Health Tips!
Yes, exercising is a major contributor to being healthy; but, eating habits are just as important. The kind of food we eat is a huge portion of it all.
This is an example of your typical food pyramid. Now I'm not saying you have to follow every thing the pyramid suggests ;however, I do suggest basing daily meals on the pyramid.
-This pyramid is only a guide and it does leave room for the occasional ice cream urge.
-Helpful tips to keep in mind
+ Eating healthier is not a diet. Dieting is not necessary; in fact, most doctors recommend against it.
+ Just by eating healthier and getting the necessary amount of exercise your goal can easily be attained.
+Try to avoid procrastination. For example, saying that you'll start eating better the next time and so on.
+ Something to keep you psyched about healthy eating is that it not only makes your body happy but it makes you mentally happier.
+ If you eat more fruits and vegetables along with moderate amounts of meats, you will see and increase in many things.
- Physically healthier
- More energy (just think: it's like a naturally produced RED BULL!)
- Improvement in skin
- Healthier looking hair
As said above, you need a good amount of exercise in order to be completely healthy. Runing of course is the best known form of exercise mostly because it gets all of the necessary things working. Such as, your heart, muscles, lungs, and so much more. If you are the organized type, try writing out a schedule or when you will get your exercise. We're not trying to get buff here; so, just running for thirty minutes three times a week is a good way to start out. Here is an example of a running time chart for the summer...
| Days of the Week |
Type of Exercise |
Distance |
Goal Time |
After Workout |
| Monday |
Running |
2 Miles |
Under 20 Minutes |
1. Stretch after as well as before in order to avoid pulled muscles.
2. 100 crunches slowly while tightning the abs
3. 30 pushups
|
| Tuesday |
Break From Running |
|
|
1. 150 crunches slowly while tightning abs
2. 25 lunges
3. 40 pushups
4. Stretch to keep your muscles loose
5. Try different weight exercises
a. Level 1: 4 lb
b. Level 2: 5 lb
c. Level 3: 6-8 lbs
|
| Wednesday |
Running |
2 Miles |
18-19 Minutes |
1. Stretch after as well as before in order to avoid pulled muscles.
2. 100 crunches slowly while tightning the abs
3. 30 pushups
|
| Thursday |
Break From Running |
|
|
1. 150 crunches slowly while tightning abs
2. 25 lunges
3. 40 pushups
4. Stretch to keep your muscles loose
5. Try different weight exercises
a. Level 1: 4 lb
b. Level 2: 5 lb
c. Level 3: 6-8 lbs
|
| Thursday |
Running |
2.5- 3 Miles |
25-27 Minutes |
1. Stretch after as well as before in order to avoid pulled muscles.
2. 100 crunches slowly while tightning the abs
3. 30 pushups
|
