What we all desire is to live longer, feel and look younger. This is why we pursue the so-called healthy habits - drinking green juices, exercising every day, and doing wellness trends that we observe on the Internet. However, the surprise is herein the fact that not that which is stated to be healthy is actually benefiting your body. Actually, there are some of these trendsy habits, which may be quietly accelerating your aging.
Wondering why despite all that you are doing you still feel sleepy, have dry skin, or you see the wrinkles appearing even faster than before, then this article is targeted at you. We are going to consider five so-called healthy habits that may only be harmful rather than helpful, and how to correct them before they cause a toll on your body and mind.
01.Over-Exercising -When More is More.
Working out is one of the most appropriate activities you can perform to the body but there is a thin line separating maintaining a healthy body and overworking. A lot of individuals think that since a 30 minutes physical exercise is a good thing, 90 minutes must be a great thing. Alas! your body does not think so.
When you overwork yourself without a reasonable rest period, the body over releases cortisol, which is the hormone of stress. When the levels of cortisol are constantly high, it may destroy muscle tissue, undermine your immune system and speed up the aging process by destroying skin collagen (bye, wrinkles!).
I would go to the gym six days a week without taking a break. At first, I felt powerful. However, in the near future, I began to experience persistent drowsiness and cloudy skin. As soon as I introduced both the days of proper rest and shorter, smarter workouts, my energy, as well as my glow, came back.
What to do instead:
Aim for balanced movement. Combine strength training, stretching and non-impact exercises such as yoga or walking. Keep in mind--it is when resting that your body gets stronger and not when you are burnt.
02.On cutting out All Fats-- The Skin-Drying Fallacy.
It has taken decades to result in people being told that fat is bad. Therefore, we began to use fat-free items - yogurt, milk, salad dressings, snacks. However, the thing about it is that the healthy fats are vital to your body in order to work and remain young.
Which are known as healthy fats (such as avocados, nuts, olive oil and fatty fish) provide benefits such as keeping the skin supple, maintaining hormone balance, and protecting the brain. You will end up flaking and drying out without having sufficient numbers of them, and that makes you look older than you are.
And without fats, food manufacturers will usually add sugar or other artificial additives to make the foods more palatable. Sugar may cause inflammation and early aging of the skin.
What to do instead:
Limit the intake of bad fats. Even a drizzle of olive oil on salads or a handful of walnuts as a snack would help a lot. The good fats do not cause you to be fat but rather gleaming.
03.Living on Smoothies and Juices - Too Much of a Good Thing.
Smoothies and juices are healthy. They are loaded with fruits, vegetables, and nutrients, so there is nothing that can be wrong. Quite a lot, on your side, I tell you.
When you either fold or squeeze fruits, you denude fiber and condense sugar. The sugar is spiking your blood sugar and that causes skin problems, fatigue and (you have guessed it) aging. High blood sugar leads to a process known as glycation that destroys the collagen and elastin the protein responsible to ensure that your skin is firm.
At one time I substituted fruit smoothies in place of breakfast in the morning. After a few weeks, I was observed to have afternoon energy crashes and increasing breakouts. The change became dramatic when I became more of a mix of protein, healthy fats, and a reduced number of sweet fruits.
What to do instead:
Have smoothies sparingly. Balance the level of sugar by adding greens, protein powder, chia seeds, or Greek yogurt. And drink whole fruits in as many instances as possible.
04.Sleeping Too Little (Despite functioning fine)
We are aware of the importance of sleep, but we are very likely to forego it. Most individuals boast of getting five hours of sleep per night - because less sleep makes one more productive. The truth? One of the quickest methods of aging both body and mind is through chronic sleep deprivation.
You get a sleep, and your body repairs its broken cells, releases growth hormones, and also produces collagen. Without getting a deep sleep, this process is not achieved, and one will have fatigued skin, dark circles, brain fog, and mood swings.
You may not be feeling anything bad, but your body is trying hard. Sleep deprivation in the long run will even shorten your life span.
What to do instead:
Focus on 7-9 sleep hours per night. Establish a bedtime schedule - turn off the lights an hour before bed, turn off the screens an hour before bed and keep your bedroom dark and cold. Sleep is your free anti-aging medicine.
05.Feeling of Stress Over The Ideal of Healthy Living.
This one may shock you: it is not something to be too health obsessive because it also makes you unhealthy.
Setting your body in a state of low-grade stress when you are always concerned about calories, exercise programs, or even eating right. That stress increases the level of cortisol, which as we have already discussed accelerates aging and reduces your immune system.
I have witnessed friends who adhere to all health rules and do not feel good. They feel guilty each time they eat a single cheat meal or skip a workout and this is even worse than the meal. Health should bring happiness in your life, not apprehension.
What to do instead:
Find balance. Eat healthy, but do not beat oneself up when you want to have dessert. It is not necessary to move your body because it is good to do this. True health encompasses your mental tranquillity as well.
The Bottom Line
Wellness is never about extremes, but rather balance. Exercising excessively, avoiding fats, excessive smoothies, loss of sleep or worrying about your health can all make you old at a faster rate than you think.
The only thing one can do to remain young is to listen to the body. Eat actual food, move the ways you like, sleep deeply and get rid of perfection. It also has the natural glow of supporting rather than punishing your body and makes your body shine on the inside out.
That is why, next time when you consider what is healthy, keep in mind that moderation and mindfulness are always the best choice.
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