Staying healthy doesn't have to be hard. If you're a regular reader of my blog you know I'm always sharing ways to improve your health–that are simple and easy to follow. I'm not a big believer in trend diets that come and go and encourage you to eat a diet that's not really balanced. But some of my readers still say, "It's too hard. I can't keep up with everything you need to do to get healthy."
Today's post is about five very simple habits that will improve your health and help you lose weight. They are easy to remember and simple to follow.
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By following the simple steps outlined in this post you can improve your health and start dropping those unwanted pounds. Healthy living doesn't have to be complicated. But it is necessary to be consistent. After a month you won't even think about these habits–they'll just be, well, HABIT.
This post was originally published January 27, 2014.
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Lemon with hot water
This should be the first thing you drink in the morning. It gets your metabolism going strong, starts your body burning fat and assures you're well hydrated and full of energy.
Never skip breakfast
I know we're all in a mad rush in the mornings but this is something you must make time for. Eat a breakfast with whole grains, protein and a good fat. This will assure you have the energy to start your day and you won't crash mid-morning.
Drink ice cold water
Your body will actually burn fat lowering the icy cold water to body temperature. Studies show you can lose 7.2 pounds per year just by drinking the recommended 8 ounces of water per day. This is an important, but easy habit.
Pre-make your food
When you have a little extra time on Sunday pre-make some meals to serve through-out the week. Then when you come home hungry and tired you'll be less likely to go through the drive-through or order a pizza. You'll already have meals ready to pop in the oven or microwave that are healthy and ready to go. Preplanning and organization can make the difference in sticking with any diet plan.
Plan your daily exercise routine
Your body is a temple and it's the only one you've got. But for many people, it's the last thing they take care of. Make exercise a priority in your life. Decide at what time each day you're going to exercise and then stick to the plan–no matter what. Don't get distracted by other things that really aren't as important in the long run. Let your family know this is your time and teach them to respect your goals of living a healthier lifestyle. Hopefully, they'll want to join in. If not, you're still setting a healthy example that they can follow if they choose to change their habits in the future.
