Spring Break
Healthy Living
Witmarsum Web Editor
Issue date: 2/2/09 Section: News
Do you feel lazy and out of shape? Are you having trouble shedding that extra "holiday weight?" Maybe all you need is a few tips to get you motivated.
It's no secret that a crucial part of getting healthy involves exercise. This doesn't mean you have to run 3 miles every day on the treadmill. Try getting involved in a pickup basketball game or join an intramural team. This is a great way to burn some calories while having fun at the same time. Going to the weight room for an hour is also an option. Weight training not only builds muscle, it also builds endurance. "I like to mix cardio and weight training. It gives you a good balanced workout," states first year student Jordan Childress. Also, a very simple way to get rid of a few calories is to take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Although exercise is crucial, it isn't the only thing you have to be aware of. Proper nutrition is essential. Without the right diet, exercise can be useless. "One of the best things you can do to stay healthy is watch your portion size. Also, remember to eat three balanced meals a day or six small meals," advises sophomore foods and nutrition major Nicole Frey. If eating large portions isn't your problem, perhaps it's your food choices. Watch your intake of carbohydrates. Yes, they give you energy, but they also turn into sugar. Try eating baked chips over regular, or opt out of the dry fruit and eat fresh fruit. The next time you make a sandwich at lunch, make sure to use whole wheat bread instead of white. Another big thing you can do is try to avoid eating after 7 pm. When you eat late at night, your body has less time to get rid of those calories.
Getting healthy won't happen after one week of exercise and eating right. Commitment to exercise and good nutrition will ultimately make you feel happier and healthier. All of the tools are right at your fingertips. Now all you have to find some motivation and get off the couch for your new and improved healthy body.
It's no secret that a crucial part of getting healthy involves exercise. This doesn't mean you have to run 3 miles every day on the treadmill. Try getting involved in a pickup basketball game or join an intramural team. This is a great way to burn some calories while having fun at the same time. Going to the weight room for an hour is also an option. Weight training not only builds muscle, it also builds endurance. "I like to mix cardio and weight training. It gives you a good balanced workout," states first year student Jordan Childress. Also, a very simple way to get rid of a few calories is to take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Although exercise is crucial, it isn't the only thing you have to be aware of. Proper nutrition is essential. Without the right diet, exercise can be useless. "One of the best things you can do to stay healthy is watch your portion size. Also, remember to eat three balanced meals a day or six small meals," advises sophomore foods and nutrition major Nicole Frey. If eating large portions isn't your problem, perhaps it's your food choices. Watch your intake of carbohydrates. Yes, they give you energy, but they also turn into sugar. Try eating baked chips over regular, or opt out of the dry fruit and eat fresh fruit. The next time you make a sandwich at lunch, make sure to use whole wheat bread instead of white. Another big thing you can do is try to avoid eating after 7 pm. When you eat late at night, your body has less time to get rid of those calories.
Getting healthy won't happen after one week of exercise and eating right. Commitment to exercise and good nutrition will ultimately make you feel happier and healthier. All of the tools are right at your fingertips. Now all you have to find some motivation and get off the couch for your new and improved healthy body.
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