It’s 2:30pm in Paris and I’ve already hit 12,000 steps—without even thinking about it.
Funny how effortless movement feels when you’re exploring somewhere new.
Anyone else notice they move more on holiday without trying?
6/ So, make sure to drink plenty of water every day. Aim for at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day, and more if you're exercising or spending time in hot weather. Your body will thank you!
1/ You’re probably told constantly that you don’t drink enough water, but do you know why you should, and more importantly what happens if you don’t? 🧵👇
5/ On the other hand, not drinking enough water can lead to a number of health problems. Dehydration can cause:
- headaches
- fatigue
- dizziness
In severe cases it can even lead to hospitalisation.
3. Learn everything you can about nutrition and exercise to make decisions from a place of knowledge. YouTube, TikTok, Twitter and Instagram are great places to start. Magazines are also very helpful, and then if you want to know something specific, try academic papers!
12.Just because a workout works for one person, doesn’t mean it will work for you. Some people swear by Spin classes, some love weightlifting, others wouldn’t part with Pilates. You need to try lots of things until you find your thing!
Over the last 8 years I’ve lost 5 stone, my asthma is under control and I’m now a gym instructor, PT and nutritionist who wants to help other people in the same position. That said it was really hard! If I was starting all over again, here’s 12 things I wish I would have known 🧵
11.Drink your water. You are probably seriously underestimating how much water you need to be drinking! It makes a huge difference when you get it right.