Posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2024

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Clean living means living without bad habits or unwholesome behavior. Exercise and healthy eating and sleeping habits are examples of clean living that are proven to have positive effects on the body. Clean living can give people a boost – making them look and feel their best!  Learn more.

The clean living and healthy weight connection

Clean living is linked to maintaining a healthy weight. (Internal link to our article needed here) Per U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “Obesity increases your risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, heart disease, gallbladder disease, female health disorders, arthritis, some types of cancer, and sleep apnea.” They expound, “If you currently have a higher body weight, losing as little as 5 -10% of your current weight can lower your risks for these diseases.”

Say no to shame – talk to your doctor

Unfortunately, some people are embarrassed by their weight and resist getting the medical guidance they need to get in shape. It’s time to change that way of thinking. It is never embarrassing to discuss weight with a healthcare professional. In fact, it’s a necessity.

Fad diets aren’t ideal

People who are out of shape often look toward fad diets as quick fixes. Woefully, fad diets are notorious for cutting out major food groups, depriving people of the intake of important nutrients which are essential for human health. Fad diets may also have side effects. Per Better Health, fad diets may potentially cause symptoms to include some of the following:

• Dehydration
• Weakness/fatigue
• Nausea/headaches
• Constipation
• Inadequate vitamin/mineral intake
• Other serious symptoms

Other causes of weight gain

Though poor lifestyle choices are a main cause of weight gain, medical conditions might rather be the source of weight gain (or loss) in some individuals. A person experiencing unexplained weight issues should contact a medical doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Making good lifestyle choices

When it comes to eating, sleeping, and exercise, people can take charge of their lifestyle choices. It largely boils down to making positive decisions to eat right, sleep well, and exercise regularly. For instance, rather than choosing fast food, a person may eat for wellness by instead consuming leafy green vegetables, legumes, nuts, fruits, lean meat, fish, poultry, wholegrains, dairy, and more. Need help deciding which foods are right for you? A nutritionist or medical doctor can guide you.

Sleep reigns supreme

Per Health.com, sleep not only makes people feel better, but is helpful for maintaining healthy weight. They describe that too much or too little sleep can be associated with a shorter life span due to sleep’s relationship to the rest of the body’s processes. According to Dr. David Rapoport, founder and president of the Foundation for Research in Sleep Disorders, “Sleep and metabolism are controlled by the same sectors of the brain.” He explains, “When you are sleepy, certain hormones go up in your blood, and those same hormones drive appetite.”

Not all fat is bad for weight 

There are different types of fat in the human diet; some are good, and some are bad. Naturally fatty fish, like salmon and lake trout, are good sources of fat.  Avocados, seeds, and olive oil also contain heart healthy fat. To the contrary, consuming too much saturated and trans fats can be problematic and lead to weight gain. Here’s the important thing to know: You need to eat some fat as they are essential for specific body processes such as absorbing nutrients. But, if you eat too much fat, or unhealthy fats, it can take a negative toll on health and significantly harm weight loss goals. So, choose your diet wisely.

The importance of clean living  

Did you know that your decisions can directly impact your physical and mental wellbeing? When it comes to weight management, YOU are in control of large aspects of your own health. How so? The answer is through your behavior. Eating, exercise, and sleep aside, you also oversee lifestyle activities such as not smoking, limiting alcohol, managing stress, and going to the doctor. By choosing to omit risky behaviors that pose health dangers and by prioritizing physical and mental well-being, you are doing your part to live healthfully based on clean living.

Disclosure: This article is not medically reviewed. It is purely informational and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.