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Hey All!Hey guys, Coga here. About a year ago I started to make it a priority to live a healthier and active lifestyle. It's paid off in so many ways and really made my life a lot better, so I've decided to share my experiences here.
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Regularly ExercisingWe all have heard how much exercise helps us. Regular exercise is something that contributes a lot to a healthy life. It keeps your body weight balanced. It provides you with proper movement of muscles that will make them stronger. Not only does exercise have lots of physical benefits, but it also improves mental health too. Many studies show that those who exercise regularly are generally happier and worry less.
Cardio: Cardio is best for overall health. It increases the resilience of two very important organs, the lungs and heart. It also burns calories, making you look better. Some popular forms of cardio, or aerobic exercise, are running, bicycling, and swimming. Each different form trains different muscles more – swimmers, for example, generally have a stronger upper body. My personal favorite is running because it is really good for burning calories and requires no other resources like a pool or bicycle. |
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Anaerobic Exercise
The difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise is that aerobic exercise uses much more oxygen - for example when you run, you find yourself breathing much heavier than lifting weights, which is anaerobic exercise.
For my body type, I find myself gravitating more towards aerobic exercise (cardio). But every once in a while, it feels really good to lift weights. You literally get pumped! It's a really good feeling when you see your muscles toned after working out.
For my body type, I find myself gravitating more towards aerobic exercise (cardio). But every once in a while, it feels really good to lift weights. You literally get pumped! It's a really good feeling when you see your muscles toned after working out.
Diet PlanA proper diet plan is essential to living a healthy life. A diet plan helps you plan out and keep a check on the calories, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and other essentials you are intaking. So, always create a diet that contains appropriate portions of all the essential substances. Personally, I really enjoy making smoothies with fruits and kale. It's a healthy and nutritional option that can also act as a meal replacement when you put in protein powder. Plus, a healthy diet really makes it easier to see results from working out!
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Mental HealthThis one was HUGE for me. I've always struggled finding confidence within myself and maintaining a high self esteem. To be honest, cutting out negative people and habits was highly beneficial. Also, cutting out excessive alcohol use helped with this too. I drank a lot in college and while it was fun then, it really starts to wear on you as you get older.
Also, practice meditation daily. It is very nice to be able to have a mindful outlook especially during times of stress. |
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Other Healthy Every Day Activities
Walking Your Dog: It may be a simple, mundane task, but it's got much more to it. For one, it brings you closer to your pet, which improves your mental health. It also gets the blood flowing, and is really good for your mental health. Ever since my friend Jeff started walking dogs full time, his mental health has improved. "There's something about bringing happiness to animals - especially dogs - that just makes you really happy. Maybe it's just me, but how can you not love that?" I started recently too, and I can see what he's talking about. You can see what Jeff is all about here: https://www.newarkdogwalking.com/
Going to Bed Early: Sometimes it feels pretty lame, going to bed at 9 or 10. But the next morning, it's so worth it! You feel ready to take on the day. Back when I would stay up well past midnight, I would dread the day each time I woke up. But now, I look forward to it! Even if you really don't like going to bed early, I encourage you to at least try it for a couple days.
Going to Bed Early: Sometimes it feels pretty lame, going to bed at 9 or 10. But the next morning, it's so worth it! You feel ready to take on the day. Back when I would stay up well past midnight, I would dread the day each time I woke up. But now, I look forward to it! Even if you really don't like going to bed early, I encourage you to at least try it for a couple days.
Thank You
If you made it this far, thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to read about my new lifestyle. I'll try to post updates a lot, so feel free to check in soon. Anyways, I hope I have inspired you to do the same. Thanks!
Sponsors: I'm giving a huge thanks to NorthEast Reviews at www.northeastreviews.com. They are really played a large part in letting me get this site going.
Sponsors: I'm giving a huge thanks to NorthEast Reviews at www.northeastreviews.com. They are really played a large part in letting me get this site going.
