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Hey, so im not over wieght i look like im in shape but im not!!!! i want to be as healthy as i can be but im really lazy im willing to give a effort now to reach a goal and be more heathy any pointers like what to eat and when or what to do..? ps. i ma a vegatarian :p 16/f
Hey there.
In terms of exercise, there are many different goals you can have, all of which fit the criteria of fit and healthy.
However, pretty much everyone in the world, no matter what their goals, should do regular cardio. I am referring to steady pace, cardiovascular exercise lasting at least 20 minutes per session. Start by doing at least 3 sessions per week.
This can be biking, running, using a stair machine, etc. You should be doing it at a pace where you could still manage to carry out a conversation.
Thats the most important- regular cardio has so many health benefits I simply could not list them all here.
Then, if you have the time, energy, and money for a gym membership, I would throw in some weights. They are great for strengthening muscles, bones and tendons. They are also very good for the metabolism. Some recent studies are starting to show that intense workouts (which you can also get from most sports) help significantly vs diabetes.
Onto food. This one is really down to basic, sound nutrition.
First off, if you eat animal products (I take it you are not a vegan right?) start by minmising your saturated fat intake. You find that mainly in fatty animal products.
Second make sure you eat a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and fruit.
Replace your carbs with whole grain products.
Make sure you eat small daily amounts of healthy fats. These are found in oily fish, good oils, nuts (eat the unsalted kind), olives, etc. Pay particular attention to your Omega 3 intake since most people have a deficiency there. Specific sources include oily fish, walnuts, canola, and even also in dark green leafy vegetables.
Limit sugar intake and other sources of empty calories (usually from other kinds of junk foods and stuff with sugar added to it).
That should put you very much on the right track. Just remember, eat sensibly, eat regularly, and eat balanced. Add regular exercise to the mix and you are well on your way :)
(Rating: 5) hey thank you so much no i am not vegan.
this should really help me because ive been very worried about my health for the future. thank you for being so thoughtfull.