5 tips to stay fit and healthy

How to Stay Healthy and Fit

Because of my interest in these subjects, I have learnt a lot about diet and fitness throughout my life. I thought I'd share some helpful advice with you on how to maintain a healthy weight and body.

Of course, before rigorously adhering to any suggestion — whether from myself or anybody else — you must take into account your present health condition/problems (such as heart issues, renal illness, or just sticking to the same diet/doing no exercise for 20 years). Also keep in mind that these suggestions won't work unless they're paired with a regular workout schedule that includes 20–30 minutes per day, at least three days per week.

1) Limit your carbohydrate consumption at night: Avoid going to bed after a heavy meal. Unless there is a lot of rice, pasta, potatoes, or bread for lunch, it is recommended to stay away from this. When the body is only asleep for eight hours, it doesn't require all that energy. Try to limit your carbohydrate intake to minimal amounts throughout supper, or better yet, avoid them entirely. Save your high-carb dinners for lunch.

2) Eat until you're hungry, not until you're full: A good way to stretch your stomach so you need more food to fill up (and therefore gain weight) is to have a habit of overeating. I know it can be difficult at times, especially at a party when there is so much great food around! If you want to try everything, do it wisely. Choose foods with the least amount of carbs (which are usually tastier anyway) so you can eat more before you feel satisfied - try tuna salad, chicken skewers and fish cakes, and if you're still hungry, you can try potato casserole.

3) Take a break between weight training: If you are into weight training, remember to take a one-day break between workouts. Every time you complete a workout, the muscles have to break down and rebuild (which is why your muscles hurt the next day) so that they can grow in size. You should have a day off every other day to allow this process to happen and avoid the risk of injury.

4) Drink a lot of water, especially when exercising: Water is essential for maintaining our body's chemistry. There is no set quantity of water that you should consume each day; instead, you should eat when you are hungry and just drink when you are thirsty. However, you should consume more water while exercising to make up for the fluids you lose via perspiration.

5) You shouldn't drink too much water since it depletes your body's salt stores and might kill you (certain dawae, including ecstasy, can make users lose control over their thirst, leading to water intoxication). Being thirsty is a common cause of headaches, so learn to recognise it a direct result of dehydration.