Staying On Top Of Your Health In Your 30s
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The older we get, the more attention we need to pay to our bodies. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or not, your general health needs to be the priority, not just the size of your beer gut. If you’re in your 30s, you are still young, and it’s better to create healthy habits while you’re still young to avoid a myriad of health issues that could be brought on later in life due to poor diet, insufficient sleep and a sedentary lifestyle.
Being Fit Does Not Mean You’re Healthy
Before we dive into it, let’s clear this up! There are many factors to determine a person’s fitness level. We may see a slim yet buff bloke and think “Wow, that bloke must be healthy”. This is a myth!
It’s possible to be in a healthy weight range, have great stamina, strength and flexibility, while also having high cholesterol. You can even be underweight and have high cholesterol! Not every health issue is visible from the outside. You can also have great heart health while suffering from a range of medical conditions. The way someone looks on the outside isn’t necessarily an accurate indicator of how healthy they are.
Preventative Measures
We’re always going to advocate for regular check-ups with a medical professional, and for good reason. Getting a blood test alone can detect many irregularities and gives you a much clearer picture of your health than your appearance does.
Reassess Your Diet: Make sure you’re choosing foods from all food groups. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Make sure you’re getting enough protein, fibre and good carbs.
Start Exercising: If you don’t incorporate physical activity into your lifestyle, you’re at a higher risk of developing a variety of health issues. You don’t have to go to the gym everyday — low-impact exercises are beneficial. Try to find way to incorporate more incidental exercise into your life, and if you’re stuck in an office, try to make the experience less sedentary. If you’re currently overweight – check out these excellent beginner exercises.
Get Quality Sleep: We spend around a third of our lives sleeping, so invest in a good mattress. And practice habits that will increase your chances of a great night’s sleep. A healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise all contribute to the quality of your sleep, it’s like the health trifecta!
If you are no longer in your 20s, your 30s should be the time you focus on your health. Adopting healthy lifestyle choices now will enhance not only your immediate wellbeing but will also help lay a solid foundation for a healthy and happy future. You don’t want to grow up to be a cranky old bloke who shouts at kids who walk on his lawn, do ya?
