You may already know that obesity is a huge health problem at any age. However, one reason older adults should pay closer attention to their diets and exercise regimes is the fact that once you retire, you have more time on your hands to indulge in unhealthy lifestyle habits. You may not even notice you are doing so until it’s too late.
Now that you no longer have to report for work each morning, staying up later with an alcoholic beverage in hand is much easier. In addition, you may find yourself snacking when you have nothing to do at home. Despite the changes in your daily life, it’s important to maintain a healthy weight as you age. Read on to find out why!
The Health Risks of Obesity
Not only does being obese put you at higher risk of a wide range of health conditions, but it can also affect your mobility in your golden years. Oftentimes, this is not reversible. If you lead an active social life, this can impact the way you get out and about as well as the type of activities you can participate in. As with anything, prevention is the best cure. Once you approach your retirement years, it’s time to start thinking about how you can maintain a healthy lifestyle!
Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Maintaining Weight
Maintaining a healthy weight doesn’t have to be hard! Below are some ways you can do so:
- Find Exercises You Can Do at Home
It’s easy to find excuses to put off your weekly workout routine, especially if the weather is bad. To this end, finding exercises you can do at home is something that will enable you to stick to your routine, regardless of what the weather is like outside. This includes chair exercises, yoga, and anything you fancy!
- Keep Track of Your Dietary Habits
While you were working, you may have set certain rules for yourself, such as not having caffeine after a specific time. However, now that you are retired, you may find yourself relaxing some of these rules as you no longer have to get up early each day. Ask yourself if any of these rules are worth keeping when it comes to promoting better health in your retirement years, and then stick to them!
- Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
No matter how regularly you exercise, one thing you cannot avoid is a well-balanced diet. This means eating more fruits and vegetables as well as deriving proteins from healthy sources, which include fish, lean meat, and nuts.
Keep Fit and Active at Morada Meadow Lakes
Wondering how you can keep fit, active, and healthy in retirement? When you move into our independent living community, you will benefit from three fresh meals prepared with the right nutritional balance in mind each day. In addition, a range of health & fitness programs are in place to help our residents live their best lives. From physical to mental health, the holistic wellbeing of our residents remains our priority!
