October 21, 12:02 PM
If your apartment is anything like mine, it's very comfortable and makes it very easy to veg out on the couch and watch your waist line grow. It takes a little discipline to put down the potato chips and get in gear, but you can do it. A healthy lifestyle will not only help you look better, but you will also FEEL better. Both of these betters, will make you a happier apartment-ite.
There are ways to promote healthy living other than hitting the gym and it starts with getting in good habits while you eat. Here are a few common good eating ideas to follow:
1.)- Do Not Eat Dinner Any Later Than 7:30
2.)- Do Not Eat Anything within 3 hours of bedtime. Your body needs time to digest and burn off some of that food before you go to sleep and your body stores it as fat.
3.)- Avoid eating too many sugar items, starches, and fats...yes....this includes beer.
Beyond that, there are a number of less common ideas on staying healthy in your diet. Keep these things in mind:
1.) Avoid Overeating- Listen to your body and when you are full...STOP EATING. Before getting a second helping, let your body rest for a second and see how full you feel.
2.) Snack Attack- Before snacking, really evaluate your hunger level. Often you are just thirsty or bored and a glass of water or an activity will help you get over the snack attack.
3.) Chew More- It's pretty much a proven fact that if you chew more, you will end up eating less. So count your chews and make sure you chew at least 20 times for every bite.
A healthy lifestyle in your apartment really isn't that difficult if you give it a little effort. The results will be well worth it.
Got any healthy tips? Let me know....leave a comment!
-Trey