Guest Post: Keeping a Healthy Body Despite Busy Schedule

It seems that in this day and age, no one is exempt from feeling the hectic hustle and bustle of every day life. Everyone feels that they do not have enough hours in the day and that there are always other things that they wish they could be doing. One thing that often gets cast aside but should be made the highest priority is one's health. Lots of people have no problem skimping on health to gain convenience, but they do not realize that they can have both. Take a look at this list of ways to keep yourself healthy despite a busy schedule.

1. Eat a good breakfast: Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. Start your day off right with a hearty and healthy breakfast. This will allow you to move quicker and be more productive throughout the day, which will save you time. If you don't feel that you have time to make breakfast in the morning, choose something that you can get ready the night before so eating it in the morning is more convenient and time efficient.

2. Make time for exercise: There are people who work a full time job, spend time with their family and friends, and also spend an hour at the gym every day. If they can do it, so can you! Make sure that you make exercise a priority. Your body will thank you. If you truly feel that you do not have the time to go to the gym, burn calories in impromptu ways. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk over your lunch break while you are eating. Jog around your house to get something instead of walking to it. Fidget while at your desk. Flex your muscles while sitting at your desk to work them. Play a little more hands on with your children. There are so many ways for a person to exercise without ever setting foot in the gym. Make sure that you are getting at least twenty minutes of exercise a day, but more preferably would be sixty minutes per day.

3. Practice good shopping habits: When you are going to the grocery store it can be very easy to pick up a bag of chips and some cans of soda, but these are certainly not the habits of a healthy person. When you are shopping, start in the produce section. Not only are fruits and vegetables healthy, but they are also very portable and convenient to eat. Also when you are shopping, stay away from anything processed. Make a habit to choose whole grains and natural products that are free of unhealthy additives.

4. Map out your day: You are less likely to feel pinched for time if you know exactly what to expect from your day. Create a detailed calendar including all of the things that you need to do. Schedule these things on an hourly or half hourly basis. This will allow you to be realistic about your achievement expectations while also being sure to add time for all of the healthy lifestyle choices you were previously neglecting.



Author Pam Johnson is incredibly health conscious  which is why she made the decision to enter the healthcare field. She is a nurse who also enjoys blogging and is a contributing writer for cheapest rn to bsn programs.