Looking after your health as you get older is something you need to be doing on a daily basis. As we get older, our bodies, lifestyle, and needs change. We need to change we way we care for ourselves to make sure we are staying in the best shape possible.
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The demands on our bodies, time, and mental health can be exhausting. But there are different ways you can make sure you are taking care of yourself to help you feel good and energized every day.
Drink Water
We all know we should be drinking around 2 liters of water a day, but honestly, do you know precisely why? Our bodies need water to function normally, for sweating, digestion, maintaining a normal body temperature. We lose water in various ways throughout the day. Making sure we replenish the water our bodies need regularly is essential.
Did you know not drinking enough water or being dehydrated can affect your hair, skin, and nails too? The symptoms of dehydration can include headaches and lethargy. If it helps, buy a drinking bottle with drinking times on it so you know how much and how often you should be drinking.
Exercise
Getting your body moving, even just for 15 mins a day, can help you stave off tiredness and low energy moods as well as helping you feel better physically and mentally. Find an exercise you like to do, either at home, in the gym, a workout class, or even something outdoors.
As well as helping you to keep your body fit and healthy, it will also help lift your mood as exercise has been proven to have excellent mental health benefits too. If you are struggling with certain areas of your body that you can change via eating well and working out, look to clinics such as BodEnvy to help you reach your goals.
Healthy Diet
We all love a good cheat day, and while no foods should be off-limits, you should be aware of precisely what you are eating and when. Finding the right balance and enjoying foods in moderation means you can include all your favorite foods without restricting yourself to a diet as such.
Meal planning, meal prepping, and using a list when you shop are all great ways to help you not only buy less but also buy food to make a meal with as opposed to snacking. Include a mix of fruits and vegetables in your meals and snack times and cut down on the amount of processed food you are eating and sugary treats.
Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness can help you manage and deal with the stress of da to life. Taking a small amount of time out of your day when you can to clear your head, control your breathing, and focus on the here and now.
It takes time and practice to fully master but working towards clearing your head of all thoughts except for what is happening right there and then can help you feel more relaxed and less stressed.