Vyayam Gyaan

WARNING : Disclaimer : These are all just things that I have discovered on my personal journey. Some of them may not work for you. Please take this list with a pinch of salt. I am not a qualified authority on health or nutrition. I'm just sharing things that have worked for me personally.

1. There is no substitute for exercising in the morning or whenever it is that you usually wake up. Evening workouts are good, but not good enough. Morning workouts kick start your body, boost your metabolism, make you hungry right away and thereby ensure that you eat breakfast. And the fatigue of an intense morning workout will make you sleep like a baby.

2. It does not matter how hard you train, if you don't watch what you eat. You don't need to be miserable and count every single calorie, but you have to use basic common sense. more carbs at the start of the day. more proteins towards the end. Light dinners are critical. Also, 6-7 light meals spaced out through the day are far better than 2-3 heavy meals.

3. Walking, yes walking not running, is an indispensable tool in building good health. I don't care how much you run or squat or lift, you need to do at least 4-5 kms of walking every single day. I used to think that it was beneath my dignity but its not. If you eat a heavy meal, you must follow it up with a 10-15 minute brisk walk. If you drive a vehicle, try using public transport twice a week instead.

4. You have to stop being a slave to your taste buds. Your tongue must not dictate what goes in your stomach. Your intellect must. This is something I still struggle with but I think I'm getting there. I don't eat entire jars of Nutella in one sitting anymore, but I do eat Kit Kat every day!

5. You have to exercise every single day, except in emergencies of course. By and large, it has to become a part of your life. That's really the only way it will stick for the long term. Find a sport that interests you where you don't need to depend on a partner. If you can't, there's always the option of a gym.

6. Do not buy a weighing scale or measuring tape. Do not seek instant results. Measure your progress by how you feel NOT how you look. Do you feel stronger, more energetic and happier? If you do, then you are going in the right direction.

It's very easy once you decide to do it!! Happy exercising and wishing you great health!!