We all lead a very busy lifestyle and I have no doubts about that. In the past three months ever since the New Year, I have been working a 7-day work week and as we’re coming to the end of the month, it is also about time that I review my work-life balance and do some adjustments to my work schedule so that I will only work 6 days a week instead. In case you’re wondering how my typical workday is like; I work for 9-10 hours on weekdays and 6 hours on weekends. In between my work, I still have my usual 3 meals a day and my meals are typically the same every week with little variation:
Breakfast
Bread, Coffee, Eggs
Lunch (either one of the following)
Chicken Rice / Char Siew and Roast Pork Rice / Wanton Noodle / Economical Mixed Rice / Vegetarian Bee Hoon
Dinner
Home Cooked Meal typically with 3 – 4 dishes- Vegetables, Meat, Soup and Rice
As you can see, a diet like mine is high in carbohydrates and proteins but probably low in vitamins and some trace minerals. To help me boost my body immune system, I supplement my diet with Centrum Men, a complete multivitamin specially formulated for men under 50.
Some features of Centrum Men are as follows:
Fill Nutritional Gaps
With more B-Vitamins, Zinc, as well as over 20 other important nutrients.
Brain Health
Contain Zinc and B-Vitamins to maintain brain health
Strong Heart
Contains Lycopene, Vitamin B6, B12 and Folic Acid to help maintain a healthy heart
Energy and Vitality
Contains B-Vitamins that play an important role in converting proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into energy
Immunity
Contains vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, C, E, Selenium, Zinc and Iron which supports
Healthy Muscles
Contains Magnesium, Vitamins D and B6 to support optimal muscle health
I won’t dive too deep into the topic of nutrition because there’s really a lot to talk about for e.g. weight loss, gaining muscle mass, functions of nutrients and etc but I am proud of the fact that although I have been working really hard this month; I have not fallen ill and it is only possible because of a strong body immune system.
However, I am also cognizant of the fact that I cannot keep up this unhealthy working style in the long run or I would face the risks of my body breaking down altogether. Having said that, I am really happy that I am able to marry my work and passion. This is probably the only motivating factor that keeps me going even though it can be physically and mentally draining.
If you have a hectic and busy lifestyle like mine, remember that balance and moderation is the key to a healthier lifestyle and it will be helpful to do some monthly reviews to uncover any possible gaps that could possibly lead to health-related problems.
The fact is, our personal preferences and eating habits changes as we progress on in life but we must never neglect to take care of our health, mind and body.
I hope this post will inspire you as you fight on for the next 6 months!
