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Fitness and wellbeing as we age

There are some areas of my life which I have been thinking more and more about the older I get. Some things which I have subconsciously set into motion and others that I have decided will be good for me. I want to continue to look and feel as good as I do now when I’m a lot older so these are my plans for my physical wellness.

Fitness.

My plan is a simple one… do the things that make you feel good. I know, going forward, I need to be much more active than I am now. Going out for long walks isn’t something I enjoy while I’m doing it but I love the sense of pride and achievement that I get from doing something that gets me moving, Including dancing in my living room. Basically the little things, the things that aren’t too strenuous and should in turn be easier to keep going. Swimming… lots and lots of swimming, everyone who knows me, knows how much I love being in water so of course I’m in water as much as possible.

Since covid started people have been looking for more ways to stay active that doesn’t involve being in closed spaces surrounded by other people. For this reason outdoor activities are especially important and finding new ones can be the key to really enjoying getting some exercise. Whether you plan on taking up running, going down to the stables to try your hand at horse riding or if you’re just looking for new hiking trails, choosing activities that are based outdoors is definitely the way to go now.
I not only plan to work on my fitness but I also want to pay more attention to my medical health and the preventative things I can address to ensure future wellness.

Skin.

This is a simple one for me, I have always been very big on skincare and as I’m getting older I have totally revamped my skincare routine and even added a couple of anti aging steps. The brand I use the most products from are Clinque and The Ordinary. Eating well and drinking a lot of water will be very good for your skin so it’s a great habit to have as part of your daily routine.

Medical.

People with boobs… this is something I have never done but have been thinking more and more about lately, we need to get our breasts checked. I have a regular feel around to ease my mind but I am 37 years old now and have a ‘history’ in the family so I want to start having regular checks from a Dr and the only reason I haven’t gone up til now is that I have been nervous about getting my baps out but now that I have done it for a bra fitting I don’t think it will be that bad. This is something that plays on my mind quite often the older I get.
Also please please please go in for you scheduled pap smear test! I can’t stress the importance enough!

Trust me, I understand the nervousness involved, I do! but when faced with my life or being embarrassed, my life wins every time hands down. I am only 37 years old but there is no harm in taking better care of myself and preparing my body for the future.

Health

Things To Introduce Into Your Daily Routine For Your Overall Health

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Looking after ourselves in all aspects has never been so important. The last year has highlighted that certainly with more people suffering from mental health, gaining weight and having their routines thrown out the window. It is time to take control back a bit and introduce things back into your daily routine which will benefit you and your health.

Gratitude To Start The Day

A great way to start your day on a positive note is to wake up and think about 3 things you are grateful for. It could be things you are grateful for that happened the day before or simple things like your health, your family and friends, etc. If you want to take it one step further you can also look at getting a gratitude journal then if you are feeling particularly bad one day you can look back at what you wrote down to give you a boost back to happiness.

Look After The Skin You’re In

Our skin is the biggest organ we have as it covers all of us. So many things can affect it, the sun, the food we eat and not looking after it properly. As so much can affect it, it is important to have a good skincare routine that you do in the morning and at night. Look for products that suit you and your needs as not everyone’s skin is the same, some people suffer from oily and spotty skin and some suffer from dry and patchy skin. Trying something like colorscience which are reef-safe products and will have you looking radiant in no time.

Get A Good Night Sleep

Sleeping is our body’s way of recharging and disturbed or a bad night’s sleep can affect our health and certainly our mood. You tend to be a lot more on edge if you are tired. A good way to make sure you are sleeping better is to go to bed early and try not to have any screen time about an hour before bed. Turn off the TV and tablets, put your phone on the side and do something to wind down. Great things to try are things like reading, adult coloring books, and any other hobbies you have that don’t require a screen like knitting or sewing.

Eat From The Earth

With each mealtime, try to incorporate fruits and vegetables into each dish. It doesn’t have to be much at first but if you are having yogurt or porridge for breakfast then try adding in some fruit. Baked potato for lunch? Add a side salad. Then make sure you add some delicious vegetables to your dinner and try to make some of them green if you can. Using fruit to snack on as well will help you stop consuming more junk food and make you feel better as you won’t suffer from sugar crashes.

These are some of the great things to add to your day that contributes towards better health inside and outside, so give them a go.

 

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7 Hacks for Getting Healthy

The key to good health for a lifetime is, according to experts, lifestyle medicine. This includes making simple alterations to your stress management, exercise, and diet. To assist you with turning that into results, we’ve put this manageable list of wellness and health suggestions together.

Quit Smoking

This is beneficial not just for your health but for the health of everyone around you. When you quit smoking, you aren’t breathing in the harmful smoke and breathing harmful chemicals out for others to breathe in as second-hand smoke. Yes, people use smoking as a form of stress management, but there are other things that can serve the purpose just as well and that are healthier for you.

Exercise

We all know that exercise keeps you healthy, but how? Exercise works to keep your rate of metabolism high. This is something that just naturally slows down as we age, and this makes it more difficult to keep those extra pounds off as we get older. Luckily, working out on a regular basis will help you increase the number of calories you burn, and this helps you with maintaining a healthy, steady, weight.

Think Positive

Having a healthy and positive attitude assists with building an immune system that’s healthier and it also boosts your overall health. Positive thinking also plays a massive role in the management of stress. Remember that your body will believe what you think, so you need to focus on the positive as much as possible.

Eat Your Veggies

You should strive to ingest about five helpings of vegetables on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter if they’re stir-fried, steamed, or raw. A diet that’s high in veggies has been associated with a reduction in the risk of developing certain types of cancer that include but are not limited to ovarian, pancreatic, bladder, and stomach, just to name a few. Many of the nutrients that are the most powerful are those with bold colors, like leafy greens, grapes, tomatoes, and carrots, etc.

The Five Meal Ideal

How much, when, and what you eat can keep both your energy levels and your metabolism elevated steadily, so you’ll end up with more energy that lasts all day long. The five-meal ideal will assist you with managing your weight, avoiding cravings, maintaining your focus, and keeping your cool. Just try to have five smaller meals a day as opposed to 3 larger ones.

Sleep

If you’re the type of person who has difficulty sleeping, you might want to try a relaxation technique or two, like yoga or meditation. Another tip is to have a small snack at bedtime of foods that have been shown to assist with shifting the body and mind into sleep mode, like chamomile tea, cherries, oatmeal, or whole grain cereal in milk. Make your room darker and turn the clock so that it faces away from you. Write any stressful thoughts or worries down to clear your mind. This assists with putting them into perspective and you’ll be more likely to quit worrying about them.

Get Satisfied

Both physical activity and eating are sensory experiences that are fun. In both of these, you should strive for pleasure as opposed to pain. Be attentive to the foods you eat and their nutritional value, as well as your sense of fatigue, exhilaration, tension, and relaxation when it’s time to eat. Check in on yourself while you’re eating to rekindle your recognition of satisfaction, fullness, and hunger when you’re thinking about how much and when to eat.

There you have it. Seven hacks that will get you feeling healthier in no time. All that’s left is for you to choose one or two of them and get started!