ANNUAL HEALTH RESOLUTIONS

· There’s no need to wait for one long year to make a resolution.

· It’s never too late to start, provided you do make a start.

· As you did not develop you bad habits overnight, you can’t get rid of them in one day.

· Most people just dismiss stress as everyday routine affair, unaware that it can be a killer.

· Chronic stress is a chief cause of hypertension, a weakened immune system and even a reduced lifespan.

· Do your best to cut down on the stress levels through lifestyle changes.

· You can even try meditation, enrol for a yoga class and other alternative relaxation therapies.

· It’s really important that you eat good, clean and healthy food containing all essential nutrients.

· Don’t eat too much oily, spicy and fried stuff.

· Go for whole-grain foods and add more proteins in your diet.

· Fruits and green leafy vegetables should be the star items on your menu.

· If obese, consult a dietician and get a diet chart prepared as per your BMI.

· Do not indulge in binge eating, and consume alcohol responsibly.

· Just take a small break and go for a brief stroll, a few times everyday, even at work.

· If you’re not an early riser, do not make that an excuse for not going for walks.

· If you don’t get time during the day, just go for a relaxed stroll even after dinner.

Walking helps in decreasing hypertension, bad cholesterol levels and weight.

· Despite time constraints, you must try and do some amount of workout daily.

· If your office eats up all your time, then you can do some basic exercises in your home.

· A dozen push-ups in just a minute don’t require any costly equipment, and benefit your chest, shoulders, triceps, abs, and legs.

· Also, walking, squats, stretching, jumping, crunches, etc. can be easily done at your home, or even at the office.

· If you don’t like exercises, sports can keep you fit and motivated.

· Any sport, even frisbee, will boost your spirit of competitiveness and sportsmanship.

· Play a sport and be a sport yourself.