If embracing healthy living was one of your goals, you will be pleased to know that several healthy lifestyle benefits are waiting for you and many encouraging wellness programs to help you stay on track.
Nowadays, many people are stuck on the idea of getting the perfect thin and toned body because that's what we see normalized in magazines and the media. While it isn't an unachievable goal, you should remember that each person is different, and there is no such thing as the perfect weight, nor do you need to look like a supermodel to feel good about your body. The key is to maintain a balanced lifestyle by eating healthy and exercising daily. Even minor health changes daily will help you notice an improvement in your appearance, health, and energy.
So, where do you start, and what rewards do you have to look forward to? This week's newsletter will offer some wellness guidance and explore the rewards you can earn.
FIVE REASONS TO EMBRACE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE
If you haven't set goals for yourself or living a healthier lifestyle wasn't on your list of resolutions, then here is why it should be at the top of your list for the year.
You Will Live Longer: By eating healthy and nutritional food and doing even a small amount of daily exercise, you improve your overall health and add on more years to your life. Your life expectancy increases because your immune system becomes stronger, which means you have a lower risk of disease, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, etc.
You Will be Happier: Your body will feel stronger, and you will reduce your stress if you follow a healthy lifestyle. Exercise, in particular, helps release "happy hormones," improves your mood, and gives you more energy. If you feel good on the outside and inside, you will live a more confident and happy life.
You Will Look Younger: You will be full of energy because of a nutritional diet, and enough exercise and sleep are the key ingredients to maintaining a balanced life. If you can eliminate junk food and concentrate on eating healthy portions, then your skin and hair will soon reflect the positive changes in your body.
You will Save Money: Eating junk food, drinking sugary drinks or alcohol, and smoking are all expensive habits. You can save money by cutting out the junk from your daily diet and focusing on nutritional meals. Better still, several wellness programs will reward you for adjusting your lifestyle, which means you can potentially save more money just by eating right.
You Can Take Better Control of Your Life: Getting healthy boosts your confidence, gives you more energy, improves your sleep, and perks up your mood - all of which help you feel in control of your life.
WHAT GETTING HEALTHY ACTUALLY MEANS
It is easy to set the goal of achieving a healthy lifestyle, but what does that actually mean? 'Healthy living' means maintaining a balanced healthy lifestyle by introducing habits that improve your health, and stopping the bad habits. Changing your old habits isn't always easy and won't happen overnight, but it can be done over time and with the right discipline. An important first step is identifying your less healthy habits and learning new, positive ones to replace them with, such as:
Eating nutritious foods and balanced meals.
Sleeping well and managing stress and anxiety
Practicing safe sex, drinking alcohol responsibly, and not abusing drugs
Exercising daily. Take a walk outside and absorb some vitamin D and fresh air.
Staying connected with others
Being aware of any health risks related to your illness and its treatment, and working with your doctor to monitor these and then take action.
Taking responsibility for your overall health. This includes having regular checkups for your eyes, teeth, cholesterol levels, and gender-relative checkups to reduce cancer risk, including cervical cancer and prostate cancer.
HOW TO START MAKING HEALTHY CHANGES
Start Slowly
The key to developing a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle is to start slowly:
Change one thing at a time: See the benefits that can come from eating more balanced and nutritional meals, exercising regularly, or quitting smoking.
Make small changes: Gradually changing is easier than shocking the system with a complete change immediately. Remember, an achievable change is more likely to become a habit you keep.
Build onto what you already do: If you enjoy walking, try extending your usual route or start jogging lightly on the same path.
Work Around Challenges
It is easy for life to get in the way of your new adjustments. Plan your meals in advance for the week and shop ahead of time, so you have everything you need. This will also help you reduce small trips to the store, which may tempt you into buying items you do not need.
Develop a daily routine that incorporates your exercise into your working and family activities. Try to get your family involved in exercising. It will keep you motivated, and it's a great time spent together.
REWARD YOURSELF
Feel good about developing healthier habits by rewarding yourself with something nice and joining rewards and wellness programs. Having a wellness program encourages you to eat healthier and participate in more activities such as gym and trail running events.
Below are two wellness programs we encourage and support:
Discovery Vitality program: Vitality integrates and provides you with discounts at various retailers, and you accumulate points to reach different statuses. Another benefit is getting discounts on your insurance products and enhancements on your investments, including retirement-planning products.
Momentum Multiply program: Multiply integrates similarly, providing you with statuses and discounts at various outlets and retailers as well. You will also receive discounts for your interactive participation on your insurance products, as well as enhancements on your retirement products.
Both programs are fully integrated with your smartphone and smart devices like Garmin, Apple, and Android watches.
Contact Wallstreet Financial Services if you would like guidance with your new lifestyle adjustment and to help you with the best wellness program for your needs. As an Independent Financial Service Provider, we can engage with our clients by looking at your current situation and lifestyle needs, and we can help you assess and choose the right wellness program to suit you.
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