5 Tips to Start a Healthy Lifestyle

Having a beach body and posting a picture of hotdog-like legs is a fad right now. I know that we GC (grade conscious) people with higher goals in life don’t have any intentions of attending the batch Bora at the end of the year. But eating healthy and exercising has a lot of benefits like better concentration, better mood, and better energy level.

A healthy mind should also have a healthy body.

Here are five tips to get you started.

1. Eat healthy, not less. Don’t starve yourself or eat inadequate amounts just to lose weight. This will confuse your body’s metabolism and increase your craving for junk food, eventually make you gain more weight. Don’t eat too much either or you’ll feel lethargic from being too full. Eat in moderate amounts.

2. Slowly incorporate healthy food to your daily diet. You can start with your snacks for school. Ask your mom to buy you yogurt and mixed nuts instead of the usual cookies and chips. If you buy snacks in school, check if your cafeteria sells fruits or other healthy food.

3. Drink lots of water. Staying hydrated is very beneficial for your skin and helps you feel fresh until dismissal. You can zest up your water by adding lemon slices or frozen blueberries. Carry a water bottle with you in school especially if you’re going to have PE class.

3. Refrain from drinking coffee, carbonated drinks, pre-packed juices. Replace these with tea, fruit smoothies, and pressed juices. If you need an extra energy jolt for those late nights, drink tea or eat an apple instead of drinking coffee.

4. Get moving. Exercise at least 10-15 minutes in the morning after waking up. This improve your ability to concentrate during the day. Create your own routine or download a workout app. There are several apps available in the App Store and Google Play.

5. Move your feet. Avoid the temptation of talking the elevator if you’re only going two floors up or taking the car if you’ll only cover a short distance. Use the staircase to go your next class and walk or jog to school if you live close by.