Keep your relationship alive by embracing a ‘healthy living for couples’ philosophy

We all want to lead as healthy a life as possible. Sometimes, it can feel like numerous obstacles are thrown in our way as we attempt to find solutions to lead a healthy life on a daily basis. One of the problems can be trying to fit in the things you want to do with the demands of a relationship. The best option, therefore, is to adopt a ‘healthy living for couples’ philosophy that works for both of you, rather than just going solo with your health and fitness aspirations.

Rather than fixating on every aspect at once, why not break down the various elements of your lifestyle goals that you want to address and build a plan together? If you compartmentalise the numerous things that you both can do to lead a healthier life, then the entire process becomes much easier. So where do you begin? Well, right here! Follows these top tips on leading on healthy living for couples and you can both start becoming the person of your dreams, today.

Eating Healthier: Diet Comes First

What we put in is what we get out, as the old saying goes. You should vary your diet as much as possible in order to begin living a healthier life, and it doesn’t have to be a difficult process.

A wholefood, plant-based diet is certainly the healthiest option. Simply start with including a vast amount of different fruit and vegetables into your diet and you can begin feeling the benefits within just days.

Fruit and vegetable consumption can help to fight against illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, as well as reducing the risk of heart attacks, cancer, and strokes. As well as including these highly nutritious, fibre-based additions to your diet, cutting down on processed foods with excessive levels of salt, harmful fats and sugar is also elemental to dietary success.

Of course, this starting point needs both parties to consider their respective likes and dislikes and/or other issues such as allergies or aspirations such as weight loss or following a vegan or vegetarian diet. Try and find solutions that are healthy and appropriate for both of you so that you can share the same meal or an adaptation thereof rather than eating separately.

Sitting and enjoying a meal together, maybe even preparing that meal together, is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy relationship. For many, it is the only opportunity to sit down and have a proper chat as we lead such busy lives and when we are not rushing around, so many of us will relax by crashing out in front of the tv or other screens!

Don’t underestimate this starting point as it really is the kingpin of healthy living for couples.

Cut Down on Alcohol

You’re most probably already aware that excessive use of alcohol has a negative impact on your health.

Apart from perhaps a small glass of organic red wine, alcohol has no positive influence on your health, but this isn’t to say that complete abstinence is the only way forward. Cut down on harmful levels of alcohol consumption and you can reduce the risk of liver disease, cancer, and heart disease.

An additional problem can be the way alcohol affects behaviour, and this can certainly have a disastrous effect on many relationships.

While some people just get giggly and a bit silly when they have had rather too much alcohol, quite a lot of people become angry and aggressive. According to the World Health Organization, the use of alcohol is more closely associated with aggressive behaviour than any other type of psychotropic substance.

While a glass of wine with a meal may induce a pleasant and romantic environment, an open discussion is needed to honestly evaluate what is appropriate for both parties. Then make a plan, put limitations in place, and stick to it!

Abstain from Smoking

Smoking is one of the key factors of poor health in so many individuals. We all know that smoking can cause cancer in the long term, but did you know it also has a negative impact in many other ways? Smoking can cause fatigue, gum disease and impacts your blood pressure, so stopping won’t just make you healthier, it’ll make you feel better, more energetic and full of vitality on a day-to-day basis!

Apart from health risks, it is never very pleasant for a non-smoker to live with a smoker. Even if the smoker only smokes outside, the smell is awful and lingers on clothes. And the bad breath! It really is not very nice to kiss a smoker.

So, if you smoke and your partner doesn’t, surely you should make the decision to stop smoking for the sake of your health and your relationship?

If you are both smokers and you are committed to embracing a healthy lifestyle, then discuss the best ways to give up and support each other in the process. Start by checking out the NHS website as a lot of support is available to help people quit smoking.

Enjoy a fulfilling sex life

Most couples begin their relationship with an active sex life, but as we age our libido and priorities change over time. One of the most important aspects of maintaining a healthy and fulfilling sex life is to maintain honest and open discussions. That should start at the beginning of a relationship, but it’s never too late to have that all-important conversation which is another hugely important element of healthy living for couples.

Some people find a regular date night or weekend away helps keep the intimacy alive. But if you have had a problem for a while, its often best to spend time together in ways that are nonsexual rather putting yourselves in a situation where you ‘need to perform.’

Ensure you understand what you both like. Is there enough touching and caressing on both sides? Enough foreplay?

Some couples like to watch their partner masturbating, for example, a situation that can both create desire while also showing how best their partner is pleasured. Similarly, if your sex life is becoming a little stale, have you thought about the use of sex toys for couples?

Conclusion

With the challenges we have had over the couple of years and the ongoing pressure on the NHS, we all need to take responsibility for our own health and wellbeing to ensure we are fit and have a healthy immune system. But if we are in a relationship and embracing a healthy living for couples’ philosophy, it is so much easier to be the best we possibly can be.

Author Bio

Mashum Mollah is a freelance news reporter and passionate blogger. He shares his journey, insights, and experiences at Big Jar News. If you are a news reader, or simply an info-holic, then this site is for you.