Dr. Oz started the new year by advising viewers on his “seven deadly sins,” habits he says everyone needs to break because they can potentially take years off your life.
Start the day a healthy way
First thing in the morning he says people should stretch after getting out of bed. He does a seven-minute routine, which looks like a sun salutation. He says it’s good to start the day breathing and centered and reminding yourself that you’re in control.
The next big sin is skipping breakfast. Dr. Oz says his wife doesn’t eat breakfast and they fight about it “all the time.” He says it is important because you’ll eat more when you finally do start eating if you fast for too long while you’re awake.
Staying healthy through the day
Being late for appointments is another big problem because it’s a source of stress and makes us no longer in control of our days. Chronic stress leads to chronic inflammation, which can lead to heart attacks. Oz advises setting your watch five minutes early so you make sure you’re on time.
The biggest sin in the afternoon is mindless eating. Often visiting the vending machine at three in the afternoon, eating junk food in particular, can increase belly fat. Oz says pre-packaging healthy snacks in bags will make it easy to make better choices when you get hungry in the afternoon.
Have a healthy evening
Sitting on the couch watching TV is another big sin, Oz says, because he should be getting at least half an hour of movement in the evening. Just doing squats while watching TV can help.
Ignoring calls from friends in the evening is another problem because you’re not paying attention to important social connections. He advises writing notes to important people in your life.
Finally, having a bedtime ritual is important. Think back seven and a half hours from when you get up to know when you need to go to bed. It’s important to have a nighttime routine, and to do it on the weekend as well as during the week.
During these seven things can help you take a decade off your Real Age, a calculation of how old your body feels.
(By Sarah E. White for CalorieLab Calorie Counter News)
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Healthy living tips from Dr. Oz