My family has seen a lot of ups and downs in terms of our own and our loved one’s health in last few years. We have learnt it a hard way that happiness is proportionally equivalent to health. You cannot be happy if you are not healthy. All those incidents made us realise that it’s important to keep our health as the topmost priority and there is no shortcut to being healthy.
My secret mantra includes 3 things – Happiness, Exercise, and Food.
I strongly believe that food is the best medicine. It’s important to eat sensibly and avoid crash diets.
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But only good food is not going to help you if you are not physically active. Any kind of physical exercise is good for your body. Thirdly, Being happy is important which actually depends on the above 2 factors. If you are eating healthy and working out, you will anyways stay happy.
I am sharing the points which I follow to stay healthy-
- Good food/Healthy eating-
- I try to eat 6 small meals instead of 3 heavy meals in a day.
- Do not ignore the importance of water and drink at least 7-8 glasses every day.
- Chew properly. Do not swallow food even if you are in a hurry.
- Stay away from refined foods like white flour and empty sugars.
2. Exercise-
- I love dancing and Zumba which I try to do 3 times a week. On other days, I try to go for walking whenever I get time.
- If you are starting, go slow.
- Start with walking 1-2 km and then increase slowly.
- Do not do any vigorous exercise all at a once and do consult an expert before starting a gym or any other form of vigorous physical exercise.
- Happiness-
- I listen to music, dance and spend time with my family to stay happy.
- Do something which you are passionate about and love doing.
- Pursue a hobby like painting, music or join a club to stay happy.
- Meet friends over a cup of tea. Sometimes all you need is a good chat with friends to charge you up.
Along with this, I try following things-
Not to sit for a longer period of time. I walk around the house or office in between work and come back to sit after few stretches. I try to walk around while talking on a phone too.
My family loves to travel. Travelling is another thing which gives me a break, keeps me happy and ultimately healthy.
On the days, I cant step out of the house, I try to do yoga and Surya namaskars at home.
These are all small things but can make a huge difference to your health. A small change in lifestyle for a healthier and happier tomorrow. Can you do it?
I am joining Saffola #ApneTareekeSeHealthy initiative and sharing my ways of being healthy in association with BlogAdda.
September 16, 2017 at 11:30 pm
Healthy eating, regular exercises and happy lifestyle I vouch for that. Even I need to inculcate some drastic steps towards a healthy life.
September 16, 2017 at 11:35 pm
Thanks Dipika for reading. 🙂
September 17, 2017 at 8:01 am
These are simple tips that can be made into habits and followed for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing, Deepa.
September 17, 2017 at 9:51 pm
Thanks Mayuri
September 17, 2017 at 11:00 am
I try to do all three
September 17, 2017 at 9:51 pm
Thanks Pooja for stopping by
September 17, 2017 at 11:07 am
Hey that is quite a handful of work to be done to stay healthy. But I know once you incorporate these things they become a part of your lifestyle and you can be really happy.
September 17, 2017 at 9:52 pm
Thanks Anupriya
September 17, 2017 at 8:18 pm
Healthy eating is the key to good health and happiness.
September 17, 2017 at 9:52 pm
Thanks Tina
September 20, 2017 at 12:32 am
Small things make the big difference Deepa, I agree to your points.
September 22, 2017 at 5:44 pm
Food, exercise & happiness, sounds perfect. Thanks for these tips
September 22, 2017 at 6:33 pm
Thanks Gayatri
September 22, 2017 at 7:19 pm
Amazing! I too love dancing – Zumba! I wonder how many of us follow this 🙂
Great blog 🙂
September 23, 2017 at 10:42 pm
Thanks Sushmita
September 24, 2017 at 9:42 am
This post has motivated me to start exercising again. Will start after Pujo. Thanks a ton!
December 17, 2017 at 10:34 pm
Sigh… I know I am supposed to be doing all this. Just cannot get myself to start!!
December 18, 2017 at 4:58 pm
Oh yes .Right diet ,exercise and happiness all help in putting the extra sparkle in our health.
December 18, 2017 at 6:17 pm
I agree sitting for long hours is not good for health. Thanks for sharing Proper eating habits and exercise tips.
December 18, 2017 at 11:11 pm
Thanks Bushra
December 18, 2017 at 6:42 pm
Great concept #ApneTareekeSeHealthy by Saffola. Absolutely agree with exercising and changing it up as per your day like zumba or walking. Eating well and no fad dieta is the guru mantra
December 18, 2017 at 11:12 pm
Thanks Sharvari
December 18, 2017 at 7:54 pm
Very well said. “Happiness, Exercise, and Food” are the most important ingredients to stay healthy. Loved the post.
December 18, 2017 at 11:13 pm
Thanks Hiral
December 18, 2017 at 9:08 pm
So apt. Loved the simple points which you penned so wisely. Essential for all to understand. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers!!
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December 18, 2017 at 11:13 pm
Thanks UK
December 19, 2017 at 3:35 am
I agree completely to whatever is written in blog. But it is hard to find time for exercise. The most important thing is that, one stays focused and avoid distractions.
December 19, 2017 at 8:44 am
Thanks Nameesh
December 19, 2017 at 6:59 am
wow looks like a great initiative from saffola and yes its very important to stay healthy and for that happiness is the most important factor i believe thanks for sharing Deepa!!!!
December 19, 2017 at 8:45 am
Thanks Richa