50 Healthy Habits Every Girl Should Have #2

As promised here is this week's 5 habits

#6. Understand that excercise doesn't have to be a big time commitment

Back to this working out diabolical conversation. Working out doesn't always mean going to the gym or attending your zumba classes every week. Unless you are a gym freak, the rest of you will agree with me that getting time to workout can be struggle. Why? Well, we always look for silly excuses to bail out. From lack of time, to lack of finances. We even use our families as excuses as well. (Sadly). But like i said before, how hard is it for you to do simple workouts? Like using the stairs? Going for walks with your spouse or children during the weekend? Walking your dogs in stead of having your guard or gardener do it? (This is a challenge that i'm forcing myself to adapt to).

#7. Cut back on (evil) sugar

Truthfully, for those close to me know for a fact, I am a sugar freak. I saw this and started laughing coz i knew this will be a total fail on my end. I cannot survive without a dose of sugar in a day....AT ALL. Though i did abit of research on this and understood why its called 'evil'. People add weight from excessive sugar intake. At the same time health isssues such as diabetes tend to crop up. I've really tried to understand how people are able to have anything without sugar and to be honest, if it ain a health issue, I don't get it. Lifestyle choices....in my opinion. Anyway, this also joins my list of things I will try to work on. This week, try and calculate the amount of sugar you'll take. The results will amaze you.

#8. Drink warm water with cayenne, pepper and lemon daily.

People trying to cleanse and loose weight, try this out. My taste buds had a field trip with this. It was pretty peculiar and taught me one thing, stick to cucumber/ lemon water. If not.....PLAIN COLD water. I was amazed afew years back when i read about the importance of drinking water. I never understood why, as a child my mother would force it down my throat. Though now I'm really thankful for my flawless skin....(just saying). Gents, do you know any benefit?

a) flushes out toxins
b) improves skin complexion
c) natural headache remedy
d) increases energy and reduces fatigue
e) puts you in a good mood.
And the BEST thing about water; its FREE. What can give all those benefits at no cost?

#9. Don't try to keep up with people you ain't

I'm a die hard advocate on one's own definition. We always say: 'The people we keep define our character'. There is some truth to that but we don't get the true characteristic of a person. Though the one thing I always say to everyone around me: ALWAYS BE TRUE TO YOURSELF. If impressing people and trying to fit in is what drives you; REALITY CHECK;You're wasting your energy trying to keep up with people who already have their plans mapped out to suit them and here you are following them sheeplessly. Remember to always remain with those who add value and you build each other.

#10. Use a rentinol if you start getting wrinkles.

To be honest, I had no clue what rentinol was prior to this writing. So for those who are in the dark as I was rentinol is a yellow compound found in green and yellow vegetables, egg yolk and fish-liver oil. What it basically does is generate new blood vessels in the skin and increases the making of new collagen. It also helps with fading age spots. (Who knew?) I found this really amazing because its a natural way of fighting wrinkles as well as acne. Though one needs to be consisten in using it to notice the changes. The only bummer thing about this is that one starts noting the difference 6 months down the line. Well its better than going for botox fillers....


See you next week for another session...

50 HEALTHY HABITS EVERY GIRL SHOULD HAVE.#1

So the other day I was having a look at my recommendations on Pinterest and came across an interesting poster that I thought I MUST share this. This may say like a fully girly post, but gentlemen, you can learn afew things from this. Over the next 10 weeks I will take you all through; 50 HEALTHY HABITS EVERY GIRL SHOULD HAVE.

1.     Start fresh every single day

In my perspective; I believe every day is a brand new day. Let go of all the negative energy that you had from the previous day; anger; frustration; disappointment and many other NEGATIVE emotions. As soon as you open your eyes, tell yourself “Today is a new day. Whatever happened yesterday was yesterday. Time to start on a positive note.” The attitude the human brain works up with determines how the rest of your day may play out. So jump out of your bed every day with this mentality; NEW DAY, FRESH START.

2.     Check your credit card statements. Bank accounts and pays stubs regularly

When I received my first paycheck, I immediately did my nails, bought a pair of new heels as well as clothes. Not forgetting, partying. Less than 10 days down the line, I was what my mother loves says, ‘You are not broke. You are just financially challenged.’ At some point in my life I had the “shopaholic’ syndrome and found it so hard to detach until one of my colleagues sat me down and taught the importance of accounting for every cent that was mine. Since then, my whole life changed. I was able to check my statements and account for everything. At the end of the month, despite having my savings set aside, I am able to spoil myself once in awhile and still have money in the bank.

I’ve heard of banks that play around with people’s money without their customers’ knowledge. Be the smarter cat and watch out for such goons. Go through your statements at least once a month if possible.

Always be able to account for every cent that leaves your pocket.

3.     Adopt a “meatless Monday” mentality

I find it so hilarious when people ask me how I don’t add weight. How do I watch what I eat? How do I maintain my body shape? Well, thats simple, DIET. Yes I have been accused of junking and all severally but the one thing I love about my body is that I am a junkie for fruits and veggies as well. As odd as it may sound, I would pick a salad any day over a steak out.

It’s not cast in stone that you always have to pick Monday as the day, could be any day of the week. Though I’d select Monday, since my cheat day usually starts on Friday and is usually downhill from breakfast. Challenge yourself to at least have a full vegetarian day once a week.

4.     Put down your phone when you’re out with people

I LOATHE it when I’m hanging out with people and they spend their whole time on their phones. At times I wonder how they would feel if we could exchange roles.

The other day, I went for dinner with my mother and the table across us had 3 teenagers and their parents. Funny thing, THEY WERE ALL ON THEIR PHONES. PARENTS INCLUDED. I wondered what was the point of going out for a family dinner if everyone is busy on their phone.

To be honest, I find it totally disrespectful if I’m hanging out with someone and 90% of the time you’re on your phone. There are enough times I have walked away from idiots who thought they could pull such stunts on me (gals included)…this is inclusive of high level ranked people in companies. TOTALLY DISRESPECTFUL. My best friend and I have a rule, whenever we are together, we always out our phones together and place them facing down….NO DISTRACTION. Though emergency calls are allowed to be picked up or attended to.

If you are fond of this habit, ever wondered how the other person may feel?

5.     Try the 2/30 rule; 2 hours of TV, 30 minutes of exercise

I’m sure exercise is a word some people who hate to hear. I find it hilarious when I share with people my workout regime or how I spend my time during the weekends. I am truly a couch potato when I want to. That one I am a victim of. But I end up reversing it. I always hear people around me complain about their weight and when I challenge them on simple things they always end up frowning and complaining. 2HOURS of TV and just 30MIN workout…..how hard is that? Though I think the question would be what type of work out? If you can find a work out that you enjoy doing or can do with someone, I’m sure you’ll be surprised to see yourself clocking even 60 mins after awhile. Exercise is very important to the human body and yet many of us ignore it. This is one of the challenges I will take up and after the 10 weeks I’ll definitely give y’all feedback on this…..2hrs of telly…..that’ll be my challenge.

So at least every week you can challenge yourself or someone and see out of the 50 how many habits you have adapted and how many you currently are doing and are improving on them.

Enjoy the read.