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Most of us have a busy daily routine, that finding the time to do anything for ourselves might be hard.
If you are on a mission to go from unhealthy to healthy, this might just be for you.
Every year I try my best to incorporate a ton of different healthy ideas into my life – lose weight, eat healthily, cut down on sugars and become more productive.
While they all sound nice to list out, putting them to action is the hard part.
Instead of trying to tackle them all at once, its best to choose 3 from the list to follow each week.
In a couple of months, you would have incorporated most of these habits in your daily routine. The important thing is to not give up.
If you think anything on the list sounds hard to achieve, pause that idea and come back to it later.
So here it is!
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50 Healthy Lifestyle Habits
1. Going to bed early will allow you to wake up earlier than you should, giving you some time for yourself. This morning “me time” is very important to be able to spend time with your inner self
2. Wake up early and let the morning breeze and sunshine into the house. This ritual is very relaxing as the mornings are the quietest part of the day
3. Exercise at least twice a week. Even if you don’t have the time to do a 30-minute workout at the gym, you can always opt for a short 10 minute home routine. Sometimes 10 minutes is all it takes!
4. Explore other fitness options like pilates, yoga or Zumba
5. Control stress with some breathing exercises & meditation
6. Make use of a prayer notebook journal. Write down what you are grateful for, what you want to pray for and for whom.
7. Read a bible scripture and pray first thing in the morning
8. Do a few stretches to relax your muscles
9. Have a warm glass of lemon and water instead of coffee. Add in some Himalayan salt for some extra energy-boosting effects
10. Skip meat once a week. Choose one day of the week where you can go meatless
11. Include more vegetables in your diet. You can also choose to have veggies in your breakfast like a vegetable burrito, an egg omelette topped with veg or some spinach added to your scrambled eggs
12. Opt for fruits as a snack. Apple is a great example of a fruit that will not grow your waistline.
13. Always make sure to have a little healthy snack in your handbag. A DIY trail mix or some homemade popcorn is great to have on the go
14. Eat more water-based fruits: watermelon, canteloupe, grapes, blueberries, oranges, plums or apricots are healthy options
15. Reduce salt intake. We all know that too much salt is bad for health, so try and reduce the amount you use when you cook your meals
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16. Leave out artificial sugars when possible – choose natural fruit sugars instead. Greek yoghurt with berries instead of premade yoghurt pots that have artificial sweeteners
17. Decrease unhealthy fat consumption. Try to avoid unhealthy cuts of fatty beef or pork cuts, whole milk and other high fat processed food.
18. Avoid snacking on junk food
19. Increase water intake to hydrate your body
20. Control portion size. You might have heard that eating in a smaller sized plate can help with this, and it’s true. Give it a try!
21. Eat your food slowly and chew well
22. Don’t eat till you are 100% full – stop when your stomach is 3/4 full, and if you are still tempted to eat, drink water to satisfy yourself
23. Avoid distractions while you eat – television/laptop/phone – this might lead to overeating
24. Don’t follow a strict diet with a lot of restrictions. Instead, make small lifestyle changes like – avoiding fast foods or meal plan to eat at home
25. Harsh limitations might cause you to go hungry and eat more
26. Swap coffee once a week for a herbal tea or green tea
27. If you want to eat chocolate, opt for dark chocolate
28. Meal plan a week in advance, so you can choose healthy options
29. Avoid takeaways and try Eat at Home cooks instead
30. Pack your own lunch when you go out
31. Opt for freezer meals if you have a busy week to avoid unhealthy choices
32. Eat foods rich in anti-oxidants
34. Record your weight loss journey
35. Walk or take the bike to visit places at a short distance
36. Spend time outside for some fresh air
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37. Walk in the park or play with kids. Outdoor fun is also a good way to bond with family
38. Short exercise regimen when possible
39. Remember to remove any make-up before sleep at night
40. Dry brush body before a shower twice a week- this helps with body circulation and get rid of dead skin cells
41. Use a sugar or coffee scrub rest of the week
42. Doing a regular body oil massage with some raw coconut oil will help rehydrate your skin
43. Oil massage for the head once a week
44. Moisturize skin immediately after a shower
45. Follow a fitness guru on social media. This will help you stay motivated, as you will end up seeing motivational videos each time you browse through social media
46. Set up a weight loss challenge with yourself or a friend
47. Create an exercise routine and keep up with it
48. Don’t disappoint yourself checking your scales every day. Remember everything takes time. Staying persistent is what pays off.
49. If you feel like quitting, take a break instead
50. Talk to someone if you need support in this journey
There you have it!
Share this post with your friends who’d love to follow a healthy lifestyle routine this year!
