Know the secrets of incredibly Healthy People around you..........
3 Successful Habits of Incredibly Healthy People
I would consider myself a generally healthy individual. I exercise regularly, eat well balanced meals with plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink a lot of water, and sleep 7–8 hours each night. Am I one of the healthiest people in the world? Not by a long shot. I’m a constant worrier, I drink too much coffee, I overwork myself, and I let my perfectionist tendencies control me at times.
I’m on a constant, lifelong journey to
become a healthier, fitter, stronger, and better individual than I was the
previous day, just like most of you.
In order to become stronger both mentally
and physically, you have to do your research. You have to grow, learn, develop,
and be open to change. A great place to start is by studying the habits of some
of the healthiest people in the world. So, that’s exactly what I did.
The following three habits are common
among incredibly healthy people. After becoming aware of them, you can gain
inspiration for possible tweaks and changes to make to your own lifestyle in
order to find your healthiest, happiest self.
1. This
Group of Incredibly Healthy People do these
two types of physical activity.
Most people understand that
regular exercise is crucial to boost your overall health and fitness. However,
perhaps what’s most important is the type and duration of exercise you perform. According to the 2018 Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition:
“Adults need to do two types
of physical activity each week to improve their health–aerobic activity and
muscle strengthening.”
Furthermore, it is
recommended that you perform a minimum of 150 minutes of
moderate-intensity aerobic exercise each week or 75 minutes of
vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise, paired with two days of strength training
per week.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention provides the following two examples:
Brisk walking for a minimum time of 150 minutes every week (roughly 30 mts each day x 5 day week) and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work for all major muscle groups. OR
· Jogging or running for 75 minutes every week and
muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major
muscle groups
.
The evidence is clear that
both are necessary to become your healthiest and fittest self, so I have
recently placed more emphasis on lifting weights regularly. I have lifted two
to three times each week for the past month, and I’ve already noticed a
difference in my overall strength and fitness.
The takeaway here is that if
your current routine includes only cardio or muscle strengthening exercises,
you may want to switch things up and consider doing both in order to become a
more well-rounded, stronger, and healthier individual.
2. They eat this specific food daily.
Most young kids dislike
vegetables, especially the green ones like spinach, broccoli, and Brussels
sprouts.
When I was young, I used to
eat them first just to get them off my plate and move onto all the food I
actually wanted to eat. Now, I truly love vegetables, and I look forward to
eating them with every meal.
Fortunately, this is an
incredibly healthy habit, because the vitamin K found in leafy green
vegetables, like spinach, kale, and collards, has been linked to
decreased cognitive decline.
The takeaway here is that leafy green vegetables high in vitamin K should be essentials in your diet for greater health. I sneak extra spinach in by blending it up in my smoothies or sautéing it up and adding it to a tofu scramble. The great thing about sautéing is that it’s easier to eat a larger volume of it since it withers down immensely.
3. This group of incredibly healthy people do smile even when they
aren’t happy.
Now, this one might sound
crazy, but it actually works in a variety of situations. You can benefit from
smiling even when you aren’t happy.
According to exercise physiologist and athletic trainer Scott Weiss,
C.S.C.S..,
“Smiling is a human’s most
valuable gesture if used correctly…happy people smile 40 to 50 times a day…the
average person only does so 20 times. Better yet? You can fake it till you make
it: Simply smiling even if you’re not really feeling it can initiate and
perpetuate a good mood and good chemistry naturally.”
Therefore, you don’t actually
have to feel happy in the moment you smile in order to reap the mood boosting
benefits that lead to more joy and greater health.
I find that this strategy is
especially useful when I’m tired and unmotivated. I acknowledge where my
thoughts are at, but then smile anyway, and I immediately feel just a little
bit better.
The takeaway here is that
happiness is key for optimal health, and it’s a feeling that you can perpetuate
in simple yet meaningful ways, like reminding yourself to take a breath and
smile.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to be perfect
to live an incredible, healthy, and joyful life. You simply have to do your
best day in and day out, and learn from your mistakes.
I may not be the healthiest
person in the world, but I can say with certainty that I’m far healthier than I
was just five years ago.
When you focus on progress
rather than perfection, you will find joy in the process, which will ultimately
help you develop healthy habits to achieve lasting results.
Content Source: medium.com/health-fitness
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