When seeking out a good wellness routine with tips to healp lead a healthy lifestyle, it’s important, to be honest with yourself. You need to commit to making healthier lifestyle choices.
It’s about knowing what your weaknesses are and taking the initiative to go beyond those challenges and choose to improve upon your daily habits so that you can be a better version of yourself.
Choosing to commit to a healthy lifestyle takes work. And yes, it is doable, but it’s well worth it when you see the results from your efforts. In the end, you’ll not only feel better, but you’ll look better too.
So, if you’re ready to take on the challenge, here are …
34 Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
1. Eat 3 meals a day. Don’t skip meals as it messes with your metabolism.
Your metabolism refers to the amount of energy that your body needs to properly function. When you choose to skip a meal, this lowers the body’s metabolism. It makes you feel hungry. This ultimately means that your body will burn less fat, have less energy, and keeps you feeling tired.
All of this essentially means that you’ll burn fewer calories. And burning fewer calories in a day means you’ll be putting on extra weight if you continue to do this continuously. It’s not a good habit.
So even when you consume a regular size meal, the past deprivation of food makes you more easily gain weight and have less energy. So remember to eat regular meals at regular intervals throughout the day. Scheduling your breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the same time each day will help to keep you on track.
2. Fruits and veggies daily – Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Especially go for leafy-green veggies which mean a blood system that's getting an iron boost and helping with cleansing the body, while improving food digestion.
3. Drink 8 glasses of water daily - Water not only supplies much-needed water supply to help organs and keeps all parts of your body properly hydrated. Since our body is made up of an average of 60% water, drinking water throughout the day is highly beneficial. It not only helps organs, but it’s also excellent for improving skin, hair, and nails. It also helps to regulate body temperature, helps with lubrication of joints, helps remove toxins, and helps with bowel movements.
4. Get a good amount of rest - Sleep deprivation not only causes you to feel tired and lifeless, but it also causes stress on the body. A good night’s rest can increase your energy levels as well as make you feel more alert and well-rested. It is recommended that you have at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
5. Physical Activity - Exercise by walking every day, running, or do a full-body workout. Some physical activity done consistently helps to speed up your body metabolism and of course, helps burn calories, lower blood pressure not to mention burning fat. Even if weight loss is not your objective, a toned body can help keep injuries at bay, while speeding up the recovery process if indeed you do face an injury.
If you have to work at your computer, take a break at least every hour. Rest your eyes and step away from the computer. Look in the distance to give your eyes a break. Also, prolonged sitting is not good for blood circulation, or overall wellness. If you can, consider investing in a stand-up desk. It’s a good option to interchange its use or consider using it on its own. As you stand, move your legs often. Doing leg lifts or tippy toe - calf exercises can work wonders to help improve blood circulation and improved energy levels.
6. Weight train for better muscle tone and also to strengthen muscles.
7. Read food labels carefully - Understand the difference between trans fats and saturated fats as these are often the main ingredients listed on food labels. It’s so important to understand how to read product labels when purchasing your groceries. Understanding the common ingredients listed on most food product labels and the order of these ingredients can help you choose foods that are better for you.
Getting into the habit of reading food labels can really make a difference in your overall health.
8. Choose organic and natural foods - Types of eggs, chicken, beef to get. Grain-fed blah blah
9. Read something daily – magazine, newspaper, book – try to read something that is positive and fulfilling to take your mind off of your daily stresses and world news.
10. Go for a walk. Observe your surroundings. Smell and listen to the sounds of birds, nature. Helps with well-being and a more fulfilling outdoor experience..
11. Take the stairs rather than the elevator. Improve daily habits so that they’re healthier habits.
12. Smile - A smile helps lower stress levels, boosts the endorphins, and helps to improve overall well being.
13. Send a kind gesture to a friend or stranger.
14. Call someone you put off calling for a while that you’d love to catch up with. Connection brings joy and strengthens the bond. Plus feels good.
15. Pamper yourself with a home spa treatment. Have a warm bath. Do your nails. Relaxing and taking time for yourself can work wonders on how you feel. Try a quiet bath without interruptions. Turn off your phone and leave it in another room. Grab your favorite book or magazine, or simply just listen to the silence and take it all in. Removing yourself from the “noise” of life for a few moments, can instantly change your mood and bring you the calm you really needed.
16. Soothing Lighting that’s less harsh on the eyes - Nicely lit room just sit and relax, do art, read or watch your fav show./movie. (light recommendation). A healthy nightly habit like this or relaxing to a good book or simply relaxing without the use of a device can work magic in improving your sleep.
