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Kicking Unhealthy Habits

07/24/2018 R.C. Liley Leave a comment

When it comes to our health, many of us have spent years making bad choices. However, when you have kids, your perspective on life changes and you want to stick around and be in good health for as long as possible in order to support and care for them. So, it’s time to stop taking your good health for granted! It’s important that you monitor your habits and behavior and curtail anything that has a negative impact on our health. To get you started in the right direction, here are a couple of unhealthy lifestyle choices that many of us engage with but should really consider cutting out as much as possible!

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Evaluate drug habits

One thing that many people struggle with, young and old, is potential habits revolving around occasional or recreational use of drugs. It might be that you have done this yourself before, or you start to notice becoming more reliant on certain things that you are using more regularly. If you know you need to kick the habit it might be time to get some expert help and advice. Whether that is online courses or appointments as an alternative to drug rehab could be options to consider. Understanding that you have a problem is one of the biggest and first steps that you can take, so getting to this stage means you want to make some healthy changes to your lifestyle. Which is only a positive thing.

Stop Drinking

Drinking alcohol is a common social activity. We tend to have a few drinks with friends while we catch up in the pub or a bar, and we may have a glass or two of wine with or evening meal or to wind down before bed. Now, this isn’t problematic, as long as you drink in moderation. It is recommended that the average adult doesn’t exceed 14 units a week (one unit is equal to 10 milliliters or 8 grams of pure alcohol). If you find that you are regularly exceeding this amount, it’s time to seriously consider cutting down. While alcohol may well be legal and widely available, you should always bear in mind that it can easily become an addictive substance and cause problems with your health while interfering with your lifestyle. If you find that you are having difficulties, consult a Stop Drinking Expert who will be able to give you some sage and practical pieces of advice to reduce your consumption.

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Cut Out Fast Food

Fast food is convenient. It tastes good on a superficial level and it has some seriously addictive qualities. So it’s not surprising that more of us are turning in droves to fast food outlets rather than cooking a meal for ourselves. Sure, a burger and fries here and there are fine as a treat. But when you start consuming them on a daily basis, things can quickly become problematic. Not only are fast food and takeaway items stuffed with fat and artificial additives, but they have a scant nutritional basis in terms of vitamins and minerals. In short, they may provide a quick fill and be easy on your taste buds, but they’re not doing a whole lot of good for you regarding meeting your nutritional requirements. What’s more? You’re going to end up spending a whole lot more of your hard-earned cash on maintaining this kind of diet than if you were to cook up your own healthy meals at home.

Now, drinking and fast food are just two unhealthy habits that many of us engage with. Sure, there may be other habits out there that are more widely perceived as negative. But just because alcohol and fast food are pushed on us by advertisements and the media, doesn’t make them any more acceptable!

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4 Shrewd Methods For Achieving Your Fitness Goals

07/13/2018 R.C. Liley Leave a comment

Whether you’re planning on running an ultra-marathon, or you are hoping to get up off the couch and do your first 5K, achieving your fitness goals can be tough. After all, there’s so much stuff that can get in the way, especially when you are a parent. However, there are some tactics you can use to make attaining the goals that you set a lot easier. Read on to find out what they are.

Define

First of all, it can make a huge difference if you take the time to define your goals accurately. The reason for this is because when you know exactly what you are aiming for it is not only easier to judge when you have achieved it, but it also stays in your subconscious, and this can work in your favor, even when you are not actively pushing for it.

With that in mind, try and steer clear of goals that are too general such as getting fit, or losing weight. Instead, go for something specific such as being able to run a 10K race. Then you can work back from this and set intermediate targets such as running a 5K and jogging around the block that will help you stay motivated on your journey.

Time

Timing your goals is another method you can use to help you to achieve the targets that you set for yourself. It can work well because it gives you a date to work towards and provides a little time pressure that can act as a reliable motivator. Something that can help you out if you tend to put thing off or make excuses as to why you can’t workout today.

To time your fitness goals in the most effective way, it can help to record the date you are aiming for in your planner, calendar or diary. Then you can also use this to track your progress and ensure that you are doing enough to achieve your end goal by the date you have set.

Reward

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Reward and celabrate goals that are achieved.

Rewards are one of the best strategies to use when you are trying to achieve a fitness goal. The thing is, to work, they need to be tailored specifically to your preferences and what motivates you.

With that in mind, if you are looking to shred down and lose a little weight, a smart shirt like ones in the John Henric’s US collection can be a good reward. While if you are aiming at improving your fitness and health so you can be a more active dad, a fun family day out can work just as well.

Record

Lastly, something that can be hugely helpful in achieving your goals is to record your progress and when you get to a milestone. You can choose to do this using a fitness wearable, in a notebook, or chart, or even online like this to help you acknowledge and celebrate your success.

Something that can spur you on, and even remind you that you have the strength to succeed in your fitness goals when you are having a particularly bad day.

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Ways You Should Focus On Improving Your Wellbeing

06/28/2018 R.C. Liley Leave a comment

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Everybody wants to look after their health, but we often don’t do the best job of it. There are so many aspects of your physical and mental state to keep in balance that you’ll understandably let certain elements of your wellbeing slip from time to time. However, if you want to improve your health in the long-run then there are some ways in which you should focus on improving your wellbeing.

Staying physically active every day.

In the modern world, a sedentary lifestyle is commonplace. We can avoid staying active given that we drive from point A to point B and sit at a work desk all day. However, the fact remains that we need to stay active. And you don’t need to start working out for several hours at a time in order to stay physically healthy – just need to find a way to exercise every day. A consistent and regular routine is the key to maintaining a healthy body. Even a 10-minute run every day could make a huge difference to your health; cardiovascular exercise will keep your heart healthy, your weight at a reasonable level, and your mind happy (endorphins are released during exercise).

Valuing your mental health.

Another important way in which you should focus on improving your wellbeing is to start valuing your mental health. The way you look after your mind affects the health of your body (and vice versa). If you’re suffering from anxiety, depression, or stress then it’s important to talk to friends and family about the way you feel. You need to confront your mental health issues. Regular meditation could also help to keep your mental health balanced if you’re struggling to focus on the present moment.

Self-esteem issues can have a big impact on your mental health too. You need to value yourself. We talked in the previous point about exercising to stay healthy, but some people struggle to get started because they’re not happy with their body shape (i.e. you might feel embarrassed to exercise in front of others). You could consider seeking help from a plastic surgeon if you want liposuction to set you on the right path. Remember, self-confidence is important to your overall mental wellbeing. You can’t be physically healthy unless you’re mentally healthy.

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Making sure you get enough rest every night.

A third way in which you should focus on improving your wellbeing is to make sure you get enough rest every night. Not enough of us do this. Sleep is so important to your overall health. The body and mind both need rest in order to recover and heal. A lack of energy is only one consequence of sleep deprivation; it can also slow muscle repair (meaning that your exercise routine won’t give you the results you want) and negatively affect your mental health. You need to make sure you get enough rest every night if you want to improve your overall physical and mental wellbeing. A cup of coffee won’t cancel out the effects of a bad night’s sleep.