Everyone makes New Year's resolutions to get in shape and eat healthier, but how many people actually adhere to that? With these tips living a healthy lifestyle doesnt have to be a chore.
Make Sleep A Priority
No matter how busy your day is, you should always plan on getting enough sleep. Not only will you feel well-rested and ready to tackle the next day, but getting proper sleep can help you lose weight. Try to get to bed 20 minutes earlier and turn off all electronics.
Eat More Fruits And Veggies
From low-carb diets to meal replacement shakes, there are a lot of fad diets out there claiming to help you lose weight. Instead of getting complicated and wasting your money, just stick to eating more fruits and vegetables.
Keep Moving Throughout The Day
Being stuck at a desk all day can cause us to be less active. Take the long way to the bathroom, take a walk outside or even stand while working. All of these things will help you stay a little more active throughout the work day.
Get Out In The Sun
You never realize how much your body loves the sun until you're stuck inside at work all day. Make an effort to get outside during the work day and soak up a little sun. Whether you take a quick walk around the block or sit outside to read while eating lunch, your body will feel re-energized and ready for the rest of the work day.
Bring Your Lunch To Work
Bringing your lunch to work will not only help you spend less, but it will also be easier to make healthier choices. For a less stressful morning, you can pack it the night before.
Take Time To Stretch
Whether you wake up 10 minutes earlier before getting ready or you take 10 minutes before and after a workout, devote time to stretching. Your muscles and posture will thank you later.
Drink Enough Water
Water will help keep those cravings and hunger thoughts at bay so you snack less often. Make a conscious goal to drink more water and always have it handy. Drink a bottle with each meal, in the morning, mid-afternoon and at night. Before you know it drinking enough water will be a breeze.
Try Something New
Even if you're a die hard Zumba-goer, trying a different form of exercise will test you physically and mentally. Who knows, you may just find something you love. Plus, it's always good to switch things up every once in awhile.
Make A Schedule
It's easy to come home from a long day at work and make excuses to not go to the gym. But, if you create a schedule and stick to it, it will soon become a daily activity you won't think twice about.
Know When You’re Actually Hungry
Are you really hungry or are you just bored? Eating out of boredom packs on unnecessary calories. Instead, do something productive, like finish an assignment or chat with a friend.
Always Love Yourself
It's easy to get down on yourself when you miss a workout or eat an extra piece of cake. But hey, we're all human. It happens. Love yourself at every step of your journey; it will make that journey much more enjoyable.
Set Realistic Goals
While it's always good to have a bigger goal in mind, don't forget to set little goals along the way, and ones that are achievable. Setting unrealistic goals is a recipe for failure. Create goals you want to reach and push yourself to get there.
Lift Some Heavy Weights
Weightlifting definitely won't make you big or bulky. Not only will it reshape your physique, but it will also strengthen your bones and help establish a healthy blood pressure. Plus, it's a good stress reliever and who doesn't need that?!
Make An Effort To Eat At The Dinner Table
It's easy to sit in front of the TV with your food in hand and down a whole plate before you know it. When you're focused on the TV, you're distracted and don't realize how much you're actually eating. Eat without any distractions and take time to really enjoy your food and your company.
Choose Green Tea
Green tea is a great tool to have in your diet. It not only aids in fat burning, but it also has a lot of antioxidants which are great for your body and skin. If you're a coffee addict try to cut back to 1 cup a day and substitute tea for the other cups you would have normally consumed.
Don’t Be Afraid To Change Things While Eating Out
Many restaurants, if not all of them, will be glad to make substitutions for you. Ask them to use olive oil instead of butter on your vegetables. This way you know you're getting something that fits with your healthy lifestyle.
Don’t Give Up
While it may be easy to just throw in the towel, you deserve to push yourself and hit the goals you set. You got this!