While these tips can't give you more time to relax at home, or an extra week of
vacation, you'll find that with a little bit of thought and determination, you can
definitely set back your aging clock. Your body will weather a lot during your lifetime
and even a regular amount of damage can contribute to a more tired, less energetic
look. Take a look at the tips below, integrate them into your lifestyle and chances
are, you'll notice a big difference.
1. Maintain a positive outlook.
As people get older, they actually become more vulnerable to things like depression
and anxiety. As you may know, health and fitness is a holistic thing. By keeping
an optimistic outlook and making sure that you stay active both mentally and physically,
you can ensure that you enjoy a higher degree of health than you would otherwise.
2. Exercise
Exercising is obvious, but the type of exercise that you should be doing might be
less so. As you age, your body will begin to show some wear and tear, so remember
this and take it easy. If you have an old injury, don't exacerbate it by overworking
it. There are plenty of exercises that will still let you build up a sweat without
straining your joints.
3. Limit stimulants
Drinks like coffee and soda and foods that have been fried or use refined sugar
have been denatured, which means that they have been stripped of their vitamins.
They are also known to encourage the production of free radicals in the body which
will speed the aging process.
4. Watch what you eat
Think about your metabolism. When are you actually hungry? How much food does it
take to make you feel full? Try eating precisely as your body dictates for a day
and see how it goes.
5. Cook with olive oil
Olive oil is full nutrients that your body can use, but you'll also find that mustard
seed oil and walnut oil are terrific for cooking as well. Start avoiding canola
oil and vegetable oil.
6. Drink water
It sounds simple, but it makes a huge difference. Water keeps your skin elastic,
helps your body absorb nutrients and lubricates your joints, among other things.
7. Read up on your family history
If you know what your family's health is like, you'll find that you can often see
into the future! If your parents or grandparents are prone to something, chances
are, you are as well, so look into taking preventive measures.
8. Take your vitamins
A good general multivitamin taken every morning can help keep you quite healthy
and in a good state of general health. This is a good way to compensate for any
vitamins that your diet is lacking in and it can also remind you to think about
what you eat.