There is truth to the idea that fitness is a lifestyle. People who care about their health and fitness extend that attitude to a lot more than the hour or two they spend in the gym. They develop, or already have, habits that sustain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. It may seem otherwise, but working out is a small part of it, and just one of the many things they do. Here are four habits of people who workout, that have nothing to do with working out, but keep them fit and healthy:
1. They wake up and go to bed at roughly the same time every day
Not everybody who works out wakes up at the crack of dawn. But, a healthy lifestyle requires discipline, and waking up and going to bed at the same time every day is a part of this. And, no, weekends are no exception either. Also, perhaps because your body gets used to the circadian cycle.
2. They don’t binge or abstain
They don’t binge eat, binge drink, binge watch T.V., or binge anything. If they abstain from something, it is a matter of choice rather than a blindly followed trend. In other words, they are conscious in their consumption. They believe in the middle path with everything.
3. They allow themselves rest and cheat days
They are not on the go every single day, at all times. They take the time to rest, relax, and reboot. They give in to cravings and gorge on delightfully sinful food every once in a while. Because, they know that they will balance it all out the next day.
4. They keep themselves hydrated
Whether they are out drinking dehydrating alcoholic beverages, or on their third cup of coffee for the day, or are just out and about buying groceries, they will always carry a bottle of water. Because if you don’t drink enough water, nothing else really works.
