Its so important to have a healthy body. Our body's are temples which guide us day to day so treating it right is so important. Quite often 'healthy' is defined as slim and toned, and whilst this may be seen one of the peeks of physical fitness (depending on goals) it does not mean healthy. Health has NO size. Likewise Fitness has no size. So today I want to write a little post on eight top tips to a healthy body and mind.
Water Intake
One of the biggest changes (and
cheapest) to our lives we can make is simply upping our water intake.
Water is such a basic part of our lives that its so easy to forget
its a basic to live like breathing air. From your brain right to your
skin every inch of you needs this amazing elixir. The biggest change
I personally noticed when I upped my water intake what how clear and
soft my skin got. However skin is not the only improvement to be had.
Concentration, energy right down to your digestive system can all
benefit greatly.
Luckily apps such as
Aqualert are available to help keep you on track as remembering
to drink enough can be difficult. Its recommended to drink 8 glasses
a day however you will know if you are getting enough as your water
'output' will be light and clear.
Tip: Swap your soda for a nice
refreshing naturally flavoured water such as lemon for a zesty kick.
Get Moving
We are told all the time to get
moving to loose weight, but what about if you don't actually want to
loose weight? It can seem like such a chore to get up and do
something that's why its crucial to find an exercise that is fun as
well as beneficial. Taking up a class like Zumba can help dance away
your blues as its proven that exercise has the warming afterglow from
endorphins. There are so many different form of exercise out there
from weight lifting to Yoga,
so there is bound to be something that takes your fancy.
Take A Walk
A nice walk in the great outdoors can
be a fantastic way to clear the mind and relax in nature. The fresh
air can really help put life into perspective and take you away from
the hustle and bustle of stress. Perhaps even a little bit of retail
therapy with a stroll to the shops if that takes your fancy.
They say to attempt 10k in steps a
day, however if this is to much try with 5k and jumping up 1k a week
until you reach your goal. The main thing is to put one foot in front
of the other and get moving. It doesn't mater how little or how much,
as long as your moving and getting out of a repetitive route.
Pictures not Scales
If your trying to loose weight the
most important thing is to ditch those scales. It sounds crazy I
know, but scales do not tell you your self worth. Scales are in my
eyes evil. Its so easy to be obsessed with those little numbers going
up and down. Then for them the put a huge downer on your day because
you have gained a pound. Throw out those scales and if you really
need to see how far you have came take a picture. In my journey
though the scales may not have moved very much, just looking at
pictures is enough to see that there is an actual change. Likewise
with clothes, see how they fit you better. Numbers mean very little
in terms of clothing size and weight, go with how you feel inside,
not how you are meant to feel.
Buddy Up
Be it a jog in the park, a walk to
the shops or chat over a cup of tea, having somebody to support is
key to mental health. We all need an ear now and again so reach out
and talk. Whether there being a goal you both work towards or maybe
another mummy so your little ones can play. Having somebody there can
help relive stress and keep you focused.
Of course sometimes its hard to make
friends if you feel alone in the first place (ill put my hand up to
this). Online communities are out there with pretty much one for
every person and there problem. If your a female runner there's a
fantastic Facebook group named 'Run Mummy Run' who are incredibly
supportive, there are lots of plus size supportive groups, yoga
groups etc. You name it there's a group for it on Facebook. There are
also lots of #hashtags on instagram which focus on issues and offer
support so its worth checking them out too.
What are you top tips to a healthy body and mind? Let me know down below
