Benefits of the Right Fitness and Food Choices

By Anna Greene

Often, people who decide to include exercise and fitness as a regular part of their life are motivated by their own individual reasoning. Some are drawn to muscle building, for example, out of simple vanity. Others have been "prescribed" exercise by a physician as a way to handle chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity and more. There are a host of reasons why people are either drawn to or forced into exercise.

Unfortunately, the one principal motivating factor isn't always enough to motivate people to stay the exercise course. But if you take a look at ALL the benefits that you can gain from regular exercise and healthy eating, you will be far less likely to skip your workouts.

Tons of studies have shown that just by doing regular exercise and eating a balanced diet the average persons self-esteem level increases dramatically. People, nearly across the board, have reported a new found sense of confidence in the work place, in relationships, everywhere.

Very shortly after kicking off a program of sensible eating and steady exercise you will feel an increased level of energy. Through eating good, healthy food and exercising on a regular basis you actually change the way your body functions. Adhering to your program will cause hormonal outputs to change which results in more energy, more of the time.

Likewise you will find that exercise will improve your ability to process things mentally. Much of the more recent research indicates that people who exercise regularly and eat well are less apt to suffer from many of the conditions associated with old age -- Alzheimer's, dementia, etc. Many other people swear that a byproduct of dedicated exercise increases their problem solving abilities.

The medical community has published volumes of studies that show how a solid diet and exercise help prevent a whole host of conditions and diseases. The chance of having a heart attack, for example, is greatly reduced with good eating habits and regular physical activity. The same is true for osteoporosis -- proper exercise and diet improve bone density.

As far as mental health is concerned, with healthy eating and correct exercise the incidence of depression is reduced greatly. The natural endorphin production increases in a healthy, active environment -- this has been proven to minimize the chances of depression.

Another benefit is the overall reduction of stress levels. When people stick to their regimen of exercise and proper eating, the things that might otherwise cause stress and anxiety seem far easier to manage.

These are some of the many benefits of doing things the right way. The next time you feel like backsliding just remind yourself of all the good that healthy eating and exercise is doing you and get back on your horse.

Anna Greene likes to write about assorted interests, such as her new site on the DMC-LX5 Lumix camera.

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