How to Be Healthy and Skinny

Just because you're thin, doesn't mean you're healthy. You may be skinny but starved for vital nutrients. Some people lose so much weight, their health may be threatened. You can keep off the pounds and keep up your vitality by paying attention to diet and exercise.

Instructions

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  Drink lots of water. Water keeps you hydrated, which aids digestion and actually increases your metabolism. Consume at least 64 ounces of water daily.

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  Eat a balanced diet. Consult a dietician for a nutrition profile that fits your needs. A balance of healthy fats, carbohydrates and protein are essential to remaining healthy. Some people think that eating very low calories is the way to becoming skinny, when in fact, your body tends to cling to every calorie when you deprive it. Give your body enough fuel to function properly.

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  Exercise regularly. Doing cardio at least three times a week helps you lose weight. It's important to combine at least two days of strength training a week along with your cardio. This ensures that you're building lean body mass, which also helps speed your metabolism. The more muscle you have, the more calories you're burning in a resting state. It's not necessary to bulk up to have a healthy amount of lean body mass.

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  Get good sleep every night. At least seven hours of sleep a night are essential for most adults to feel good and function well. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every night and morning. This keeps your body in a natural rythm.

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  Stay away from drugs and alcohol. Alcohol is chock full of empty calories and dehydrates you. Drugs that help you lose weight aren't a permanent solution. Learn how to take care of your body and gain control of your lifestyle in a healthy, balanced way to keep the weight off.

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  Understand that skinny is a relative term. Being healthy means you're living a balanced lifestyle. Any extreme measures you take to become skinny are not likely to be healthy choices.