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As it’s the beginning of a new year, be it western or Chinese, getting back to optimum health is always an excellent goal, and for good reason! Regular exercise and good nutrition leads to a longer and better life. It’s a proven fact.

Use it or lose it. Getting started, even here in Phnom Penh, isn’t that tough. Walk 10,000 steps a day. That may sound a lot, but it’s only 75 minutes. Go for a daily walk of 15 minutes in one direction and return. That’s 30 minutes. For the other 45 minutes just walk where you can. Most of if you will complete in your daily routine.
 
Exercise your heart. It can be done in under 20 minutes per day if that’s all you have, as long as you get it pumping and work up a sweat. Two to three times per week minimum.

Do some kind of weight exercises. Work out the major muscle groups. Two to three times a week – even for as little as 10 minutes is a great start. Be sure to include squats. They are a good all-around exercise. Drink lots of water or green tea. Avoid sugar. And by all means – do not drink coke. Eat smaller portions, four to five times a day. Get in lots of green vegetables and fish or chicken. Try to limit your red meat intake. And never, ever skip breakfast.

Don’t let the sniffles keep you from exercising. As long as it’s just a head cold, with runny noses and sneezing, a lot of research now indicates it’s actually beneficial to keep up a light exercise routine.  I promise you, you’ll feel better for it.