
10
Tips for Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle And Body Weight
At this extreme
moment, we began working from home, away from campus, and keeping social
distance for as many people as possible. As we stay home and are stuck with the
foods that have been in our fridge or pantry for a while, we are temporarily
living a sedentary lifestyle with increased odds of physical inactivity,
excessive eating and sitting, stress, anxiety, and depression. In particular,
many of us will gain some weight during the pandemic and may keep the extra
weight permanently, which may carry considerable health risks for type 2 diabetes,
hypertension, heart attack, stroke, and other health problems.
Here, I’d like to
share some basic tips and resources for how to maintain your healthy lifestyle,
body weight, and overall well-being while staying home and engaging in social
distancing.
Measure
and Watch Your Weight
Keeping track of your
body weight on a daily or weekly basis will help you see what you’re losing
and/or what you’re gaining.
Limit
Unhealthy Foods and Eat Healthy Meals
Do not forget to eat
breakfast and choose a nutritious meal with more protein and fiber and less
fat, sugar, and calories.
Take
Multivitamin Supplements
To make sure you have
sufficient levels of nutrients, taking a daily multivitamin supplement is a
good idea, especially when you do not have a variety of vegetables and fruits at
home. Many micronutrients are vital to your immune system, including vitamins
A, B6, B12, C, D, and E, as well as zinc, iron, copper, selenium, and
magnesium.
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However, there’s
currently NO available evidence that adding any supplements or “miracle mineral
supplements” to your diet will help protect you from the virus or increase
recovery. In some cases, high doses of vitamins can be bad for your health.
Drink
Water and Stay Hydrated, and Limit Sugared Beverages
Drink water regularly
to stay healthy, but there is NO evidence that drinking water frequently (e.g.
every 15 minutes) can help prevent any viral infection.
Exercise
Regularly and Be Physically Active
At this time, at-home
workouts may be a good idea. But you can also walk your dog or run outside. Be
sure you know what’s going on in your area and if there are any restrictions or
mandatory self-quarantines.
Reduce
Sitting and Screen Time
Exercise can’t
immunize you from your sedentary time. Even people who exercise regularly could
be at increased risk for diabetes
and heart disease and stroke if they spend lots of time sitting behind
computers. Practically speaking, you
could consider taking breaks from sedentary time, such as walking around the
office/room a couple of times in a
day.
Get
Enough Good Sleep
There is a very strong
connection between sleep quality and quantity and your immune system. You can
keep your immune system functioning properly by getting seven to eight hours of
sleep each night.
Go
Easy on Alcohol and Stay Sober
Drinking alcohol does
not protect you from the coronavirus infection. Don’t forget that those alcohol
calories can add up quickly. Alcohol should always be consumed in moderation.
Find
Ways to Manage Your Emotions
It is common for
people to have feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty during a
pandemic. To minimize stress-related weight gain.
Use
an App to Keep Track of Your Movement, Sleep, and Heart Rate.
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