The two factors that lead to better overall health

Every day, some new fad or diet trends is touted as the next magic bullet for weight loss. Trying the diet with a promise of big and easy results can be a tempting prospect. The unfortunate reality is weight loss alone isn’t necessarily going to make you healthier. The key is developing healthy habits that carry you through life. Also unfortunate is the fact that these habits might take a little patience to develop and then reap the rewards.

Many dieters find success short term because they’ve changed their habits during the diet. Then, once they’ve achieved their goals, they return to old habits. Just as with the bad, good habits take time and really must be done with purpose.

Now for the good news. Two factors can lead to better overall health, diet and, exercise. Now, diet in this sense is what you eat every day, not a weight loss plan.

Seek out a diet of fresh things.

• Produce and whole grains go far for your body and can truly taste great.
• Another important aspect is portion control, which also makes a huge difference.
• Reduce the amount of meat you consume and look for other ways to get proteins, such as fish, beans, and soy.

Exercise can be fun.

• If fitness is a chore, much like with foods, experiment to find something you love. It can be as simple as going for a walk with a friend.
• Set a schedule that is realistic. Don’t overdo your workouts, in order to keep it positive and more likely you’ll keep at it.

With both diet and exercise, it’s a good idea to write out your goals and desires. Remember that just these two things, diet and exercise, will improve your health a great deal. A super skinny person isn’t necessarily the healthiest person in the room. It’s the person who’s taking care of their body.