HEALTH 5 fitness tips to achieve NY resolutions

Dietitian-nutritionist Cheshire Que has some strategies that shun quick fixes in favor of results-producing changes so one may live up to his New Year’s resolutions of staying fit and healthy. Here are her tips:

Catch up on eight-hour sleep

Lack of sleep also contributes to weight gain and obesity that wrecks the monthly period.

Go easy on sweets and fried food

With too much to eat and drink during the holidays, now is the time to detox.

Eat fresh

Fruits and vegetables cleanse the digestive system, clear the skin, and promote weight loss. Here are Que’s recommended food: ampalaya (bitter gourd), malunggay (horseradish), carrots, kangkong (Chinese spinach) and chayote.

Take a multivitamin supplement

An iron supplement may help prevent iron-deficiency anemia, and multivitamins will help one achieve a healthy mind and heart. Move, Move, Move

Desk jobs, long commutes, and too much Facebook and Netflix are bad for the health. Do these instead: walk around the house while on the gadget, dance while cooking, wash the car instead of taking it to the car wash, grab a coffee “to go” and walk while sipping.

And here’s an extra note for women who constantly use their period as an excuse to not go to the gym: “That time of the month doesn’t need to hinder you from physical activities like working out,” said blogger Dianne Salazar. “It actually helps you feel less sluggish and boosts your mood. I do CrossFit almost every day even when I’m on my period and I need not worry about leaks and discomfort, thanks to Jeunesse Anion All Night Pad. It gives me maximum protection even when I lift heavy weights.”