Find Happiness - take care of your health!

If you asked someone to name the most important aspects of happiness, what do you think would be the most common answers? Let's start with maybe the top three, that should make a little bit easier. For many people a belief in God (or a higher power) is their number one source of happiness. Others who are less inclined towards religion would probably state that their close relationships are their biggest source of happiness, especially those married with children. Even those without children may say a "loving relationship" would be near the top, which can of course be defined in different ways for different types of people. After all, we all need love, right?

After those two "biggies" that would probably leave finances in the third spot most likely, at least in most polls and studies that I've seen. Even if you don't care to be rich, you still need a certain level of comfort in order to maintain a level of happiness which lasts any length of time. I'm not certain that finances wouldn't be some peoples top choice for happiness, but of course I'm trying to base my order on reality and percentages that seem more realistic, not on the basis of a small group of money-hungry individuals. Not that there's anything wrong with that%u2026

So what comes next on the list? Most studies and polls that I've read put "good health" somewhere on that list, and for good reason! No matter how great your relationships are, or how much comfort you have in life, you pretty much have to be at least somewhat healthy to enjoy them, right? Of course there are those that argue that truly enjoying life means not having to limit the food they eat, or amount of liquor they drink, because happiness for them is doing whatever they want for the joy of the moment. I don't try to change the minds of those who express those opinions, I just don't have the time or patience to get through to them! I do admit they have a right to their opinions.

As a nation, we are probably known for our tendency to overindulge a bit, especially when it comes to food. Are we the unhealthiest people on the planet? Possibly, quite possibly. Although the jury may be out on that one, we have to admit that we're a little lax in this country when it comes to good health. Not everyone of course. There are those that run their marathons, trek faithfully to the gym every day, and have taken up the vegetarian or at least a healthy diet, realizing that we must take care of the only physical container for our spirit we have. Recent polls show that about half of all Americans exercise on a weekly basis or more, which isn't all that great.

However, is that all there is to good health? Just exercise a few days a week, and watch our diet so we don't eat too much fattening foods? I really think it's more than that, I would go so far as to add these to the list:

1. Get regular checkups - they can warn us of any disease before it may be too late
2. Make sure you get enough vitamins and minerals in your diet, most people don't
3. Don't forget to relax, get a massage, or take up meditation. Stress is a real killer!
4. Get plenty of sleep; many people have problems with this. See your doctor if you can't sleep
5. Have lots of social connections, it's great for long-term health
6. Drink plenty of water
7. Don't smoke! Pretty obvious%u2026

Anyway, these are just a few tips I like to live by. We should all make an effort to live longer, happier lives and I believe that if you are taking good care of your body you are also more likely to be happy. The mind is very much linked to the body, so if one is out of balance it isn't very long until it affects the other. So do yourself a favor and take care of both, ok?

Visit us at the happiness place for more inspiration and tips!

Get Rid Of Body Fat Fast - 3 Ways To Get Rid Of Body Fat

In this article I will give you three ways to get rid of body fat. A lot of people think that they have to lose weight, losing fat is much more important. It is possible to lose weight via water loss or muscle loss but this is not recommended. This is the reason why fat loss pills or dies don't work. You will see some short term results however with the ways to get rid of body fat that I will describe here you will gain long-term results.

Fat loss way 1 # Weight lifting.
Most people are not aware of it but the fastest way to lose body fat is with weight lifting.

If you lift weights you are increasing your muscle mass. The more muscles you have the faster your fat burning metabolism work. The faster your metabolism works the more fat you will burn.

Fat loss way 2 # Foods not to eat.
If you want to get rid of body fat you must avoid several foods. You must avoid foods that are high in trans fat. Trans fat increases the level of bad cholesterol in your blood. Foods that contain a high amount of trans fat are ice cream, lamb meat, pork and it is not a good idea to spread butter on your toast.

Fat loss way 3 # Diets don't work.
95% of all conventional diets don't work. Most people who suffer from overweight don't realize that they have to lose fat instead of water weight. Do you know that there are diets that advice you to eat less.

I don't have a clue how the authorities even allow such a diet but eating less makes you actually fatter. It is true eating five or six meals a day will help you to lose weight of course the meals should be healthy.

If you still believe that diets work then explain to yourself why more and more people become fatter

and at the same time more and more diets and weight loss product are available for the consumer.

I hope you have learned some ways to get rid of body fat. Keep in mind these tips are not something that you must implement for a few weeks and after that going further with an unhealthy lifestyle. If you want to lose fat you will have to change your lifestyle. It is not a shame that you are fat but it is a shame if you know that you can do something about it and that you don't take action.

About the Author
Frederik Deglande http://www.re9.org/