I am not an advocate of Fitbit trackers on market but my friend is using it to monitor his daily health performance as a diabetic patient & the results are incredible.
He says one doesn’t need to be an exercise fiend. “Just do some basic steps”.
“One thing I did three years ago was buy a Fitbit (watch) to monitor my heart rate, count calories, count steps and miles, sleep patterns etc. This will help you monitor your health and exercise.
His emphasis this week is: Walk. And, this is a tip that is good for anyone, not just a Type 2 or Type 1 diabetic.
“Walk ten minutes after each meal. Twenty is better (about one mile). Just a normal pace. It will knock off the sugar that you consumed because your body processes sugar first then carbohydrates (carbs).
You already walk places (school, work, church, mosque, etc.). Just make it intentional. You can do your walking in regular clothes. Walking will burn calories, usually about 40-50% of your time expended.
For example, if you walk 20 minutes, you will burn about 60-80 calories. This adds up if you do it after each meal. It will assist in your diabetes control. Even if you are not a diabetic it is healthy for you to add 1-2 walks a day for your general health.
Once you add walking to your daily activities it will give you a better, healthier outlook on your life, whether you are a diabetic or not.
So, start today. Don’t wait!” says Sebbo.
Next I will tell you how exercise facilitates functioning of grey cells in your brain. Don’t miss, be on the look! A health body, a health mind & a health generation!