LIFESTYLE

1. LIFESTYLE

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
• WHAT IS A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?
• CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS
• REASONS
• YOU KNOW…..(WHAT TO DO, WHAT NOT TO DO)
• RESEARCH
• STEPS TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
• THINGS TO FOLLOW
• HEALTHY FOOD
• HEALTHY MIND
• CONCLUSION
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3. WHAT IS A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?
• A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IS ONE WHICH HELPS TO KEEP AND IMPROVE
PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. MANY GOVERNMENTS AND NON-
GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS HAVE MADE BIG EFFORTS IN HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE AND HEALTH PROMOTION.
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4. CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS
• 69.2% of adults are overweight or obese
• 80% of adults don’t get recommended amount of exercise
• 43% of adults suffer adverse health effects from stress
• 75-90% of all doctor’s visits are for stress-related ailments
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5. REASONS
• Super-sized portions
• Availability of fast food
• Too busy
• A pill will save me
• Repeated failures with quick fixes
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6. YOU KNOW…..
What works?
• A holistic approach
• Make gradual, slow changes to habits
• Create a vision of a new you
• Set achievable, measurable goals
• Make yourself accountable for progress
• Get support from others
What doesn’t work
• 90-95% of people who lose weight regain it
• Anecdotal evidence of only about 10%
success rate for personal trainers
• Over the counter weight loss pills are
generally ineffective and can be dangerous
• Weight loss surgery requires lifestyle changes
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7. RESEARCH SUPPORTS THE BEHAVIORAL
INTERVENTION APPROACH
• Appel, L. J., Et al. (2011). Comparative effectiveness of weight-loss interventions in clinical
practice. New england journal of medicine, 365:21, 1959-1968.
• Butterworth, s., Et al., (2006). Effect of motivational interviewing-based health coaching on
employees’ physical and mental health status. Journal of occupational health psychology, 11:4,
358-365.
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8. STEPS TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
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9. THINGS TO FOLLOW
GET ACTIVE FOR AN
HOUR OR MORE EACH
DAY
• Have a mini walk
• Do a lot of works
• Use stairs and avoid lift
• Do mini exercises
• Do cycling or swimming
CHOOSE WATER AS A
DRINK
• Drink 8 glasses per day
• Preferably go for mineral water
• Water is a healthy drink than others
• Keep us from thirsty
• Drink 100% fruit juice
OTHER THINGS
• Eat vegetables and fruits
• Eat more healthy foods
• Make friends, keep fit and have fun
• Eat fewer snacks
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10. HEALTHY FOOD
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11. HEALTHY FOOD
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12. HEALTHY MIND
HEALTY BODY ULTIMATELY RESULTS IN HEALTHY MIND
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13. CONCLUSION
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14. THANK YOU
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