What is the secret of people fit to look good and have so much energy? It’s definitely no secret: it’s your everyday habits that make the difference. We tell you what all people fit they do daily to look and feel good and that we all can (and should) adopt.
1. Have a glass of water on the desk
Healthy people know that hydration is essential at the start of the day. That is why it is very important that when you wake up, before doing anything else, you drink at least a glass of water.
2. Drink green tea
Green tea is not only rich in antioxidants that help fight free radicals, but it is energizing and helps digestion by making it easier for our body to process certain substances (for example, fats).
3. Don’t count calories, count colors
A healthy diet is not one that reduces food, but one that diversifies it. Instead of worrying about the quantity of what you eat, worry about its variety. The more colors from different foods on your plate, the more nutritious your food will be.
4. Recognize when your hunger is emotional
When you feel like eating, ask yourself if you want to fill a hole in your stomach or in your spirit. Do you eat to nourish yourself or to feel pleasure? If you want to find out, visit this article and learn to control emotional hunger.
5. Avoid cocktails
Try to moderate your alcohol consumption in general, but if you are going to drink, avoid cocktails, liqueurs, fermented drinks and syrups at all costs. Choose mixed drinks only with mineral water or on the rocks.
6. Don’t limit yourself to the gym
Whether you go to the gym or not, try to stay active throughout your day: take the stairs instead of the elevator, try to walk at least 1/2 hour a day, do things outdoors, and try to move as much as possible you can.
7. Choose healthy snacks
Do not deprive yourself of snacks or collations, but choose them wisely. A great option to eat between meals, get energy and alleviate hunger without affecting your health are nuts. Do you already know all your benefits?
8. Cook at home as much as possible
Make sure that at least two of your three daily meals are homemade. Cooking at home will allow you to monitor the ingredients and the diversity of what you eat, as well as the portions in each dish. And, as a bonus, it is much cheaper.
9. Don’t eat until you feel «full.»
Avoid eating until you feel sick or heavy. Most people are used to eating almost double what their body actually needs to stay healthy, leading to weight gain and digestive upset.
10. Listen to your body
Learn to listen to what your body needs. Exercise when you feel listless or numb, drink water if you have a dry mouth, take a nap when you feel too scattered or distracted, eat a healthy carbohydrate if you feel low, etc.