Let's be realistic.
A healthy lifestyle isn't where you are in the gym more then you're with your friends, counting every calorie you put into your body, and eliminating everything that is "bad" for you forever. Anyone who is interested in starting a new healthy lifestyle needs to know that it is all about balance, and without balance you will never discover the amazing satisfaction of a new and healthier you.
Now you're probably reading this and thinking "i thought this was a fitness and nutrition page why is she not telling me about what I want to know", and trust me I will! But the idea of balance is just as important as any exercise or super food. Think about it like this, if you love ice cream, and I told you, "now since you're living a healthy lifestyle you can never have ice cream again", you would first of all be not the happiest person in the world, and secondly probably end up crashing and eating an entire container of ice cream on the day you're craving it most. But if i told you "you can have a small bowl of ice cream once a week on the day of your choice", it would be much easier for you to not have any ice cream at all the other 6 days of the week.
The same thing goes when it comes to exercise, moderation and balance! If you spend 4 hours in the gym everyday, you will not only drain your body, but you'll probably end up doing more harm then good to it. Exercise is all about working the body to its limits, and than letting it recover so you can be stronger the next time. This is even true when it comes to cardio! Generally, I would advise at least a half an hour to an hour of cardio a day, and if you're feeling super energetic one day go for an hour and a half! It really is up to you and what your body is telling you.
That's what makes the balance of exercise and nutrition so unique, is that it is so different for everyone. If you've never been to the gym before, I would suggest something different than someone who hasn't been in a month. The key with balance to a healthy life style is enough to keep you going and motivated, but not too much that you end up hating the idea of "healthy" all together. The trick is to try a little of this and a little of that until you find the perfect healthy lifestyle to fit your personality, your schedule and generally what works for you!
Morgan, I love this! Many people think when they go on a diet they can't indulge in anything sweet ever again. I think when it comes to exercise, people need to know that just one day at the gym won't make a difference. It's being a daily routine and positive addition to someone's life. Especially as college students, it sometimes can be hard (at least for me) to balance a healthy life style. This is a great post!!
ReplyDeleteThe message you are giving in this post is so wonderful! Living a healthy lifestyle, both dietary and physically, is all about balance and being realistic with your goals. I can't wait to read more about how you help maintain a healthy lifestyle while being at university.
ReplyDeleteSo true Morgan!! Your words are inspiring as well as your healthy fit life style!! Balance is definitely a key to success in being healthy as well as being happy. Cutting out everything bad for you just gets too hard and eventually makes you unhappy. Finding that perfect medium of healthy and happy is a great place to be! We are positing about similar topics so I can't wait to keep reading about what you have to say and advice that you will be giving!
ReplyDeletei love your article! everything you said is so true! both my parents are super health nuts and have always told me this, but i feel like nowadays, people don't realize that being healthy is a lifestyle rather than just a series of rigorous decisions of what you can and cannot eat. i love the honesty and positivity you have and i can't wait to read more!
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