I have learned that I can find something healthy to eat at almost any restaurant. Learn to be politely picky when eating out. Talk with your trainer about a travel workout option, pack a resistance band or TRX strap, or pack a workout DVD that doesn’t require any equipment at all! There are endless resources for fitness on the go it just takes a little planning ahead of time.ĩ. While traveling can make it less easy to fit in your workout, it’s definitely not an excuse to slack off in the fitness department. Many people travel frequently for work, to visit family, or for vacation. If you surround yourself with healthy, delicious food choices, you are more likely to pick those foods when preparing a meal or eating a snack. If you fill your home with whole foods, they suddenly become a more convenient option than the processed stuff, and less healthy options are eliminated from the picture. This tip piggybacks onto the previous piece of advice.
Fill your home with healthy, nourishing foods. If you are eating a handful of almonds for a snack, the only ingredient should be just that: almonds! Whole foods fill your body with more vitamins and minerals, the nutrition we need to stay healthy on the inside.ħ. What does that mean? Check out the ingredients. Make it your goal to have most of your nourishment come from unprocessed, real foods that are as close to the source as possible. So, if choosing healthy (moving your body, eating whole foods, and drinking lots of water) is your sometimes, you may want to switch your mindset. We all have days where we skip a workout or overindulge, but as long as healthy is your default, there is no need to sweat it! What matters most is what you do most of the time, not what you do sometimes. It’s not anyone else’s responsibility to make sure there is something nutritious for you to nosh on.Ĭonsistency is key. Check out the restaurant menu ahead of time, pack healthy snacks, bring a lunch, bring a healthy dish to share, or eat something small before so you aren’t starving. Never assume that there will be a healthy option when you eat away from home. I rarely say NEVER or ALWAYS, but this is an exception to that rule. Don’t leave your healthy-eating goals to chance. Once you reach your goal and deadline, reevaluate and set a new goal! It’s all about progress, not perfection, and there is always something we can improve on when it comes to health and fitness.Ĥ. Having a deadline doesn’t mean you can start being “unhealthy” after you reach your goal, but it simply allows you to have a checkpoint to work toward. Having a deadline helps to eliminate procrastination and makes the goal seem more tangible and realistic. People are more efficient and more likely to reach their goals with a deadline in the picture. If you aren’t drinking enough water, your muscles will get tired faster and you may not be able to work as hard. It’s also important to drink water because when you stress and work your muscles in the gym, they are losing water. It may sound crazy, but many people mistake thirst for hunger and end up overeating. That means you will more quickly reap the benefits of the healthy foods you eat!ĭrinking water throughout the day helps you feel full. The body is made up of 60% water! Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will help maintain your body’s fluid balance so that nutrients can be transported throughout the body. So what does that mean for you? You’ll be more productive at work, will work harder during your workouts, and you may have reduced cravings and hunger later in the day. Studies show that eating breakfast helps to improve focus, satiety, and energy levels throughout the day. Remember learning that breakfast was the most important meal of the day? While I believe that all meals are important, breakfast definitely is a meal you shouldn’t consider skipping. Start off with a breakfast to FUEL your day. Today I’ve compiled these habits of healthy people so we can all adapt our own habits to be our healthiest selves.ġ. These healthy habits aren’t anything crazy or extreme, but they consistently allow individuals to lead a healthy lifestyle for years and years. The people who are able to reach their healthy, happy weight and maintain it end up developing very similar habits to one another. In my seven years in the fitness industry I have seen quite a bit-enough to know what works and what doesn’t. Let’s get real: getting healthy and fit (and staying that way) doesn’t happen by accident.
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