5 Ways To Stay Healthy During COVID-19

We know staying indoors is hard. Especially when it seems like there isn't an end to the "shut down". We've come up with 5 helpful tips that can keep you moving towards maintaining your health and sanity.

1. Clean Up Your Diet

Your diet should not be something short term. It is the way you habitually eat. Plan on doing this the rest of your life! It needs to be something you can live with as well as produce the results you hope to achieve. When shopping, stick to the perimeter of the store where all the fresh meats and vegetables are. Try and stay away from all the processed food in the isles.

2. Exercise

The benefits of exercising are practically endless. Many ailments people encounter in life can be healed or prevented by creating a regular workout schedule. Get outside in your back yard, or your neighborhood streets and just start moving. If you have any type of equipment, start using it. There are lots of resources online that can help with work out ideas. Move for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week. 

3. Sleep

Many of us have busy lives and are always on the go. Adequate sleep is vital for us to function properly. If you can’t get a straight 7 hours during the night schedule a nap to recoup the missed time. Keep your sleep schedule the same, go to bed and get up at the same time every day. There is a reason why our pets are always happy and I'm pretty sure it's because of all the naps they take.

4. Multiple Activities

While yes, binge watching Tiger King can be amusing don't get stuck in front of the TV for multiple hours. Take this time to do something different. Put together that puzzle that has been on your shelf. Read a book that someone gave you 5 years ago. Make a list of all the things you've wanted to do inside your house/apartment and get those done. You'll feel more accomplished after completing something rather than 4 hours on Netflix.

5. Socialize

Staying home doesn't meant you can't visit family. With todays technology its easier to see people without have to physically be in front of someone. Don't text, pick up the phone and make a voice call or use video and get on FaceTime or Zoom. Talking with someone can reduce stress and anxiety.

Setting goals are important. Goals keep you focused and on track. But, don’t forget the big picture. Long term health and wellness while enjoying the process. Your fitness lifestyle shouldn’t have an end date, like when the summer clothes go away for the winter or your yearly vacation to the beach has passed. Instead, make it part of your routine, an essential part of your life. It is never too late to make a change in our health and fitness level.