The ways to living a healthy life seem to be very simple, but there are so many of us are not living a healthy life. It is not as simple as it appears to be when talked about in articles and by doctors.

There are some obvious things we can do to have a healthy life. We can stay away from smoking or using tobacco products. There is not one bit of proof that using tobacco is healthy. That one is cut and dry.

Drugs should only be used if prescribed by a doctor and should not be abused. This guideline also leads to the fact that illegal drugs should not be used. There has been dispute between people of whether or not marijuana is good or bad. We will just have to stick with the bad for now unless a doctor prescribes it for pain to a patient that can't take the normal pain killers due to an allergic reaction.

Drink in moderation. We've heard that wine and beer in some instances are good for us in moderation. We know not to drink and drive. Drinking and driving can lead to accidents. We shouldn't drink when we're pregnant. Sometimes doctors say that drinking a glass is okay. I would say no due to the March of Dimes recommendation, but you can deal with the consequences of that decision if you feel the need. Do not drink because you are sad or angry. When you drink when you're sad or angry, it will make matters worse. Alcohol is a depressant so your sad mood will just worsen.

Now comes the tricky part. There are always disputes on how much you should eat exactly and exactly how much. There are always some disputes on your exact ideal weight. Even with the food pyramid, sometimes other sources suggest something different. We should try to have a diet with the important nutrients in them, such as protein. We should try to limit the amount of fat we put into our body. We should stay away from processed foods. We should watch our calories. To some watching our calories means eating less, but some say you should stick to a certain number of calories. On the "Biggest Loser" we were told that you should multiply your weight by 7 and you'll find the calories you can eat per day. If you eat less, you'll be tired and you might even gain weight, but if you eat more, you'll have extra calories that will turn into fat. Reduce sugar and salt. Drink plenty of water. In a book I read recently, it says that you do not have to drink the eight glasses of water a day as suggested. You can get your "water" from coffee, tea, juice, etc.

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