MORE THAN JUST THE NUMBERS Focus on These 5 Wellness Practices by Harley Pasternak
4. Healthy Diet: Nutrition plays a crucial role in overall wellness. Instead of counting every calorie, concentrate on the quality of the food you're consuming. Hydration is also crucial! 5. Resistance Exercises: Resistance training is fundamental to building muscle, burning fat, and increasing metabolic rate. Harley suggests incorporating simple resistance exercises into your routine, such as squats, lunges, or push-ups, which you can do anywhere.
In the world of health and fitness, it’s easy to get lost in the numbers — constantly checking the scale, measuring waistlines, and obsessing over every calorie. However, renowned celebrity fitness trainer Harley Pasternak offers a refreshing perspective with his five fundamentals of health and wellness, which focus more on lifestyle habits rather than the numbers that often define our fitness journeys. 1. Daily Steps: Harley emphasizes the importance of movement. Rather than spending hours in the gym, he advocates for getting your daily steps in. This could mean taking a brisk walk in the morning, opting for the stairs instead of the elevator, or even pacing during phone calls. 2. Unplugging: It’s too easy to be glued to our phones all day. Setting boundaries not to check emails after a particular hour or dedicating time to read a book or meditate, for example, will help maintain a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. 3. Stress Management: Managing stress is another pillar of Harley’s approach. Chronic stress can lead to a host of health issues, including heart disease, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Incorporating daily practices like deep breathing exercises, yoga, or even short walks can significantly mitigate stress levels.
You gain direct control over your health and wellness by shifting
focus from the scale to these five key areas. Remember, the
numbers on a scale are merely indirect results of your daily
habits. Focusing on these actionable and controllable aspects of your lifestyle means you don’t need to worry about the scale. You're building a foundation for a healthier, happier life.
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