I am nearing forty, a single working mother and always short on time. I hardly find any time for a workout, whether at home or the gym. Here are some tips I follow to keep myself healthy and fit.
Stand: Sounds absurd isn’t it. But there are many people who really don’t know that even standing is an exercise in itself. I prefer to stand whenever I can. That way, I am not putting in much effort and still burning calories.
Eat small portions: That means making your stomach get used to small portions of food so that you feel fuller soon. This way when you have lost a considerable amount of weight and your stomach shrinks, it will have got used to less food, and therefore fewer calories.
Have a lunch bag: I carry a lunch bag which fits small boxes containing my lunch, two snacks and yoghurt. I normally carry cut vegetable (cucumber, carrot, beetroot or capsicum) in one snack box and one portion of fruit (seasonal or mixed dry fruit) in the other. Yoghurt is a must and so is Chapati (Indian bread) and dal (Pulses) or cooked vegetables.
And trust me, occasional binging is not a sin. I have a sweet tooth. And I binge once in a while. That’s not wrong. You don’t have to feel guilty about it. All you need to do is move a little more after having satisfied your cravings. That’s all it takes. Please don’t make your life a punishment by craving.
Activity: What most people fail to understand that any kind of activity whether done indoors or outdoors is an exercise in itself. All you need to do is MOVE.
Be happy: Believe me; it keeps me healthy and fit. And not the other way round. Love yourself, your body and your weight. Smile and accept yourself the way you are. Don’t strive for an hour glass figure. You don’t really have to fit into someone else’s assumption of an ideal figure. Just become fit for yourself. Just LOVE yourself.
In conclusion, all I can say is stop worrying about your weight. Eat right, in moderation and be on the move. Most important, be happy with yourself.
Happy Living!
