Are you trying to lose weight? Is it to be thinner or live a healthier life in general? The first goal will only be temporary if you don’t incorporate the second one as well. Being healthy is a way of life, not a short-term diet. Use this guide to learn more about how to live well in every area of your life. 

What Constitutes a Healthy Lifestyle?

Diet

Weed out the harmful parts of your diet, like alcohol and junk food, and replace them with items that offer the minerals and nutrients your body needs to function at its best. Foods consisting of healthy fat; protein; fiber; calcium; and complex, unrefined carbohydrates will help you to feel fuller longer to reduce cravings and help you lose weight. 

Sleep

Your mental and physical health is heavily dependent on getting quality sleep. Develop this habit by going to bed at the same time each night. Remove all distractions from the room and avoid blue light in the hour leading up to your bedtime to increase the chances of falling asleep quickly. When you can sleep soundly for seven to nine hours each night, you'll feel more energized throughout the day. You'll also be less inclined to reach for foods that send your body into a downward spiral and make it difficult to lose weight.

Exercise

Strive to complete at least 30 to 45 minutes of moderate to strenuous physical activity each day. This not only keeps your cardiovascular and muscular system in good health but has positive effects on practically every other part of your body — including your mental health. For instance, exercising has been shown to make falling asleep and getting deep sleep easier, which makes it more likely you’ll wake up energized and feel like exercising the next day.

Stress Management

Eating healthy and getting enough sleep and exercise will automatically help you to handle stress more easily. However, it's still important to learn how to handle the parts of your life that cause anxiety. Participate in activities like yoga, meditation, or drawing for a few minutes each day to help release pent-up tension, anger, or frustration. This will help to decrease the release of cortisol — a stress hormone — known to create high-fat, high-sugar cravings; overeating; and sleeping difficulties.

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