The Gay Girls Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Body

Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by admin in Lifestyle

By: Tina Harada

We as women sometimes don’t take good care of our bodies.  We tend to do less exercise and not get the proper nutrition in our bodies which leave us at risk for many factors that can be prevented. When our bodies get the proper nutrition that it needs, it feels better and it may also increase your energy.

Obesity, smoking and stress are high among lesbians. There are some factors that you can’t control such as getting older, family health history, and race. But you can do something about some of the biggest risk factors.

“Obesity, smoking and stress are high among lesbians”

• Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy heart. 30 to 45 minutes of exercise a day can also help burn fatty tissue that your body stores while you sleep.

• Keeping yourself hydrated throughout the day, is also a key. 6-8 ounces of water is essential to flushing out your system and it helps minimize bacterial build up.

• Cut back on oily or greasy food. Doing this decreases your chance of getting clogged arteries and it helps keep your blood flowing smoothly.

• 7 servings of fruits and vegetables is key to fueling your body that it needs throughout the day. Fruits provide the fiber your body needs on a daily basis.

• Cutting back on starchy food is important. Starchy food turns to sugar and your body storeswhich can lead to obesity, if you don’t exercise at least 2-3 times a week.

• Add protein based foods. Women need 100 grams of protein to keep the muscles lean.

Tina Harada is a wellness and life coach assisting people who want to HAVE THE FREEDOM OF WORKING AT HOME & getting healthy at the same time! You can visit her website at http://www.shopherbalife.com/tharada.

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