11 Ways Of Staying Healthy When You Don’t Have Enough Time To Work Out

After you get out of the college, where there was too much running around and a lot of physical activities, your metabolism decreases due to a sudden dip in body movement. Especially for people with desk jobs, life changes drastically when you spend good 9 hours of your day sitting in one place.

But, no one can ignore the fact that you work all day and the fatigue doesn’t leave you in a state of working out every morning or evening. A little willpower would help there, but again, no good gyms in your area, financial problems etc can be in the list too. I have met a number of people who want to stay fit, but can’t, due to some reason or the other. For them, I’ve compiled this list.

So, if you don’t work out, then don’t worry. There are many different ways of staying fit.

1. Take the stairs. Say no to elevators.

Stair climbing can have a significant and positive impact on your health. It’s a vigorous physical activity and burns more calories per minute than jogging. It improves your cardiovascular fitness, strengthens your musculoskeletal system, reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers, obesity, diabetes etc. and keeps your muscles toned.

 

2. Say goodbye to fried & processed food

It damages both your body and brain adversely. Your body needs food that it can easily digest without clogging the body mechanism. The ill effects of fried food are so obvious, that you won’t have to wait for a month to see it on your body. Processed Foods, on the other hand, are dead food with calories but almost no nutrients!

 

3. Walk or use bicycle for going to work

Walking or cycling to work can undo the damage of long periods of sitting. It reverses the harm caused to leg arteries during all those hours you spend sitting.

 

4. Don’t drink your fruits. Eat them.

Eating the whole fruit offers more fiber and fewer calories than drinking it. Eating fiber not only prevents certain types of cancers and keeps you regular, but it also helps fill you up so you’re less likely to eat as many calories.

 

5. Drink lots and lots of water

Drinking water increases energy & relieves fatigue. It detoxifies your body and also promotes weight loss. If you keep drinking lots of water, you’ll also have glowing skin and healthier immune system.

 

6. Say hello to greens

Leafy green vegetables have more nutrition per calorie than any other food. Greens make up a significant source vitamins A, C, E, and K as well as several B vitamins. It is also the correct source of iron which makes your body resistant in doing the daily activities.

 

7. Do some basic stretches every day

Stretching will lead to fewer aches, better posture, more confidence, and a better outlook on life. So, every morning after waking up, or every evening after reaching home, practice some basic stretches.

 

8. Meditate

Meditation will not only reduce stress and improve sleeping cycle, it will strengthen your immune system by reducing your blood pressure and lowering cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that the regular practice of meditation can slow the aging process too.

 

9. Cut down on caffeine & alcohol

Alcohol poisons your liver and depresses the nervous system, and caffeine, on the other hand, puts stress on the adrenal glands and causes emotional fatigue.

 

10. Do not skip meals at any cost

You think it will help you lose weight, but it won’t. On the contrary, your body starts to wonder why it’s not getting any food and it will go into starvation mode. That leads to slower metabolism and hence slower weight loss. There is a big difference between cutting calories and skipping meals.

 

11. Track every part of your day using Fitbit & stay fit

Fitbit tracks every part of your day—including activity, exercise, food, weight, and sleep—to help you find your fit, stay motivated, and see how small steps make a big impact.

Staying fit isn’t so hard after all.
Until next time… 🙂 

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