Today's family health topic is focused on husbands or man in your life. I must admit, I definitely struggle getting my husband to be healthy. I really try to motivate him and cook healthy for him, but I can't force him to take care of himself. He and and some of my in-laws are doing a weight loss competition and I think the word "competition" is motivating..whatever works. I do think wives can really prompt changes toward healthier behavior. Since we are with more than most people, there is clearly a role and responsibility to help them look after their health. Here are some tips I found that can help save your husbands health.
1. Know the warnings signs of bad health (i.e. fatigue, weight loss or gain, chest pain)
2. Learn his blood pressure
3. Promote healthy diet (portion control, 5 servings of veggies and fruit, less fat, calorie control)
4. Stop Smoking and Reduce Alcohol Intake
5. Exercise Regularly (give him encouragement and exercise together)
6. Be realistic about weight: be honest with your husband or partner about whether he needs to lose weight and how much he needs to lose. The best way to do this is to follow a healthy low fat diet and regular gentle exercise.
7. Reduce his cholesterol - get him to have his cholesterol levels checked and take appropriate steps to reduce it. If he is over 45 ask your pharmacist if he should take an OTC statin.
8. Be Patient - the goal of taking a more active role in men’s health care is to get your husband to take better care of himself, and to get the next generation of men to start building good habits. A small change can make a big difference.
Also, here is a list of healthy foods for men that can do their body good from Men's Health Magazine.
No comments:
Post a Comment