Health
There
is more truth to Twain’s famous words than one might like. Many of us live busy
lives that leave us so little time for ourselves, we end up neglecting our
health and bodies. To live fulfilling, colourful lives, we must learn to take
care of and preserve our energy. Here are some tips on how.
Get
Moving
Yoga
is terrific for ironing out any tight knots in your body, stretching out tired
muscles and relieving residual work stress. For those working in the Central
Business District (CBD), you will be pleased to know that there are several
studios located in that vicinity offering pilates, yoga and aerobics classes.
Sign up at Hom Yoga Singapore at Canton Street or True Yoga at the Ocean
Financial Centre for truly revitalising after-work workout sessions. To save on
costs, simply buy or rent videos on yoga and schedule in an hour’s worth of
exercise before dinner. Three times a week of yoga, with each session lasting
an hour or so, will be sure to keep your wits about you, and your spirits up.
Aside from yoga, other forms of exercise work, too; you can opt for a leisurely
cycle or to take a long evening stroll after dinner. Studies have shown that 30
minutes per day each day is the optimal amount of exercise for a person.
Choose
Water
Swap
your sweetened, carbonated drinks for water and limit your much-needed
alcoholic adventures to once a week. Six to eight glasses of water a day is
ideal. Simply make sure that you drink a glass of water when you wake up, a
glass before each meal and another during the meal, a glass before you go to
bed, as well as having a water bottle with you everywhere you go, so it is no
excuse for you not to drink enough water. Drinking water not only helps one to
lose weight, but also flushes out toxins in your body, thus leading to improved
and clearer skin. A lack of water can lead to dehydration, which drains you of
energy and makes you lethargic. Water works wonders for a worn out system by
carrying nutrients to your cells and keeping your body healthy. Bottoms up!
Eat
Right
Instead
of your usual packet of instant noodles and microwaved dinners, make the choice
to switch to healthier options. With the countless number of recipes online and
cookbooks around, whipping up a quick and delicious meal cannot get any easier.
During lunch on working days, steer clear of greasy foods, such as chicken rice
and curries, and stick to better alternatives like sliced fish soup and
tofu-based dishes. Ask for more vegetables and less oil at stalls that permit
you to, and stock up on fresh fruit. If you cook for dinner, then it’s even
better. Simply use the leftovers from dinner to assemble a nutritious and
scrumptious chicken sandwich, stuffed full with lettuce and tomato. Today, more
and more eateries and cafés include a variety of salads and soups in their
menus, catering to an increasingly health-conscious population.
Make
Smart Decisions
The
small decisions are the ones that shape the way we live. Live well for yourself
and for your loved ones. When you make a conscious effort to change your little
habits, such as incorporating exercise in a hectic day and giving up your deep
fried chicken drumstick for a sushi roll, you are taking a leap each time,
moving closer to an ideal, healthier lifestyle.
