Guidelines & Resolutions

Overall, I have noticed that the last few years of my life have all been about me pampering myself with the best things in life. I have since then become this fat pig who doesn’t have any structure. No really, I mean that physically and psychologically. This has got me to a point in life where I am having to deal with complications that I shouldn’t have at age 31. In any case, I have decided to end the prodigal run and come back to my senses. Here are some rules and I must put them on my pin board (which I am soon to find). I hope to sticky this post so that it always reminds me of these points:

1. Eat 5-6 times a day; short servings.
2. Eat Fiber rich food as far as possible.
3. Include more green veggies in the diet.
4. Sugar is alright but keep it nominal, on occasions and as need be. Do not consume sugar/sugar based processed items as “food” as this is a major problem!
5. Eat fruits; but keep the servings to small ones and as snacks.
6. Reduce milk wherever possible and if needed (tea) try to make home tea with skimmed milk only.
7. Move whenever possible. Do not sit at a stretch for more than 30 minutes.
8. Exercise – come up with a plan and do it right. Start with a 30-40 minute brisk walk every day.
9. SLEEP – Try to get good 7-8 hrs of sleep per day.
10. Change sleep habits to sleep early and wake up early.
11. Get rid of the need to play video games. Play when you can and not live when you can.
12. Get out of the house whenever possible, get some fresh air. Your family deserves it just as well.
13.  Stop making excuses; be it for anything. Excuses and procrastination are the strongest signs of absolute weakness.
14. Be nicer to people who are close to you. Taking them for granted is a mistake.
15. Travel – try to make time to see the world. Use your holidays and money wisely.
16. Give your friends a call every now and then. If possible, visit and catch up. Friends are your lifeline.
17. Concentrate on work when at work and ensure to not be out of focus. Set tangible goals and plans.
18. Come back home with a smile on your face and not a frown. Your work grumpiness can be left at your desk.
19. Stress does not help so take it easy and go with the flow.
20. Finally, be happy! That’s what life should be all about.

I don’t quite know where I’d reach this with this but here’s a solemn promise that I will try hard.

-Anup