SELF-CARE THROUGH THE DECADES
Self-care is all about paving the way for a future brimming with health and vitality… and it’s never too late to start taking care of number one. With a few tweaks you can harness your body’s potential at every age to keep you good shape to come. Read on for expert advice on how to feel fit and healthy through the ages.
YOUR 20s
You’re in luck if you’re in your 20s: your body is in peak form, your resting metabolic rate is firing, and your bone density, muscle mass and heart health are in top shape.
READY, SET, GO!
This is the age when burning the candle at both ends doesn’t knock you out for days. But don’t let all that youth, energy and vitality go to waste. Use it to build a strong foundation to carry you through life.
Embrace real food. It’s easy to rely on processed convenience foods but even at this age, you’ll soon notice less energy and enthusiasm if your diet is focused on nutrient-deficient foods, especially at this time of the year when our immune system can suffer from our body not getting the nutrients it needs. If you need some ideas, social media is literally bursting with inspo to be fit and healthy. Follow a few foodie and recipe vlogs, and be inspired to cook your own food using fresh ingredients.
Start moving. Now’s the time to explore the fitness options available to you, find what works and stick to it.
Regular physical activity can help ward off excess kilos, diseases, bone loss, stress, depression and anxiety now and down the track. At the moment, while we are all avoiding crowded gym classes and public spaces, you can still find some workouts that can be done from home.
Aside from yellowing teeth and bad breath, smoking also increases your future risk of menstrual cycle and fertility problems, osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease and stroke. It can also increase your susceptibility to infections such as
