Busy schedules often keep men from living their healthiest lives – but they don’t have to. By following a few simple tips, you can be happier, healthier and better equipped to enjoy your life to the fullest.
Maintain a healthy diet.
Make sure your diet predominantly consists of vegetables, protein, fruits and whole grains. While you shouldn’t completely deprive yourself of foods outside these groups, limit desserts, white bread and alcohol. Keep your healthy eating plan simple by preparing your lunches and snacks at the beginning of the week. This will help you avoid unhealthy, quick-fix meals during the day.
Work out.
Regular physical activity is essential to looking and feeling your best. Pick an exercise you enjoy such as weight training, running or cycling and make time for it a few times a week. To ensure you stick to your fitness routine, find a friend to work out with and hold you accountable.
Get a yearly physical.
Men are often reluctant to go to the doctor, but a yearly appointment is the easiest way to prevent or treat major health problems. By performing a few simple exams, your doctor can do everything from assess your heart attack risk to check for prostate cancer, and create a treatment plan for any issues you have. After your appointment, schedule your next yearly visit before you leave your doctor’s office so it doesn’t slip your mind.
Take a daily vitamin.
Even if you maintain a healthy diet, you are likely to have a few nutritional gaps. A daily multivitamin ensures you are receiving the nutrients you need to stay physically and mentally healthy. Choose a vitamin made of whole, natural ingredients, rather than one with synthetic fillers.
Invest in your mental and emotional health.
Make sure to carve out time for activities you enjoy, and maintain close, healthy friendships to bolster your mental and emotional health. Schedule these activities well in advance and treat them like you would a work meeting with an important client – only cancel if you absolutely must.
Baptist Health offers men a wide range of resources and services to help them live their healthiest, happiest lives. Take advantage of them by learning more about men’s health, or requesting an appointment with one of our physicians.