[Lifestyle] DuPage Medical Group doctor offers steps to achieve a healthy lifestyle and become your best self

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Having an active role in your wellness journey is one of the top components toward achieving a healthy lifestyle. When you prioritize your health, you not only align your brain-body pathways, but you also acquire a future focused mindset, which in turn, motivates you to take preventive action and become the best version of yourself.

Monitoring your health each day allows you to be in tune with your body and stay accountable for your healthcare goals. There are a variety of ways to keep tabs on your well-being.
To start, you can periodically assess your mood and stress levels throughout the day. Doing this will give you the opportunity to learn more about your emotions and physiological responses.

A frequent question that patients often ask is, "When monitoring my health, how do I know what to focus on?"

While everybody's health goals are distinct, it is most important to concentrate on aspects that affect your day-to-day living such as your dietary habits, exercise regimen and mental health.

For example, pay attention to the quantity and types of foods you eat as well as your fluid intake. Limit eating foods that are fried or high in sugar, and instead, fuel your body with nutrient rich foods, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Evaluate how often you engage in physical activity -- are you getting your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes, five days a week?

For those individuals who have high blood pressure, it is important to take your blood pressure at least a few times per week, when you're the calmest, to gauge how your body is functioning -- an ideal blood pressure is generally 120/80.
To start, you can periodically assess your mood and stress levels throughout the day. Doing this will give you the opportunity to learn more about your emotions and physiological responses.

A frequent question that patients often ask is, "When monitoring my health, how do I know what to focus on?"

While everybody's health goals are distinct, it is most important to concentrate on aspects that affect your day-to-day living such as your dietary habits, exercise regimen and mental health.

For example, pay attention to the quantity and types of foods you eat as well as your fluid intake. Limit eating foods that are fried or high in sugar, and instead, fuel your body with nutrient rich foods, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Evaluate how often you engage in physical activity -- are you getting your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes, five days a week?

For those individuals who have high blood pressure, it is important to take your blood pressure at least a few times per week, when you're the calmest, to gauge how your body is functioning -- an ideal blood pressure is generally 120/80.