthy recipe per week
This goal is perfect for those who are tired of eating processed foods. It is important to stay motivated. So try it new recipes can be the key to a healthy diet. Especially if we dare try new, healthy, organic and local foods. Variety can provide us with more nutrients and we can discover flavors and textures that pleasantly surprise us.
Read a real book every month
No more screens and electronic devices. Take advantage of your free time to immerse yourself in a book. Keep in mind that we all read at a different pace. So don’t set yourself an unrealistic goal. The first step is to choose a lecture that interests you. And the second is that you need to adapt to your personal reading habits and times.
Change your unhealthy habits gradually
If you want to give up alcohol, sugary soft drinks or coffee, start drinking more water. Or switch to natural juices. But do it gradually, albeit at a steady pace. Don’t forget ‘tobacco’, now there are SS drugs that will help you quit this habit that is so harmful to your health..
Walk every day
One walk a day has incredible health benefits. It is able to improve the mood. Helps reduce the risk of depression. Protects against heart disease. Burn fat. Tones the muscles. You don’t have to walk for 5 hours. Start with 15 minutes and go as far as your time and desire dictate. Walking briskly for half an hour a day will change your life.
Sleep hygiene
Considering the importance of hours of sleep is essential for adequate productivity in daily activities, in addition to benefiting our quality of life.. Not getting the hours of sleep our bodies need has been linked to negative effects on our bodies mental healthSufficient sleep is therefore ideal for a healthy lifestyle. The recommended sleeping hours vary between 7 and 9 hours, depending on characteristics such as age, gender, health and lifestyle..
Avoid excess salt
Excess salt has been linked to several health problems, so moderate consumption is necessary to prevent several conditions. It is recommended to consume a maximum of 5 grams per day.
Reduce sugar consumption
It is suggested that sugar intake is less than 5% of total energy to care for dental health and promote weight management.
Eat less fat
Search for replace saturated fats with healthy fats such as avocado, fish, nuts, etc.
Benefits of a healthy lifestyle
The benefits of having a style healthy life They are reflected both indoors and outdoors, the most notable of which are the following:
- By eating healthy, hydrating and exercising, we can prevent and reduce the risk of developing diseases.
- Improves the quality of life.
- Improves all stages of our lives such as childhood, adulthood, old age, pregnancy, etc.
- Provides emotional well-being.