An Arabian proverb says; “He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.” This means people who are in good shape and are healthy have hope for a bright, happy, and successful future. For several generations, people of all ages all over the globe have suffered from all kinds of health problems, such as diabetes, obesity, and many more due to unhealthy eating habits, genetics, or even mental illnesses. Keep reading to find out the secret to avoiding these illnesses and acquiring the long, happy future many dream of.

“Thirty to 50 per cent of eating disorder patients suffered depression and/or anxiety prior to the eating disorder.” (Henry, 2018). To avoid health illnesses, body image issues, and depression, it is crucial to lead a healthy lifestyle, eat a balanced diet and exercise. To begin with, a balanced diet includes a little bit of everything, even junk food! For instance, a little bit of protein, carbohydrates, dairy, oils, grains, fruits, vegetables, and fats (saturated and unsaturated), make up a balanced diet.

According to Psychology Today, “about 95 per cent of people who lose weight by dieting will regain it in one to five years.” (Selig, 2010). The key is to have everything in moderation. Eat a salad for lunch and have a donut for desert. Furthermore, exercising is extremely essential to being physically fit. Exercise does not have to be two torturous hours of working out at the gym while, thinking about how much you hate the gym.

Exercise can be anything from going for a stroll in the park to biking around the neighbourhood, and so much more! In addition, sports, whether low intensity or high intensity, can be practiced. Additionally, every individual likes different things, including different types of exercise. Therefore, finding out what works for you and what you like is ideal for sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Other tips to being in good health include drinking at least 1.5 litres of water everyday, reducing stress, and getting enough sleep.

Doing all of the above is guaranteed to improve cardiovascular health, improve muscular strength and endurance, control cholesterol, strengthen the immune system, improve mental health, and grant a prolonged life. Of course, there are also the physical benefits such as clearer skin, a fitter figure, stronger hair, longer nails, and a happier facial expression. Of course, despite what we may look like and what we think we look like, it is what is on the inside that matters.

Literally! First, personality is what truly matters. Also, if your blood and organs are healthy, you have hope and if you have hope, you have everything. Ultimately, it takes 21 days to create a habit. Are you up for a challenge?