Affordable ways of staying healthy (2)

It is important to understand that there is more to staying healthy than just losing weight. Staying healthy is a deliberate effort that takes both effort and will power. I must be quick to point out that the opposite is equally true. Unless one changes their way of life is almost impossible to achieve this goal. It takes one truly disciplined individual.

I will start by talking about our eating and sleeping habits. It is recommended that an average adults must sleep at least eight hours every night. The worst case scenarios can be at least six full hours without disturbance. Sleep is an important part of maintaining good body rest and must never be under estimated. Eating well is one integral way of maintaining good health. Its been said that "we are what we eat" If you eat junk foods, you are junk. If you eat health foods, then that is beneficiary for your body. When it comes to staying health, eating good can never be over emphasized!

Experts recommend vegetables and fruits in most diets. Too much meat is equally bad. I know a lot of us Ndebele people from Zimbabwe we love meat. "Siyayithanda inyama asikhulumeni iqiniso manene lamanenekazi" Umbuso waNdebele yinyama lotshwala! Alcohol is not good either. Readers must note that the writer is not a health expert but just a healthy fanatic.

It is very important that at least once a year one must book an appointment with a physician for a annual check up. I am aware pretty much how money and insurance issues can be a hindrance to this but as much as we can, it is good thing to develop such a habit. It is said that most disease can be cured if dictated early. Hatshi ukufa lakho!

One thing that we all need regularly is exercise. Starting some easy less stressful or enjoyable ways of exercise is key. I would suggest that you pick something that you enjoy for starters. As for me I like riding a bike. If you have good side way to walk or run in your neighbourhood please take advantage of them. I like to leave my car at home and walk to the park if the weather is good. I sometimes walk to the library or post office. Some people like to swim, its a good way to exercise too.

Doing some jobs around the home can be one beneficiary way, like cutting grass and so on. One just has to keep active. Going to the gym can be a little bit intimidating for beginners. If you are able to join a local gym, please do so. I would also advice that you seek help from personal trainers. They can help motivate and set your pace until your are tuned in. Remember where there is will, there is a way. If you can get a neighbor of friend to partner with you in your goal, that is good too. Whatever you do always listen to your body. Do not force it. Good luck! A journey to a thousand miles begins with one foot. Yes you can.