Healthy Choices Every Woman Should Make Now
According to society, your twenties are the years which you are the most reckless in your life which would mean achieving a healthy lifestyle is most likely not an option for you. Once you turn thirty, majority of females realize they are no longer a young blossoming woman and decide to make the correct changes to begin a healthy lifestyle. Once you make healthy behaviors a habit, you’re more likely to hold onto them throughout your life. We’ve come up with fifteen healthy choices to get you on the right track throughout your thirties.
EXERCISE
Exercise improves your mood, makes you sleep better and helps you maintain a healthy weight. Many women believe when someone tells them to exercise, it automatically means going to the gym. There are so many exercises which can actually be considered fun such as boxing, Yoga, Swimming, Running, etc.
DRINK MORE WATER
Water can help you lose weight, improve your mood, clear up your skin, etc. There are so many perks to drinking water and unfortunately many people don’t know.
QUIT SMOKING
You know that smoking seriously increases your odds of getting lung cancer and may even hurt your brain and research published in 2012 indicates that women who quit before they hit 40 live at least 10 years longer than those who keep lighting up past 40.
DRINK IN MODERATION
You shouldn’t consume no more than seven drinks a week and no more than three in one day: Regularly throwing back more than that can lead to both minor health issues like low energy and blotchy skin and major problems like strokes and certain cancers.
LEARN TO LOVE YOUR BODY
Your body does a ton for you, even if you’re not thrilled with every single aspect of it. Learn how to appreciate your body now, and you’ll be so much happier and healthier for it.
LEARN HOW TO COOK HEALTHY MEALS
If you enjoy the food you’re taking in, it’s so much easier to stick with a healthy-eating plan whether it’s designed for weight loss or just overall wellness. So get cooking!
LEARN YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH HISTORY
The more you know about your family’s health history, the better prepared you and your M.D. will be to deal with any issues that come up for you down the road.
SEE THE DOCTOR REGULARLY
To really stay on top of your health, you’ll need to do more than just see your OB/GYN and general practitioner. Sickness can happy anytime, check in with your doctor, a minimum of five times a year.
GET YOUR VITAMINS FROM FOOD
Some studies have linked supplements to negative health consequences. Yes, your doctor may recommend supplements in certain situations. But in general, getting as many of the vitamins and minerals you need from your diet as you can is a better idea than relying on pills, since you’re less likely to face toxicity concerns.
DO NOT YO-YO DIET
Experts say that the maximum weight to lose is one or two pounds a week means creating a calorie deficit (through diet and exercise) of 500-1,000 calories, you’ll probably want to consume about 1,500 calories a day and supplement that with regular workouts. Anything more extreme will prevent you from getting all of the nutrients you need and set you up for yo-yo dieting since your body will go into starvation mode.
LIMIT YOUR TV TIME
No one’s asking you to cancel your Netflix subscription. But the more time you spend in front of the television, the more likely you are to gain weight. Plus, at least one study finds that logging lots of TV time may have a negative impact on your relationship. So keep the minutes you spend in front of the silver screen to a minimum, and use these moves to stay more active when you are watching.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEART
Forty percent of women rarely give their heart a second thought, according to a poll conducted by Women’s Health, the American Heart Association (AHA), and Weekend Today. But scarily, one in four women will die from heart disease—so the actions you take now to keep your ticker healthy could literally be the difference between life and death.
Nearly four out of five people say they go to work while ill, even if they know they’re contagious. Don’t perpetuate this cold- and flu-spreading habit!
DISCONNECT FROM THE WORLD WHEN YOU CAN
Many studies indicate that spending too much time on your digital devices can disrupt your sleep, go ahead and log off whenever you can—you’ll be better off for it.
GET YOUR SEVEN TO EIGHT HOURS OF SLEEP EVERY NIGHT
Skimping on shuteye doesn’t just leave you exhausted—it also comes with a host of health consequences. Get your rest and you won’t have to worry.
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