Simple Daily Habits for Health, Fitness, and Wellness (70 of them!)<\/p>\n
One of the biggest roadblocks people tell me is having time. We all live in a very busy world that we end up going all day. Eating healthy, exercising, and reducing stress can actually be a challenge when you’re trying to juggle work, family, relationships, and more. (Trust me – I’m right there with you!)<\/p>\n
I was chatting with one of our guests at the fitness spa the other day and she wanted simple, piecemeal ideas for what she could do once she got home. The change felt overwhelming for her and I know it for many other people as well. So I decided to create this easy list of 70 Simple Daily Habits to give you ideas of what you can do right now to make small changes in your daily routine.<\/p>\n
My goal was for you to choose one of the three categories below to focus on that day. You can continue to practice the same habit or you can choose a different one each day. You can extend to a week if you prefer. Either way, the list was created to show you that there are many different small tweaks you can make to make a difference in your health and wellness. Focus on what you need most and what’s good for you!<\/p>\n
70 healthy habits to practice<\/p>\n
Nutrition and eating<\/p>\n
Add a new food color (yellow, red, green, purple, white, orange, blue)
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Try a new food
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Eat at least one serving of fruits and vegetables daily
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Use portion control
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Eat all unprocessed foods
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You don’t have a sweets day
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drink water
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“Health” is an unhealthy meal
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Protein intake at every meal (can be animal or vegetable)
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Chew your food completely
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Eat without distraction
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Eat while sitting instead of standing
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Meal preparation
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Limit your caffeine intake in the afternoon
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No white\/refined carbs
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Look at the menu if you’re going out to eat so you can decide which healthy item to get
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No artificial sweeteners
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Add healthy fats
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Stop before you’re stuffed (you can get the rest later)
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Take a multi
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Get your omega 3
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Take quick snacks with you if you are traveling or on the go
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Look up recipes from cookbooks or blogs online if you need inspiration<\/p>\n
Fitness and movement<\/p>\n
Set aside time to recover (stretching, foam roll, dynamic flexibility)
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Try a new exercise
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Change the current workout (tempo, sets, reps, weight, interval, etc.)
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Take your workout outside
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Track your progress so you know what works and what doesn’t
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If you are not sure where to start – ask a professional for help so you can move forward
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walk
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Something is better than nothing (up to 5 minutes)
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Take advantage of your vacation time and get regular workouts
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Try an outdoor activity instead of a traditional workout (kayaking, biking, hiking, cross-country skiing)
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If it hurts you, don’t do it (injury pain)
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If you have injuries – find a professional to fix the root of the problem
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Challenge yourself today a little more than you did yesterday
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Help a friend get to the gym if he or she is lacking motivation
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If you can’t get to a gym, do the exercises at home (pushups, squats, lunges, deadlifts, plank, bridge, the list goes on…)
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Go up the stairs
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Park your car in the space furthest from the building
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Use a standing desk or a suitable place where you can stand
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Get up every 15-30 minutes to walk around the office or building
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Eliminates fatigue
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Schedule a workout before work (if you don’t start exercising after work)
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I walk to lunch
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Walk to work
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bike to work
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If you’re traveling, find gyms or walking\/running trails so you can work out<\/p>\n
Mind body wellness<\/p>\n
Meditate
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Start a gratitude journal
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Write something positive about yourself or your life every day
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Name 3 wins from yesterday
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Name 3 wins you want from today
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Get outdoors
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Take a nap
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Read 5 pages a day
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Turn off electronic devices at least two hours before bed
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You don’t have a phone or TV at night
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Go an entire week without TV
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deep breath
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Go to a yoga class
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Get a massage
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Get the fascia
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Relax by the pool or the ocean
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Create a vision board and look at it often
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Identify the stressors that need to be eliminated from your life and create a plan to do so
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Plan a vacation (something you always look forward to is a good thing)
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Get a manicure\/pedicure with a friend
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Diffuse essential oils in your home
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Make time for a friend or family member<\/p>\n
to be summed up<\/p>\n
Change is hard. I expect we can all agree to this. Small, simple steps can make a big difference if you are willing to be consistent. Start small. That’s why I created this list – so you can get an idea of \u200b\u200bthe little things you can do today or tomorrow that will boost your health, fitness, and wellness. Do what you can where you are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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