5 Things Healthy People Do Every Single Day

[NitNoy3]

Being healthy is a lifestyle. It is a combination of choices and activities. Different people have different ideas on what is healthy. For some, eating vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free is healthy. For others, eating fatty foods like pizza and ice cream is OK as long as you practice portion control. Despite the varying beliefs, there are numerous commonalities among all healthy people. Here is a list of 5 things healthy people do every single day.

1. Stay Active

Being healthy doesn’t mean you have to exercise every day. Many of us can only hit the gym a few times a week. So, on the day(s) you cannot run on the treadmill or attend your BODYPUMP class, dance in front of the mirror, walk around while you’re talking on the phone or vacuum your apartment. It doesn’t matter what you choose to do as long as you participate in at least 20 minutes of activity each day. Seriously, it takes longer to watch a sitcom.

2. Drink Water

Drinking a good amount of water has many health benefits. It helps flush out toxins, prevent cramping, clear your complexion, control your weight and so much more.

How much water should you drink? Most experts usually recommend at least eight 8 oz. glasses per day. That’s equivalent to a little more than 5 bottles of beer. If you don’t like plain, flat water, try sparkling water or flavored water. All of these choices can help keep you healthy and hydrated.

3. Sleep

Most adults need about 7.5 to 8 hours of sleep a night. However, some can function on 6 hours, while others need at least 9 hours. The variation depends on each person’s genetics and hereditary, as well as his or her lifestyle.

Getting a good amount of sleep each day can help you perform better athletically, improve your memory and enhance your sex life. Additionally, it is beneficial for mood and weight control. So turn off your TV, and make it a priority to catch some Z’s.

4. Eat Vegetables

You don’t have to eat celery for dinner, but you should eat some vegetables with your meals. The right mix of vegetables can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity and more. Eating vegetables can also help you maintain your current weight or lose weight.

So at your next meal, order a side salad or steamed vegetables, add some spinach to your macaroni and cheese or include some lettuce and tomatoes in your burger. Every little bit counts.

5. Eat Snacks

Eating five times a day is better for you than eating three times a day. I'm not joking. Health experts recommend eating three meals and two snacks each day.

This doesn’t give you the go ahead to chow down on that donut mid-morning though. By snacks, I mean healthy snacks, like a handful of raw almonds or an apple. Healthy snacks are the key to maintaining a good metabolism. Plus, when you’re not starving at mealtime, you are less likely to binge.

[Laura1995]

1. I try to walk as much as I can, but it's cold and snowing where I live, so that's not an option anymore. And going to the gym isn't an option because A) I don't have a gym membership, and B) The weather is bad

2. I try to drink as much water as I can... I usually drink two bottles a day, but it's difficult sometimes, especailly when you're not thirsty

3. I usually sleep for eight hours

4. I usually eat carrot sticks, snap peas, cucumbers, and brocoli

5. I'm not a big fan of snacking

[meatballs21]

Buy some decent winter boots, a coat, scarf, gloves and hat, and keep walking! It's beautiful outside in the winter.

[PsyNoodles]

@meatballs21 Yeah listen to this guy. If you have the proper clothing and insulation you'll probably find yourself TOO warm even if its 20F degrees outside.

[Error_204]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjrxvAO2LsA

(psychcentral.com/.../)

See, the problem with information is that misinformation is easily given. You don't need to drink 64oz of water a day. I apologize for the correction and being knowledgeable but it's actually bad for you to do that.

[PhiOmega]

It's not really bad for u, i agree with them u don't need to necessarily track ur intake, but if ur HEALTHY chances are ur drinking about that much anyway

And water is the optimal beverage for daily activity

The fact is most studies on the Internet are attached to something aiming to advertise something

Is the same way eggs are good/bad for u
and
coconut oil is good /bad for u

Just kno what ur putting in ur body

[Error_204]

"The fact is most studies on the Internet are attached to something aiming to advertise something", the study was misquoted and bottled water sales skyrocketed and today are maintained (www.motherjones.com/.../gem-week-forget-8-glasses-water-day) by this myth. Think hard about that.

I am upset I even dignified this concept with a fucking response.

[PhiOmega]

Well I'm not trying to make u angry dude, but I'm around nutrition A LOT and it's best people just learn their stuff or higher a licensed trainer with at least a bachelor's in a food science related course

That information on the Internet is for ppls benefit, for every study in favor of one thing there is study against it, i mean we have people who think the food pyramid is a good basis for a healthy diet and others who buy sunny D for the vitamin c benefits not knowing how vitamins are absorb and retained in the body, so many people are buying CRAP cause they're swayed by these BS psa's

Even the video u posted is moot, all it says is "u don't really need that much water, but sometimes u do" really?

Not that they're wrong, they make valid points

[PhiOmega]

And most of these studies, if they have any point, it's aimed at market sales

U don't like that, ok but the gross ( and i stress gross) amount of consumers who buy vitamins CANNOT DO ANYTHING BUT PISS OUT 99% OF of what they bought

[Error_204]

I'd say "check your sources bro!" but let's face it we both know that's not going to happen.

[PsyNoodles]

Wow I do do all of those things, well sort of if pop-tarts are snacks but that's all I eat that could be counted as snacks. Unless broccoli counts a snack I eat those randomly when I'm hungry and it satisfies me.

I don't sleep much but I don't need as much due to my genetics or whatever you guys might call it (I call it preference). I prefer to sleep less so I have MORE to do throughout the day. Like be on this site while drinking water.

