Get Active!

With alarming news that 65% of Australians are overweight, I think we need to start making changes today! The sad fact is that studies show that only 33% of Australians are actually aware of it. 
Australian's have adopted such a sedative lifestyle. I've noticed when we hit our 20's and become consumed by full time jobs or full time study, our health goes out the window. Out goes organised team sports, out goes daily exercise, out goes home cooked meals. Instead we drink more, we eat out to socialize, we are too busy to cook at home and we can't find the time to exercise. This is when our once 'skinny' teenage bodies start to stack on weight, and this cycle tends to continue into our 30's, and then there's a whole lot less time when you're trying to look after a family. 'Me-time' is again thrown out the window, and daily exercise is again the first to go. Sound like you? Do you think you're just way too 'busy' to find the time for daily exercise? Way too busy to cook a healthy meal? 

In all honesty it doesn't take that much, to find a bit of daily exercise or make healthier options when cooking. It's all about taking the best options, and being organised. Make your day's meals the night before and take them to work or uni- you'll save time, money and not to mention your health! Find at least 30mins of physical activity each day, it's not much, but can do so much for the health of your body! Exercise with a friend if it's that daunting! Just get outdoors and get moving! Go for a walk, cycle, dance, go for a jog, walk your dog, play organised sport, swim, surf, play tennis. What ever it may be just get active, get your heart rate up, and keep your body healthy!
Exercise improves my mood so much, and I always have a smile on my face when I'm finished. All sorts of feel-good chemicals are released into your brain when you exercise. People who exercise also show diminished symptoms of depression! Do it with a friend and then your socializing and sharing this amazing feeling together. Get active today, in any way possible! Take the healthier options and become organised in the way you structure your meals. Australia needs to realise how much of a problem obesity is becoming, and all of the health problems that are associated with this. Don't become part of the statistics, and be kind to your body and mind, get active today! <3 Rach