- Make sure that you eat breakfast.
- It’s been scientifically proven that eating a fiber-rich and protein-based breakfast leads to weight-loss and can keep you from binge eating later in the day.
- Increase your overall protein intake.
- Did you know that foods rich in protein require more energy to digest? They also keep you full longer and keep your muscles intact.
- WATER, WATER, WATER.
- You should be drinking half your body weight in ounces of water every day. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink 75 ounces of water a day. Florida summers are brutally hot, so staying hydrated is important.
- Cook at home when you can.
- A lot of restaurant meals contain excess calories, preservatives, oils, and fats. Measure food out yourself to make sure you’re eating the correct portion sizes.
- Scratch soda.
- Hate to break it to you, but there is nothing good about soda. There is no reason to be drinking your calories and adding loads of sugar into your body, which makes you crash later on.
- Get creative and get moving!
- We get it. There isn’t always motivation to work out, and routines can become monotonous. So, have fun with it! Join a dance class, take a hike, go for a swim, or walk the beach with a friend.
- Eat slowly.
- Your food takes a while to digest. It takes time for your brain to realize you’re full, so before reaching for another snack, try drinking a glass of water!
- Eat focused.
- By this we mean try not to eat in front of the TV or while on the computer. It becomes too easy to mindlessly overeat instead of enjoying the food in front of you.
- Avoid trans fat.
- Just trust us on this one.
- Load up on veggies!
- When we were little, the doctor told us to eat our vegetables, and nothing has changed! They provide fiber, vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes.
Healthy Lifestyle Tips
- Avoid empty calories and processed foods.
- Exercise and read daily.
- Drink water.
- Drink green tea and green juices.
- Take mental breaks and stretch breaks throughout the day.
- Make daily affirmations and acknowledge what you’re grateful for.
- Laugh!
- Meditate to start your morning off right.
- Aim for eight hours of sleep a night.
- Take 10,000 steps a day.
Health, Nutrition, and Feeling Your Best!
Written by: Courtney Wagner
