Fitness and Health for Women- Stay Fit and Healthy!

Rated:

, 0 Comments

Total visits: 126

Posted on: 18th Jun 2014

Here are 10 tips for women to stay fit and healthy:

1.   Staying fit and healthy starts with a balanced diet. Know and monitor the right weight for your age. Consult your doctor to learn what food you should avoid and follow your eating discipline routines. If you are trying to lose some weight, foods with high calories should be omitted from your meals. Food with high fiber and low fat should be included a priority in your grocery list instead of red meat, sugars and fats.

2.   Drink plenty of water. Drinking at least eight glasses of water everyday. This cleanses the body from impurities. It is also advised for lactating women to increase water intake to keep the body hydrated.

3.   Take Vitamins and Supplements. Do not forget your Calcium supplement. Sufficient Calcium intake
is beneficial for women of all ages. This has been proven to prevent having cramps and Pre-Menstrual
Period (PMS) Symptoms. It also prevents Osteoporosis especially for menopausal women. Vitamin E boosts
strong immune system. Women who undergo menopausal period should take Vitamin E-400 as it stops night
sweats and hot flashes. Also, Vitamin E is said to be best in avoiding wrinkles when aging.

4.   Quit smoking. If you are smoking, stop. It is also a big �NO� for pregnant women, as this will
affect the health of the baby. Pregnant women who smoke may pass the harmful content of cigarettes to
babies through the bloodstream. Recent studies have shown that women smokers are more prone to diseases
than men smokers. Women who smoke have a high risk of getting breast cancer. Also limit your alcohol
intake.

5.   Incorporate exercises in your daily routine. Take a walk after work, use stairs instead of the
elevator or play with your kids when you are at home. Home exercises are also effective especially when
you do not have time to go to the gym and would like to lose some weight. Yoga and Pilates are only a few
of the many effective exercises you can do at home. Exercises help in limiting the risk of cardiovascular
diseases.

6.   Avoid stress. Many women are prone to too much stress. Stress has been known as cause to many
sicknesses. As much as possible take time to relax. Read a good book, hang out with friends and engage
in sports. Pamper yourself by going to the beauty shop, or do some shopping for yourself. And do not forget
to get enough sleep to revive your energy.

7.   Use sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Wear hats when under the sun
to protect your skin. Too much sun is bad for your skin. The skin is prone to cancer when exposed to too
much sunlight. It also speeds up the aging of skin cells, which causes wrinkles.

8.   Make sure to visit your dentist to keep that beautiful smile. Always have a cleaning to prevent
cavities and bad breath.

9.   Visit your Gynecologist. Women who are eighteen and above should have their Physical Examination
at least every two years especially for the Pap Smear test. Check with your doctor if you are unsure how
often to have a Pap Smear and Mammogram for your age. Breast self-exam is encouraged once puberty has been
reached and should become a habit for the rest of your life.

10.   Safe sex is strongly recommended. Use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

Comments

There are still no comments posted ...

Rate and post your comment

Username:
Password:
Forgotten password?

Most Popular

Fitness and Health for Women- Stay Fit and Healthy!

Login