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If you are searching for ideas to help you get fit this year, look no further.
There is a lot more to eating well and exercising to stay fit, and we are going to take a look at these other factors today.
The key ingredient to developing healthy habits is having the right mind-set.
Getting fit is never as easy as it sounds. But with a few lifestyle changes and some motivation, it is possible for anyone to reach their goals.
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50 Healthy Habits of Fit People
Meal Habits
1. Eat slowly and enjoy your meal. This is known to help you feel full faster and reduces how much you eat, assisting in weight loss.
2. Chew food well – at least 25 times before you swallow
3. Try an have an early dinner, at least an hour before bedtime
4. Limit rice intake and increase the quantity of vegetables you consume, this will reduce daily carb intake
5. Avoid distractions while eating. Put away phones and avoid watching the television – try to stay focussed on eating your meals.
6. Cook meals from scratch using wholesome fresh ingredients. You don’t need to buy fancy expensive ingredients, here is a meal plan that makes healthy cooking easy.
7. Always use a shopping list – so you can visualize what you buy
8. Meal plan to avoid doing takeaways
9. DIY snack treats – apple slices, banana chips, air-popped corn, DIY trail mix
10. Reduce sugar intake
11. Do not skip breakfast. This will make you hungry and result in snacking and overeating before lunch.
If you have busy mornings, try and make some overnight oats. You can also opt for breakfast smoothies as a quick option.
12. Limit salt intake
13. Opt for healthy fats – nuts, peanut butter, avocados, coconut milk/oil and fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel
14. Choose fruits for deserts
15. Try dark chocolate if you want to snack on a healthy treat
16. When you buy your coffee, don’t go for the whole milk option. Black coffee works well
17. Make use of calorie counting apps: Fitness Pal, MyPlate
18. Add meditation to your exercise routine
19. Have a progress log to keep track of your exercise and eating habits. When you visualize improvements you will be motivated to do better.
20. Only eat until you are 80% full
21. Eat only when you are hungry
22. Add fibre to your diet: lentils, chickpeas, whole grains and veg
23. Use a smaller plate when you eat meals. This helps in controlling portion size.
24. Give yourself a treat once a week
25. Don’t be very strict with your diet
26. Try not to starve – instead, eat small portions
27. Don’t comfort eat
28. Always carry your own lunch when you go out
29. Sneak in a small healthy snack in your handbag
Drink and Hydrate
30. Eight glasses of water a day
31. Try and have soda-free days
32. Include green tea in your diet as it gives you some antioxidant benefits. Green tea is also known to assist in weight loss
33. For a sweet and cooling drink, try coconut water
34. Quick fruit smoothies when hungry
Exercise
35. Warm-up before any exercise routine
36. Choose to walk if possible
37. Early morning yoga
38. Stretches at the end of the day to relax your body
39. Try pilates
40. Walk in the park
41. If you don’t prefer the gym, try to find a fitness dance routine
42. Eat after a workout – your body needs it!
43. Do a weigh-in only once a week
Lifestyle
44. Open the windows in the morning to let in the fresh morning breeze
45. Essential oil diffuser
46. Play gentle and soothing music when you feel stressed
47. Do full body stretches
48. A self-body oil massage to enable circulation
49. Dry brush your body regularly before a shower
50. Use a body scrub
51. Detox baths
52. Reduce workload and get help to avoid stress
53. Follow a fitness guru for motivation
54. Read fitness blogs
55. Get friends to join in a weightloss challenge or hit the gym with you
56. Take charge of your lifestyle habits
57. Record small achievements in a daily log – a planner works great for this!
58. Follow a daily routine
Don’t give up!
There you have it!
One step at a time is what allows you to reach achievable goals. Good luck on your journey to fitness!