17. Blue blocker glasses for computer night use. - Long-term use of devices like your laptop or phone at night can wreak havoc on your eyes. But if you take small breaks by looking in the distance as well as taking some time away from your device, this can help to lessen the effects of unnatural light on your eyes and help to alleviate eye strain.
18. Reward Yourself – Treat yourself when you work hard (fav. Slice of cake from fav. Bakery, coffee shop)… Healthy meal from your fav. Restaurant.
19. Organize your home for increased productivity and peace-of-mind. Better workspace to create more.
20. Relaxing music - Choosing to listen to music that you love can improve your mood and give you that extra boost of happiness you just might need to brighten your day.
21. Gain more knowledge by listening to an audiobook or listen to your favorite music while doing household chores or doing something you enjoy like art, fixing something, etc.
22. Choose Cooking Oils Wisely! It's a better choice to cook your veggies and meat or any meal for that matter with olive oil. Cooking with vegetable oil or canola oil. It's important when shopping for cooking oil products to choose brands that value purity. So, do your research and be informed about the companies you choose to buy from. There are many newer companies that have recognized that consumers are more informed than years prior. This is why they are improving their product’s ingredients and focusing more on wellness and purity in their products.
23. Time with your pet without distractions. Play with them. Have your full attention.
24. Journal your goals and aspirations. Cut out pictures of the things your aspire to have or make Pinterest pins of your wants and goals. Keep a journal of the things you’ve done or need to do. Journaling can help to keep you on track and give you visual motivators to strive for more!
25. Invest in a better gadget (whatever it may be) that’s causing your stress each day. Whether it’s the coffee machine that’s leaking water or your computer that’s acting up. Take the time to look at it. Clear out unnecessary files/software, see a technician if you have to or get a new one if you can.
26. Strong support system – social / community and friends who support you can make life that much more special.
27. Juicing is a nice snack. So if you thirsty or just want to indulge in a refreshing beverage, choose juices with natural ingredients. Look for the first ingredient of water and followed by natural fruits or vegetables. In order to have more control, try blending your own juices. Not only will you be able to better control what you put into your drink, but you'll also be able to tailor the drink to the ingredients you enjoy most, while also tailoring it to your body's daily vitamin needs.
The health benefits of juicing are enormous. Investing in a good blender can help maintain vitamin levels to ensure they're getting into your body and not being left behind.
28. Portable Snacks on-the-go - Choose nuts like almonds or yogurt. Consider fruit bowls of apples, grapes, or your other favorite fruit to snack on throughout the day. These are better choices than a bag of chips, cookies, or a bowl of ice cream. You can also make your own snacks but healthier ones. Invest in a fryer or dryer to ensure fewer oils are being used and you're maintaining the nutrient levels of the food your eating as much as possible. Healthy living is just about taking time out to make better choices for your overall health.
29. Daily gratitude - Think it, speak it, or write it down in a gratitude journal. Being conscious and aware of the good things in your life that you’re thankful for promotes a positive mindset and reinforces positivity and gratefulness.
This daily practice improves how you view your surroundings and environment and can help you better cope with the day ahead and any challenges that may arise.
A healthy lifestyle is worth adding to your daily routine. It makes living a happier and healthier life more rewarding and enjoyable!
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30. Cut back on your sugar intake! Sugar is the enemy! Actually, it can be if you consume it in excess amounts. Try to avoid sugary foods as much as possible. If you need a sweet fix, try agave or honey as a more natural sugar replacement.
You don't have to completely eliminate sugar from your diet. Just limit your overall daily sugar intake to create more balance in your diet. And keep unhealthy foods at a distance as much as you can.
31. Calcium-rich foods for bone health and keeps osteoporosis away. Milk is not the only calcium-rich food. Try cabbage for a change. It helps with gut health and is high in calcium. Much better for strong bones and lowers health risks.
32. Probiotics for gut health. Sauerkraut, kimchi, and yogurt are excellent probiotic-rich foods. They aid in gut health and digestion.
33. Take a course on something you’ve always been interested in. Whether it’s an art course, a finance course, or a course that is going to improve upon your knowledge or skills, investing in yourself can be one of the best ways to improve your lifestyle. Who knows, that course could lead you to a fulfilling passion business!
34. Focus less on actual weight numbers displayed on the scale and more on achieving a healthy weight that is best suited for your body type and height. Look in the mirror and gauge your weight that way. Everybody has a different body type. There are larger and smaller sized bodies. It’s about staying toned and looking healthy for your body type.
Healthy eating and exercise along with better daily habits and routines can not only improve your overall quality of life but can also improve mental health as well. If you feel good you'll naturally look good too and carry yourself in a way that people will take notice.
You want to decrease the daily stressors as much as possible to improve your lifestyle overall and have a better quality of daily life.