When it comes to fitness, the common buzzwords driving your lifestyle would be health and convenience. The emerging lifestyle determines how you live, which in turn determines your food choices and these choices determine how healthy you are and whether you are on the road to fitness.
Teenagers and young adults are more conscious of their body image rather than their health and fitness levels. Frequently asked questions include what can I do to build muscle or how can I lose weight fast. Developing a positive body image and healthy nutritional practices are crucial to wellness. Regardless of their motivation, the challenge is to teach them to exercise and to apply sound nutrition principles so that they can safely reach their goal. One can achieve such goals if he/she is consistent with the eating habits as well as the exercise regime.
Each one of us is different in body types and shapes. It is impossible to look similar to our favourite supermodels male or female. You need to know what is the best weight for your body type and height, so that you will have a realistic idea of how much you should weigh and then begin your fitness routine.
Be the change
Consult a fitness expert right away.
Have a realistic goal.
Always remember that you are what you eat.
Never lose focus of your goal.
Get to know more about what you eat before you eat it.
Exercise your right to look good and feel great
Simple tips
Start your day with a glass of water.
Have a big breakfast. It helps you eat fewer calories through the day.
Eat fresh fruit instead of drinking fruit juice.
Go crazy on vegetables; your best bet to losing kilos.
Eat only when you are hungry.
Fix times to have meals and stick to it.
Eat 5 to 6 times a day instead of three king sized meals.
Choose a variety of foods from all food groups every day.
Quit snacking on junk foods between meals. Choose healthy snacks instead.
Stay away from fried foods and opt for grilled or baked. The more fried things that you avoid, the less weight you will gain.
Avoid crash diets. Crash diets are not a solution to weight loss.
Apart from following a sensible diet, also make exercise a non-negotiable priority to keep your weight gain at bay.
Slow down when you eat. Try to relax and pace yourself so that your meals last at least 20 minutes, since it takes 20 minutes for you to feel full.
YOU are more important than your weight or body size: believe it!
Eat well, move more - for longer and healthy living.
Vaishnavi is a nutritionist at FitnessOne Alwarpet
