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By: Rebecca Akinwale Capital Region, New York

Health Is Wealth: Top 5 Health Tips for Motivation

One of the best things about Health and Fitness is that there are numerous sources of reliable information online. However, since there is so much information, sometimes it is difficult to find reliable sources among all of it. You may have heard the phrase, “what works for one person may not work for another”. Well, that is prevalent in the fitness industry because, depending on your body composition, you might not achieve the same results following the exact same routine and diet someone else followed. Information is readily available, but you must tailor it to your body type and goals. There are many avenues in fitness to satisfy different needs, so choose what is right for you. People exercise for different reasons. Some want to build strength and some want to lose weight. While others just want to stay healthy. As the saying goes, “Health is wealth”. Therefore, you must determine the best method for you.

My top 5 health tips are:

1. Do the necessary research for your body. Research options based on your body type, underlying conditions, age, sex, etc.

2. Set goals for yourself. I recommend Specific, Measureable, Actionable/ Achievable, Time-bound (SMART) goals, in order to track your progress and have a motivator. For example: “drink at least 64oz/day” or “lose 10-20lbs within 5 months”. 3. Invest in yourself. This is the biggest motivation of all. This may mean investing in a gym membership, at-home workout equipment, a new diet plan, a personal trainer, meal kits, etc.

4. Start small and build on that. When dieting, if you’re trying to change your eating habits, complete restriction is not necessary. You just need to have a healthy respect for consumption.

5. Consistency is key. A 30-minute workout five days a week is more beneficial than a 3-hour workout once a week. When implementing anything new, be realistic and consistent in order to see results.

Get in contact with Rebecca: @blaqkgrltv *Rebecca is an alumna of our 2021 Social Entrepreneurship Institute class