But I do tend to waste time on this site, like today, but that's cause I walked about 13 miles or 10 or 15 some shit I don't know 13 city blocks on Monday. I am too sore and wiped from that day. But being out that long for that day I ran into the prettiest girl so gorgeous and got her number <3 I had been out from 6AM to 5PM walking, jogging, hiking, making up for all the days of holiday bullshit my family had me stay in cause it was "too cold.
Too cold, my arse. Don't people know you warm the fuck up big time if you're burning ton's of calories. No mother, I do not neeed jacket.

So besides staying healthy. I found being outdoors so much I have encountered many pretty girls and finally a gorgeous one I felt prompted to ask for her number and I got it thank the Lord (I went to Mass twice that morning. Maybe he blessed me what do you say to that <3 She's my angel lol. Probably not but anyway.

Stay healthy people. If you want a certain figure you have to work for it! Whether it's eating more cause you're too thin. Or cutting back on your fat as much as possible and not eat anything fried or any snacks or candy or bullshit foods.

Fuck eat fried chicken like I did to start my weight gain lol. But please don't if you aren't underweight unhealthy skinny lol.

Thanks for this "myTake" it's probably my favorite. I was like hmmm... people say I'm healthy but I feel I could be healthier.. let me see...

Yay!! <3

[NitNoy3]

Burning calories and getting numbers. Sounds like a pretty productive day to me.

[PsyNoodles]

Well I spend my other time studying physics. I'm attempting string theory, or at least the basics. I already have a degree in chemistry BS so I'm going for physics now. :P

[Prof_Don]

For narrowing it down to only 5 points, this is very solid stuff.

Especially #1. Being active consistently doing yardwork, cleaning, going for walks, decorating the house, etc., all counts as activity level. Not all "activity" is lifting weights and running!

There is a reason why there are correlations between a clean house and fitness level, and fitness level being higher for those who own a dog.

[PsyNoodles]

I do all the normal things people do, healthy people do, work out, exercise, eat properly, get "enough" sleep. I can function on 4 hours but I usually need about 5 and I'm good. But instead of sit around while I'm bored. I make myself go out and walk. If I'm not doing shit, I make myself go do something. It's made me feel much healthier than when I just sat around but did the healthy person's chores. I walk every day now. I try for 20 miles a week. I did something like 10-15 miles on Monday so I'm burned out, but I feel healthier than ever, though I'm always exhausted, when I don't walk I have enormous amounts of energy. I always suggest people start with this cause anyone can do it and it can be done daily. It works your whole body and is easy. You can adjust your pace at will. And you HAVE to walk back to your origin, you can't drive back cause you walked there. :P

[Prof_Don]

@PsyNoodles very true... it's interesting how all activity adds up!

[Anonymous]

For someone that doesn't fall into the healthy lifestyle, my suggestion is to start by replacing sugar drinks with water. You will be surprised how big a difference it will make. Then you can move into the other suggestions. Great Take, Great way to start off 2015

[NitNoy3]

thanks and great tip.

[Opinion Owner]

I now drink 8 bottles of Dasani per day which is great for my health but makes me have to urinate very often.

[xobrowneyedbeauty]

i stood for 3 hours straight at my internship today. does that count as staying active? hahah

these are all accurate things though so good job! :D

[maiez]

Yeah this isn't something that only healthy people do, this is something everyone does. Some people however may not drink water or eat vegetables.

[AmberDawnxo]

Do everything except the sleep! Need more zzzzs in my life lol!

[PhiOmega]

I like the points but, I'd say the best is to be informed, KNOW what ur putting in ur body and what effect you want it to have

[NitNoy3]

Definitely true.

[Anonymous]

Nice read , I SHOULD FOCUS ON MAINTAING MY WEIGHT THIS YEAR ! =)

[reinis133]

The healthiest people do intermittent fasting and eat 2 times a day.

[Prof_Don]

Everyone's body is different, bro. Some people may function better eating smaller meals throughout the day.

[reinis133]

Nope. Physiology is the same within a species. It has been proven that IF is better. It's more natural, humans evolved by eating like that not with small meals throughout the day.

[micheal727jovanie]

You should add laughing...

[Prof_Don]

Yup... people who laugh more often, have happier and longer lives.

[micheal727jovanie]

Hell yeahz!!! Lol

[Anonymous]

Sigh! agreed though sometimes a greater power has more control of our lives.

[KleinTeef]

6. Brag about how healthy they are.

[PsyNoodles]

Hell yeah bitch! Cause you aren't!

[KleinTeef]

It's a joke.

[JackKerouac77]

You forgot smoke weed until you pass out!

[micheal727jovanie]

Brilliant!!!

[PsyNoodles]

LMAO I do that TOO!

[Ihav2fart]

You forgot procrastinate on GaG!

[JackKerouac77]

I know, right?

[Ihav2fart]

@JackKerouac77 it's the most important step to achieving a healthy lifestyle!

[PsyNoodles]

LOLOL!

[_IMAGIRLSOYEAH_]

Lol im a vegetarian...

[matheus_mb]

According to this take I'm healthy!!! :D

[PsyNoodles]

YAY! :P

[faruine]

i agree since i do these as well

[WhaChaChaKing]

I sleep... that is all.

[GrownUp]

i wish i can do.. =) my everything is so healty just i dont have much time for rest and sleep...

[NitNoy3]

Getting enough sleep is the hardest part for a lot of people, so you are very lucky. :)

[WhaChaChaKing]

Really? I feel like if you're really active it'd be easier to fall asleep.

[fiego]

@WhaChaChaKing If I could sleep 8 hours a night I would be very happy, so you are lucky.

[WhaChaChaKing]

@fiego I sleep only because I have nothing else better to do. So not exactly lucky. Easy to sleep when you have nothing going on in your life.

[LukasTheLovely]

This is really good. Thank you!! :)

[vivian15014]

Many people do these everyday, me included.