Border Line Purge To Fitness

There are so many diets that promise quick and easy weight loss but they seldom talk about losing weight as part of your overall health plan. If you follow sensible guidelines for eating, exercising, and daily living you will lose weight without having to think about it. Everyone knows that to lose weight you simply have to eat less and exercise more. Losing weight while maintaining or even improving your overall health takes more time and effort but it will be worth it for years to come.

• Avoid or discontinue use of any tobacco products. No good can come from smoking, using chewing tobacco or exposing yourself to secondhand smoke. Making sure that you always follow this in your daily life can extend the length and quality of your life.
• Eat some fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Find ones that you like and eat them every single day. They may reduce the risk of contracting some forms of cancer.
• Limit your salt intake. Try to get used to foods without adding any additional salt.
• Do not eat anything that contains trans fats. They are being eliminated from most restaurant menus. Eliminate them from your own cooking.
• See a doctor once a year to check your cholesterol and other vital signs, including your blood pressure.
• Try to eliminate sugar from your diet.
• Use sunblock if you must be out in the sun. Avoid direct sun for extended periods of time if it is at all possible.
• Walk every day for at least twenty minutes. This will help you to lose weight and give you time to think about your life in a positive way.

If you follow these guidelines you will be happier, healthier, and more productive than you could ever imagine. Remember that the way you live each day will have an effect on the length and quality of your life as you age.