These are some really solid tips. I often wonder, how far past this do you go, before even obsessive "fitness" becomes detrimental. So much of it to me, is in the mind, health that is. I have a history of cancer in my family, both parents died from it. So, I've always eaten more fruits and vegetables, watched my sugar intake, especially and exercise 4 to 5 times a week.
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Speaking of lifestyle I got sidetracked. You might be interested in a book called Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. It turns out that inheritance has little influence on longevity. Research, in Rostock, Germany, notes that only 3% of lifespan is determined by our parents.
Research shows that genetics play a role in obesity as well. So those people who have obesity genes should be really careful with the kind of foods they eat especially junk food.
What is a gene compared to DNA?
A gene is a segment of DNA that is passed down from parents to children and confers a trait to the offspring. Genes are organized and packaged in units called “chromosomes.” Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
I had the 23andme test done a couple of months ago. I think we can be predisposed to certain diseases and or health related problems. What about nature vs nurture. You can take the same person and have them grow up in a healthy lifestyle and unless they find out the predisposition they could live a healthy life.
most people tend to lose and gain weight easily, notwithstanding great diet and lifestyle choices can keep one in great shape and size.
P.S. you dont have to be broomstick thin
Agree! There can bee extremely unhealthy thin people as well! Mind body and soul!
Yea that's true, nature vs nurture. We might have gotten our physical features identical to that of our parents but our environment and lifestyle will have a lasting influence to the way we behave and respond to things pertaining to us
Yes. You are on it. If you want to go really deep. Food is just secondary. It’s our primary food which is our lifestyle and how we balance it. Food and exercise can both be used as a medicator. A medicator is psychology just means something to numb us because we are such a miserable society! Little things can help. Self care which can mean many things. Just 30 minutes doing something we enjoy.
true, wellbeing starts within before spreading outwards. The balance we are able to develop within then reflects on our food choice and lifestyle