Prolonged periods of sitting are harmful
In an issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine, specialists argue that prolonged periods of sitting are truly detrimental. In addition, we should focus on the harms caused by daily inactivity rather than on the lack of regular exercise alone.
Don't avoid carbs!
Carbohydrates provide your body with glucose which is necessary for all cellular processes and they are your body's primary source for immediate energy. Excess glucose can be immediately used for energy with some stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles short term. When this storage limit is reached, the excess carbohydrates are converted to fat. Carbohydrates also provide essential vitamins and minerals which help to prevent cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illness. The key is the source of the carbohydrates.
Give yourself a break during the day
Griding away at your job could actually blunt your brain power. A 2009 study published in the American Journal of Epidermiology shows that clocking 55 or more hours on the job correlated with lower scores on vocabulary and reasoning tests, compared with working 35-40 hours per week. Stress from overwork can caused impaired sleep and other problems. Psychologist Dr Richard Best suggests that you should reserve 20 minutes a day to sit quietly with your eyes closed away from any stimulus. You don't have to fall asleep, just give your brain a breather from nonstop processing.