With winter finally behind us, the coats and boots are all packed away and the bikinis are coming out to play.
According to research conducted as part of Tiger Brands’initiative, ‘The State of Nutrition in SA’ report shows that SA’s average Body Mass Index is 35.1. This is a number significantly higher than the BMI norm as recommended by the World Health Organisation to indicate healthy weight. The BMI is an indicator that uses your height and weight to measure your level of health on a spectrum ranging from underweight to obese.
“It’s never too late for anyone to start adopting a healthy lifestyle. Yes, you may not achieve your ideal body weight right there and then, but it’s never too late to start somewhere. The little you decide to start off with will definitely yield results if you remain consistent,” she says.While eating healthy may seem hard for some, Nxumalo maintains that it is not all too complicated. What it takes is the intentional implementation of lifestyle changes that lead to holistic health.
For optimum health and a great body, exercise is just as important. According to fitness coach and founder of Knockout Legends Boxing Gym, Richard Sibanda, having realistic fitness goals will serve as an important guide on your journey towards physical wellness and a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, Sibanda warns against over-exercising and straining your body as a shortcut to weight loss.
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