Exercise and sports are fun. And you get the opportunity to make new friends or enjoy some quality time with your loved ones. Want to make your Christmas season a bit happier? The exhilaration and emotional release of participating in sports and exercise bolster your mental and physical health. Pent-up anxieties and frustrations seem to disappear when you exercise. Why not have fun while you're slimming your waistline and developing more muscles!
Your food choices can significantly affect your mood. For breakfast, try oatmeal or eggs. Both contain an amino acid that helps boost the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that makes you feel good. As for the blueberries, save those for lunch. The antioxidants in them will ward off workday stress. Finish with a small piece of chocolate. The compounds in it will lift your mood, while a natural stimulant gives you a small energy kick. For dinner, boost your serotonin again with a piece of salmon. Add a side of spinach to increase folate levels and help beat depression.
Try healthy snacks in between meals when you become irritable or unfocused. This will keep blood sugar levels steady and prevent you from crashing during the day.
A famous President's wife once said - "You are about as Happy as you choose to be".
Make the choice. Share a little Christmas cheer with those around you. Then take action. You don't have to worry about losing 10 pounds in 5 days or any of the outlandish claims you hear on TV. Start small - and stick with it! Think of your health as a never ending journey. And enjoy the ride!
It's clear that regular exercise or physical activity can help you live longer and improve your quality of life as you age. And it doesn't need to be strenuous to improve your health. Moderate intensity activity performed over the course of the day can offer significant health benefits for people of all ages. Activities like walking may be the safest types of exercise for older or previously inactive people, because they put less stress on muscles and joints. Now make the choice to enjoy your very Best Holiday Season ever!
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