4 Simple yet Forgotten Tips That Lead You Towards a Healthier Life

If you haven’t used these methods, it might be a good idea to start today

Making a change towards a healthier you are, takes small, daily steps forward.

Nothing too drastic that requires extreme motivation.

We find it hard enough to push ourselves out of bed and work.

The more effortless something becomes, the more likely you will keep up with it.

Perhaps something you are currently doing isn’t suitable & harming your weight loss goals and healthy habits.

But, unfortunately, we arent honest enough to pinpoint that particular trait. Perhaps we don’t even know it’s there.

Here, I’ve compiled a list of a few big ones, which may seem innocent — but can leave us with less than ideal outcomes.

So, how many do you need to change?

One: Shave off-screen time and endless channel surfing

Most of us use a computer or device to work — that’s inevitable.

The problem lies here: never switching off — or sitting down for too many hours.

Energy usage and insulin sensitivity decrease dramatically when we stop moving.

In about 20 minutes, caloric burning declines and blunts tissue repair.

Both of these are important if you exercise — and even more critical when you don’t!

Take the necessary steps (literally!) to get activity into your day — regularly.

Brisk walking in your office, at lunch or after hours is ideal.

Leave the car at home and walk more.

Put on your sneakers and walk to your favourite eating venue.

Even if you have only 5–10 minutes, that can make a big difference; think about how many actual minutes you can accumulate into an 8-hour working window?

So I would say upwards of 500 or so extra calories or more if you walk at lunchtime.

Instead of watching the TV — walk, cook, clean, play with your kids etc.

Bonus: Go for a walk one hour after dinner to start up that fire in your metabolism.

Two: Eat seasonal all year round

When you shop in the supermarket, have a list of all the seasonal veggies and fruit available at that time — and buy only those alternatives.

This helps the planet and enables you to support the efforts of those smaller businesses doing it tough.

In addition, you will increase your chances of eating the best, fresh and most nutrient-rich produce.

Non-seasonal items usually arrive from the other side of the world, sprayed with certain ingredients, and possibly contain many toxins.

Go to your freezer section if you must eat something out of season. These items are frozen upon picking — meaning they are fresh just before freezing.

Use organic if you can because these are typically riddled with pesticides and have probably been sitting in a fridge for a LONG time.

Three: Do a mini body awareness meditation before exercise

Before sitting down for a meal, do this little awareness meditation.

Shift your attention to all the different muscles on your body, one by one and bring awareness to the sensations they each have.

Maybe your calves are sore from exercise, or perhaps it’s your neck from all the computer work.

Diverting your mind to these sensations leads to eating less food. This is according to one recent study.

This small practice helps increase participants awareness of fullness and makes them feel a lot more in control of their hunger.

Meditation has many benefits, such as stress relief, better brain function & balancing of hormones.

So try that one before you eat any meal.

Four: Catch up with friends and loved ones in a different light

It’s so easy to book a restaurant or rock up at a cafe to chat or celebrate an event.

But have you thought about an active way to be with those you love?

It is subject to the health conditions of the individual’s, but who’s to say you can’t catch up with a friend while coastal walking or maybe training in the gym together.

If you have animals, perhaps a walk would do you all the world of good

Using food to catch up is traditional, but we can break those habits and form new, positive and empowering ones.

You can always share a meal or coffee after these active dates take place.

I do that all the time and insist we all become as active as possible.

It’s fun and gets new bonding ties working together.

Takeaway

These four hacks are simple and effective ways to create a different hack that leads you to weight loss without too much effort.

Remember how I always mention smaller habits?

Well, imagine if you did stay active during your workday, got to the gym too, and then spent the weekend catching up with friends with a coastal walk or a few hours of hiking in a national part?

The profound changes these tiny ideas make will astound you!

Plus, as a bonus, you will make some beautiful memories, take many gorgeous photos and have some fun in the process.

Try it out and see what a difference just one of these will make!