Healthy Living Tips

Healthy Eating

After a year of lockdowns, pandemic restrictions and all around isolation, you’re probably itching to get back out there and enjoy the summer! If you’re like many, you may have put on a few unwanted pounds and are keen to lose them before hitting the beach, visiting the gym or starting back up your usual exercise regimens.

Check out some healthy snack ideas to keep the calories down and nutrients up:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/29-healthy-snacks-for-weight-loss#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1

Exercising Safely

And don’t forget, getting back into exercising takes a little patience, especially if you’ve had a long layoff – injuries often happen when people try to jump back into their old ‘normal’ workouts, so slowly does it.

https://www.womensrunning.com/training/9-simple-ways-to-start-exercising-again-after-a-break/

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-to-ease-back-into-exercise-safely-after-a-long-break

Workout Diets

And of course, eating healthily for optimum workout results is key too! (Check out the diets of UFC champs if you’re a real workout diva!)

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/israel-adesanya-dietician-breaks-down-125800683.html

Covid News Updates

Finally, while we’re all optimistic that Covid-19 is on the way out, and people continue to take up the vaccine, stay safe and well everyone, follow medical professionals advice for protecting ourselves and others, and keep positive!

And remember Taiji (recently designated a ‘World Heritage Art’ by UNESCO) is a great way to maintain good health for all ages and easy to do at home!

https://www.yahoo.com/news/delta-variant-might-pose-biggest-162241425.html

https://www.yahoo.com/news/covid-two-vaccine-doses-study-103512538.html

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/delta-doubles-hospitalisations-vaccines-still-protect-140004921.html

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/who-says-delta-variant-of-covid-means-even-vaccinated-people-should-keep-wearing-face-masks-as-more-asian-cities-lock-down-11624977207?siteid=yhoof2