How to stay healthy while being quarantined at home

How to stay healthy while being quarantined at home

Being quarantined at home is a golden chance to keep track of your habits. While it gives you some extra time to dedicate to workout, it also makes you crave all the tasty snacks you see all the time in your kitchen. This is the time you need to train your mind and not only eat but also exercise consciously. You must switch to a healthier lifestyle and try taking your usual busy life back on a healthy track. Here are a few tips to stay healthy while being quarantined at home-Pen down a schedule Note down everything you will do during the day on pen and paper. Writing things down makes it easier for you to follow them. Planning a schedule also increases the motivation to stay healthy, which will help you in following the schedule punctually.
Set a workout routine
Staying at home also helps you take out time to stick to a workout routine. If you are trying to lose weight for a long time, then make the best use of this time. You need not go to the gym or parks for this. All you need is a corner of your house where you have optimum space. It can either be your garden or your living room. There are ample workout routines that are available on the internet which you can choose according to your age and body type.
Eat a healthy breakfast
Breakfast is the most important part of the day. It is also said that you must have breakfast ‘like a king’. Your breakfast needs to be filled with nutrient-rich food to keep you going through the day. Include variety in your breakfast and make combinations of different food items.You can include fruits, oats, cornflakes, eggs, etc. to make your breakfast both,healthy and tasty.
Create a workstation
If you have been asked to ‘work from home’, then you must have to follow similar work timings as in the office. In order to complete work efficiently create a workstation for yourself. Assign yourself a comfortable table and set up like an office table.
Now choose a comfortable chair but not too comfortable, as it with lead you to dozing off. Don’t sit on the bed or slouch on couches as it will affect your posture and overall health.

Take short breaks
Our body requires rest for short periods to compensate for the energy lost. It needs to recharge and re-energize to keep you going for the rest of the day. Make sure you take 3-4 short breaks during your working hours to avoid any kind of exposure.
Plan beforehand about the duration of your breaks and try not to extend those fixed breaks.

Have a wholesome lunch
Make yourself a wholesome lunch and try eating it along with your family. Your lunch must be filled with all kinds of nutrients, proteins, and fats required for a healthy body. Watch what you eat and avoid snacking unhealthy food items. Avoid eating from outside and consume only homemade healthy dishes.
Being quarantined at home gives everyone in the family a rare chance to sit and at least have the meals together
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Make indoor strolls a habit
Sitting at the same place for hours together makes your body stiff. It also leads to pain in the spine and joints. Get up from your desk once in a while and take small strolls inside your home itself. To a bit of bending and stretching to keep your joints oiled.Also, pay attention to your mental health along the way and try indulging in different activities to keep yourself busy. Except for work you can also watch your favorite movie, do some gardening, start a hobby and even paint a picture to keep yourself occupied.
Have a timely dinner
For a healthy mind and body, it is recommended to have dinner before 8 pm. It should be the lightest meal of the day and must be eaten in small proportions. Try eating healthy and only eat to satisfy the hunger pangs and not fill yourself unnecessarily.
Get adequate sleep
Sleep plays an important role in the functioning of the immune system, metabolism, and even our learning. It is one process that helps us stock up on energy for the coming day. Getting good 8-hour sleep is a must to keep both, our mind and body healthy.
by inculcating these healthy lifestyle tips in your daily routine and see your daily routine change for good.

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