Six Tips to Make Eating Healthy and Staying Active Easy
Do you want to change the way you treat your body but do not know where to start? Use these 6 tips to make eating healthy and staying active easy.
- Create a schedule. Each day write when you will get your workout in and when you are going to have your meals and snacks. Make both non-negotiables. When things are put in writing we are more likely to stick to them.
- Set your environment up for success. If there are certain foods that you cannot eat in moderation, do not keep them in your home. Instead save those treats for special occasions and do not bring them into your environment. Instead, create a date on the calendar where you will go out and intentionally treat yourself. This way you are not depriving yourself of the foods you love, but you are still setting boundaries around the food.
- Set reminders on your phone. 30 minutes before your scheduled time to work out, put a reminder in your phone to start getting ready for the gym. Every Sunday night set a reminder to meal prep and pack your lunch for the following day. These simple but effective reminders will trigger your brain to act.
- Plan ahead. If you know that the day is going to be crazy busy, make sure you pack enough healthy food. If you know your workout will be rushed and you are limited on time, go into the gym a with plan on what you want to accomplish.
- Lean on family and friends for support. We are human and we all need a little gentle push to get us motivated. Tell a family member, friend, or coach your goals and ask them to hold you accountable. When we say our goals out loud, we tend to follow through with them.
- Create a consistent routine. If you can, wake up at the same time every day, workout at the same time, and eat meals and snacks around the same time. The body loves consistency. The more consistent we are, the more likely we can develop new habits.
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