About a week ago, I started this new health kick. And I must say it has been a challenge. However, it is necessary in order to embrace the Natural Me. I realized that I had to start internally. Being healthy does not only include what one eats but also how one lives. Our diet can affect many things including: hair growth, our emotional, mental, and physical well‐being. For example, hair is composed of mostly protein. This means one needs protein to help grow hair. Of course protein is not the only nutrient needed, but it is a start. Other nutrients needed to maintain healthy hair include: Iron, Vitamin A, and D. Why am I doing this?
After a week of suffering from massive heart burns (because of my love for spicy foods) the decision was made to make some life changes. Now some of you may be thinking, “Oh Renia you are so skinny. Why are you concerned about eating healthy?” Well hopefully the aforementioned details will make you second guess those thoughts. I am creating a healthier lifestyle because I only have one body in this lifetime and I would like it to function at a hundred percent for as long as possible. Furthermore, I believe that poor health can lead to low energy, low self‐esteem, and health issues such as diabetes. Now I am no expert on health awareness, but I do know when I am not feeling healthy. So what are my methods? Now, I am not saying that this is easy. That is why I am doing everything in moderation. Changing certain food intake one at a time has helped me with my transition tremendously. I have slowed down my intake of bread (which is high in carbohydrates); I LOVE bread. So this was very difficult for me to do. When I do consume it, I try to substitute Italian style bread (my usual) with honey wheat bread. The honey makes it more desirable (for me) than the regular wheat bread. I have cut back on my daily intake of red meat to just once a week. Some red meats are high in fat, which can lead to an increase of blood cholesterol. High levels of LDL (low‐density lipoprotein) cholesterol can lead to heart disease (WebMD). I snack on things like yogurt, natural almonds, apples and laughing cow cheese with mini club crackers. I do not eat anything heavy after 7 in the evening, because it is more difficult for the body to digest food (that is the time when we are least active). Not eating late also helps one maintain a higher metabolism. I use the My Fitness Pal app on the I‐phone to track my calorie intake. It is a free Weight Watchers method where you can decide whether you would like to lose weight, maintain weight, or gain weight. Last but not least, I exercise by taking Zumba classes. Whenever I miss my workout sessions I try to walk a mile to class instead of riding the trolley. How can you start living healthy? First step is to find motivation. You have to have a reason or you will not stay committed. Second step is to create a diet plan. What would you like to cut from your diet and what you would like to add? Third you must have a time commitment. How many times a week are you willing to exercise? Fourth, go grocery shopping for healthy snacks, and foods. “ Shop Well ” is another great app that helps you find healthy foods in your local grocery stores. Fifth, begin your new life by writing motivational words on a sticky notes and posting them to your mirror. Being healthy is a lifestyle, so we have to internalize positivity or it will become a struggle instead of a success. Getting healthy is definitely a journey, but you do not have to do it alone. Grab a friend or a love one to go along with you on your health kick! Sources: http://www.webmd.com/skin‐problems‐and‐treatments/hair‐loss/eating‐right‐keep‐hair‐ healthy http://www.webmd.com/food‐recipes/features/the‐truth‐about‐red‐meat
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6/6/2016 12:59:51 am
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11/16/2016 04:38:43 pm
Wait, loving spicy food can lead to heart burns? Oh no. I think to follow your foot step! It is true a healthy life can not only determined from ones diet but also their lifestyle. Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle is what is being healthy! Visit us at www.bodyclinic.nl/behandelingen/rimpelbehandelingen/ to learn more about skincare and bodycare. Thank you!
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