Summer is almost here, and now is the time to begin to marinate in a healthy lifestyle. Here are three easy ways to get you started.
Eat Right
The truth is that we really are what we eat. Consuming a high fat, high carbohydrate diet will just slow you down, make you tired, and cause you to gain weight. Having a high intake of fruits and vegetables will give you the necessary nutrients your body needs, and boost will your energy level.
Eating healthy can be expensive. There are many farmers’ markets around that allow you to purchase fresh produce at a lower prices than the grocery stores. You can find produce food trucks in various Kansas City locations.
Planting your own garden is another option. If you don’t have the space at your home to accomplish this, take advantage of the community gardens available in Independence, Kansas City, and Overland Park, Ks , to name a few, that allow you to cultivate and grow veggies on a rented plot.
Don’t think that you have a green thumb? No problem! There are organizations, like Cultivate Kansas City and Harvesters that provide education to the community on how to grow and maintain your own garden.
Exercise
Exercising and being active is a vital part of creating a healthy lifestyle, and can help you relieve stress. According to the Mayo Clinic, activity “releases your feel-good endorphins and distracts you from daily worries.”
Some great examples of incorporating activity in your life are walking, running, bike riding, yoga, Zumba, and yard work. Take advantage of the spring and summer months to get going.
Get Plenty Of Rest
This is very important for brain and physical functionality. Look at what HELPGUIDE.ORG shares about the importance of sleep.
Sleep isn’t exactly a time when your body and brain shut off. While you rest, your brain stays busy, overseeing a wide variety of biological maintenance that keeps your body running in top condition, preparing you for the day ahead. Without enough hours of restorative sleep, you won’t be able to work, learn, create, and communicate at a level even close to your true potential. Regularly skimp on “service” and you’re headed for a major mental and physical breakdown.
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Average Sleep Needs by Age |
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| Newborn to 2 months old | 12 – 18 hrs |
| 3 months to 1 year old | 14 – 15 hrs |
| 1 to 3 years old | 12 – 14 hrs |
| 3 to 5 years old | 11 – 13 hrs |
| 5 to 12 years old | 10 – 11 hrs |
| 12 to 18 years old | 8.5 – 10 hrs |
| Adults (18+) | 7.5 – 9 hrs |
Here is a table, provided by HELPGUIDE.ORG, that displays the amount of sleep needed for different age groups, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Fitness-Health-Wellness.com has plenty of resources to help you get started on your new path to living a healthier life. It is really all about making healthier choices that will reap positive results.
