Things Healthy People Do Everyday

#1 - Eat healthy and Drink alcohol in moderation

#2 - Exercise

It’s tempting to look enviously at the fittest people we know and think: Is there some magic combination of workouts and dieting that gave them such an admirable physique? Did they stop or start eating something unique and special? Maybe they paid big bucks for a one-to-one physical trainer?

Here are just 3 things that all of those people do CONSISTENTLY…

There are always new diet fads, and some do have basis in scientific studies. But the best diet is one you can stick to

Put healthy foods within reach, and make unhealthy foods inaccessible.

Plan Your Meals

Use your shopping list as a meal planner. Taking control of your food choices in advance is the best way to avoid the urge to select something unhealthy:

Eat a healthy breakfast every day. Consuming proteins and fats in the morning helps satiety (the sensation of fullness) which can help cut down on snacking later in the day. Time your breakfast so you’re fueled up before your morning workout.

Limit your exposure to temptations such as junk food. Keep good sources of food close by, especially healthy snacks (try homemade granola or trail mix, nut butter, a piece of fruit, vegetable sticks (carrot, celery), cottage cheese on crackers, etc).

Limiting treats to 200 calories (or perhaps 400 after a major workout) can help prevent weight gain.

Bear in mind the 80/20 concept: Provided that 80% of your calorie intake comes from lean protein and plant-based foods, you can make more flexible choices with the other 20%. This makes a healthy eating habit easier to begin.

Take Food Seriously

Learning to cook, and helping bring cooking skills to your family, are beneficial across the board – it’s fun, saves money, enhances creativity, and encourages a sense of togetherness and shared accomplishment. Other tips include:

Stay away from soda.

Practice mindful eating

Don’t eat in front of a screen or when standing up.

When snacking, be mindful of amounts. A healthy nut butter snack consists of 2 tbsp, but no more.

Eat the rainbow. By ensuring a variety of colors, you broaden the range of nutrients.

Eat plenty of dietary fiber. Women should aim for 25g a day, and men 38g.

Hydrate

Depending on how it’s defined, studies are showing that many Americans are suffering from long-term dehydration, and a large chunk of the population drinks less water than is healthy. Working out increases your body’s need for water, leaving you at risk of fatigue, memory fog, irritability, and kidney stones.

Exercise does a lot more than simply getting you in shape for the beach. It helps you to balance mood and energy as well as beat stress.

Find comfortable fitness clothes and shoes.

Choose a gym schedule that doesn’t conflict with other responsibilities.

Select exercises you’re likely to enjoy; delay trying more difficult or challenging activities until you’re in better shape.

Use your calendar to commit to a specific time for workouts, yoga, meditation, etc.