Lifestyle Hacks to Stay Active and Fit - For Professionals, Students, Homemakers

Do you feel you are bloating out of shape these days? Do you feel hard-pressed for time, given your 24/7 work schedule? Does socializing and partying leave no scope of dieting for you? 

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Chill. Take some deep breaths and read on. You don't have to move earth to follow a healthy lifestyle. Staying fit does't mean giving good food a miss or slogging away at gyms. Your fitness tracker can become your friend instead of threatening you.

Watch What You Eat and Drink

This is the basic, most elementary lifestyle hack for you. Keep an eye on what goes into your mouth. Mindful eating can reduce intake of junk and finger foods, particularly when your mind and eyes are busy elsewhere. Binge TV or Netflix watching doesn't have to mean indiscriminate snacking. Keep some healthy options for finger food nearby, like carrot or cucumber sticks with yoghurt dips, unsalted and raw nuts like almonds and walnuts, roasted chana, baked pita chips, brown bread sandwiches (with low fat butter and no mayo).

At buffets and parties, slow down and nurse a single drink for a long time. Check the urge to taste every appetizer on offer. If you want to control your appetite, have a clear soup or a sprouts sandwich before leaving. That way you aren't ravenous at the party.

Soft drinks and colas are an unhealthy habit. Switch to lassi/buttermilk/unsweetened fruit juice. Watch your caffeine intake.

Get off the Couch

Walk briskly for at least half an hour daily. Avoid the lift and take the stairs. Yes, you will get hot and sweaty, but at least the kilos won't pile on. Take a swim if you prefer, or take up a sport like football, tennis, or badminton. If nothing else, do spot jogging while watching the TV.

At work too, these hacks will help you keep fit. Get off your chair and move around. Moving around your office every half- hour helps you break the monotony and keeps you fit. A busy professional like you needs to be active even while in office. A sedentary routine is what you must avoid like poison. At lunch breaks, walk up and down the stairs , or take a stroll in the park nearby. Take your tea/coffee at the counter, not at your desk.

So guys, the point is no matter how busy you are, you are not so busy to ignore your health. Take care of your fitness and so many health problems will remain in check.

Happy Fitness To You!