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You’ll Be More Productive

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  Research published   in the journal   Physiology & Behavior   noted that eating sugary and high-fat processed foods led to subjects feeling tired and lazy. And a   separate study published   in the journal   Population Health Management   linked unhealthy habits outside of work with having a direct impact on productivity loss while on the job. When you’re trying to get ahead, having the energy of a sloth won’t get you there. A healthy diet, strict exercise routine, and proper sleep hygiene are a crucial trio in maintaining energy and focus.  4 OF 4 OF 7

You’ll Make a Lasting Impression

Hiring managers and potential employers notice your appearance. So when you dress, look, and carry yourself like a disheveled blockhead, you’ll be pegged as a sloppy worker. “Whether you’re in a suit or plumber’s uniform, being lean, fit, and in shape gives off the impression that you’re disciplined, hard-working, and intelligent,” Rowley says. “If you’re in your 20s and just getting out of school, it helps your career by telling people that you have the ability to get the job done.”

You’ll Develop Good Habits

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Learning how to use  food for fuel  and adopting a strict exercise early on can help keep your body working at full capacity. In the decades that follow, those types of healthy practices can help you stave off otherwise avoidable ailments like high blood pressure and heart disease. “Forming good habits when you’re in your 20s will be easier than if you’re trying to develop them when you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s,” Rowley says. “At that point you may have to change your whole life around to implement them. Another reason to adopt healthy habits early on is so you can apply them to other areas of your life. That’s what  Arnold Schwarzenegger  did. The tools he learned in the gym helped build his movie career, and eventually got him into government.” Learning how to use  food for fuel  and adopting a strict exercise early on can help keep your body working at full capacity. In the decades that follow, those types of healthy practices can help you stave off otherwise avoidable ailments l