28 Easy Ways to a Healthier Lifestyle

1. Walk or ride your bike to work/school
2. Try to eat food portions that are no larger than your fist
3. Join an exercise group of friends, neighbors, co-workers, or just others in your community
4. Increase the daily fiber in your diet
5. Drink fat-free milk
6. Do resistance/core training while you are at home or watching television
7. Go for an after-dinner walk with your family
8. Avoid eating too late at night
9. Grill or bake foods rather than frying them
10. No more all-you-can eat buffets
11. Pass on the second helpings
12. Start each meal with a low calorie salad or side of steamed vegetables
13. Don’t skip meals
14. Wash your own car/mow own yard for additional physical activity
15. Take breaks at work for walking or doing strength training exercises
16. Drink water instead of high-calorie carbonated beverages
17. Avoid too much caffeine
18. Try not to go to the grocery store hungry
19. Keep a pair of tennis shoes in your truck so you can always be ready for a walk/physical activity
20. Try new physical activities on a regular basis
21. For dessert eat fruits
22. Share your meal when eating out
23. Drink 100% fruit juices instead of those with mostly sugar
24. Eat foods with spices and low sodium seasonings to feel more satisfied
25. Breakfast is a must
26. Ask for salad dressing on the side when eating out
27. Avoid unnecessary high-calorie condiments
28. Eat brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and whole wheat bread are the way to go

Try these home exercises

elbow plank
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pushup
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lying on back with legs moving side to side
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squat jump
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