Another hundred years

             With the New Year approaching everyone is like I’ll do this or that. Announcing their new resolutions, making long lists but what about the older ones that you made last year. What actually appeals me, is that every year most of the people have a one common resolution which is about losing some pounds. That is probably because the inspirational models are so convincingly slim that you have to think over to be like one. With this new obsession of size zero women are being forced to cut off some pounds. The ideals set by the reference models becomes so obsessive for some and so irritating for the others who are continuously budged for being overweight. Well screw them all, who cares just be healthy that’s what’s important.

Staying in shape is good but working yourself off your hooks to achieve something that will leave you deficient of important nutrients, which is probably not a wise thing to do. Losing a few pounds but keeping the balance of body requirements is also very important. It doesn’t mean to eat whatever you want and whenever you want. A check on dietary habits and exercise is very important even if you are under weight.

             A precious gift from our forefathers was walk. The biggest secret of leading long and healthy life is walk. It not only increases our stamina but also helps to cut off some extra calories. Walking or jogging should be incorporated as a routine workout. It not only keeps our legs and joints functional but also improves metabolism which leads to improved digestive system. We often come across the news about a 100 years old lady celebrated her birthday and did a twist dance to show her fitness. The secret to her long life span is that she didn’t gave up on moving herself. A big shocker for couch potatoes.

              Similarly having a balanced diet is equally important. Incorporation of fruits and green vegetables in the diet plan is a mandatory. Green vegetables like spinach, pea, coriander, cucumber are very rich in starch and potassium which is a major component required for making blood. For a balanced diet, kick start your mornings with an intake of protein, which will revive your metabolism because proteins keeps you fuller for longer time. Top up your toast with an egg or fired salmon with a glass of milk. Latter in lunch have some starch in form of rye bread sandwich, chicken, salad full of fresh vegetables and some whole grain meal. In midafternoon satisfy your sweet craving with fruits or juices. Swap your chocolates and cereal bars with almonds, walnuts and apple rings. In dinner, fill your half plate with colorful vegetables, topped with flax seed oil and some brown rice, fish or beans or wholesome pasta.

            Avoidance from junk food and fizzy drink is a must. It is not only high in calories and sugar but also imparts weakness, fatigue, can cause heart diseases, disrupt functions of kidney, damage liver and cause intestinal infection. Junk food is only a craving once you overcome it you will have the healthiest body and perfect figure.

          Making a resolution is easy, working on it is important. It is said that making up your mind is the first step but if you will cross all the stairs then you will be able to reach the top, where your destination awaits.