How to Stay Fit at Home

We all would want to stay fit, don't we? Too much fat on our bellies might ruin our good looking bodies; and when that occurs, It's a tragedy, isn't it?

But don't worry, here's a quick and easy way on how to stay fit.

Eat three times a day

Yes, it's a must. Whether you want it or not, you ought to eat three meals a day. That is, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Research shows that people, that eat 3 times a day, are inclined to have a leaner waist compared to those who don't. It's a physiological need. Fat basically doesn't get used up when the body turns into survival mode (which happens when we eat less than we need.).

Eat Healthy Food

This means to avoid junk foods as much as you can, and eat a lot more grains, fruits, and vegetables. The less processed it is, the better. Bread, pasta, oatmeal and cereals are good examples of grain products. As for fruits, eat varieties. Just like the color of the rainbow. Always remember to include a grain product, a fruit, and a portion of vegetables in every meal.

Eat the right amount of food. Too much of anything is bad-so is food. Although you may eat healthy food 3 times a day, it doesn't alter the fact that too much of it becomes a bad habit. Always force yourself to eat the right amount of food in a day. Pasta, rice, or any other carbohydrate; if eaten carelessly can really make you fat.

A good point is to keep your calories around 2,000 or less, which is technically the average calorie intake for an average individual. Too much calorie intake can be stored as fat around your belly. But how do you know how much is 2,000?

Well ...

This is where you ought to look at the nutrition facts behind every food product you buy; and add up the numbers you see under the word "calories per serving".

But for every rule there's always an exception. If you're an athlete or a very active person, you 're allowed to go beyond 2,000. In fact, mountain climbers have to eat about 10,000 calories a day when climbing the Mt. Everest! While on the other hand, if you are an average office worker always sitting down on a chair; you may want to decrease your calorie intake. It all depends from your activities. If you're very active, eat more. If you're less active, eat less.

Drink lots of water. The human body is made up of 75 % water; that's why it's a crucial element for survival. It's the only liquid the body uses to keep your brain functioning at its optimum. It doesn't use juice or chocolate; just water. A study conducted years ago between office workers who drank a lot of water, and those who didn't; concluded that workers well hydrated had a smaller waist compared to the other group. But it doesn't mean that water can make you lean; it can boost your metabolism, and make you go to the restroom often; which means, more movement- more exercise- more calories to burn. 8 glasses of water or 2 Liters a day is the minimum. If you don't know whether you're dehydrated or not; a sign of a well hydrated body is clear urine.

Sleep earlier. Sleeping 2 or three hours before midnight is better than sleeping after midnight.You will feel better and healthier. Why? Because physiologically speaking, at night, a hormone called Leptin, which is a powerful appetite suppressor; increases. But if we are awake still after late midnight, this hormone, that is supposed to rise up, decreases.

The result?

You'll feel hungry and stressed, which is probably the worst moment you want to avoid when planning to lose weight and staying fit.

Exercise. The most important of all. It has a lot of benefits like, reduction of heart disease; maintenance of healthy muscles, bones, and joints; get you lean faster; and more ...

As long as you perspire a lot and your heart beats raises; it should be considered a good exercise. Jogging on a treadmill, biking, swimming or any other outdoor sport are a few examples.

Staying fit takes a lot of discipline and hard work. But the results are worth it. Just follow these easy guidelines, and you are on your way to a fit and healthy body!

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