Are You Getting Healthier?
Don’t panic about the number on the scale — your body can still benefit from a healthy diet or workout routine, even if you aren’t losing weight, according to a dietitian. Weight loss is a popular motivation for changing your diet. But it’s not the only or even the most meaningful reason to eat healthier, said sports dietitian Angie Asche. “It can truly impact just about everything when it comes to our health,” she told Insider.
Similarly, a new exercise routine may not help you lose weight, but could be improving your mood, sleep, or stamina, she said. Positive changes in your energy, mental health, digestion, and other factors are good reasons to keep up your healthy habits, regardless of what you weigh.
Diet and exercise can improve your mood and mental health: One of the major signs that a new routine is effective is that you’ll likely feel better, whether you’ve signed up for a new gym, or changed up your eating habits. A healthy routine of eating well and getting enough exercise can have immediate benefits for your day-to-day mental wellness, according to Asche.
Excerpted from Insider
