Do you want to improve your nutrition and lose weight? The key is establishing healthy habits. It’s not about starting a diet, but rather making positive changes that will last the rest of your life. Let’s talk about 11 proven healthy habits for better nutrition and weight loss!
1) Turn green smoothies into breakfast
Smoothies are the perfect way to get all of your daily nutrients in one drink! The protein and fiber will keep you full for hours on end while giving you more energy than other drinks like juice or soda. Give yourself this healthy habit every morning and you will start to see healthy weight loss and healthy living!
2) Drink water
Drinking enough fluids will help you stay hydrated while boosting your metabolism. Try to drink at least eight glasses of water a day! Adding in lemon or cucumber will add healthy vitamin C and electrolytes that are lost through sweat during exercise, making them great for re-hydration after an intense workout session.
3) Eat more vegetables
Vegetables are packed with healthy vitamins such as A, B, C, and E. They are also low in calories so you can eat a lot without feeling guilty! Make healthy choices like cucumbers and carrots dipped in hummus or broccoli with cheese sauce for delicious ways to get your veggie servings every day.
4) Get active by walking more
Every time we walk, our heart pumps blood which transports healthy oxygen to our body and brain. Studies show that walking can also lead to healthy weight loss because it helps rid us of calories! Try taking a walk at lunch or on your break instead of sitting the whole time.
5) Drink coffee before exercise
Caffeine is a great way to wake up in the morning, but did you know it also helps you burn calories while exercising? Studies show that caffeine can boost a person’s metabolic rate by up to 17%. That means more healthy weight loss! Add this healthy habit into your morning routine and see the pounds melt off faster than ever before.
6) Get healthy sleep
Sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain due to decreased metabolism and appetite control–not just lack of energy! Studies show that people who get less than five hours of sleep per night have a higher BMI than those who get healthy sleep. Make a healthy habit of getting enough sleep every night so that you can stay healthy and burn off fat all day!
7) Exercise daily
This is the most important healthy habit on this list because it will help strengthen your bones, muscles, heart, and lungs while burning more calories throughout the day. It’s also healthy for your brain, as exercise can help improve memory and mood!
8) Drink less alcohol
Alcohol isn’t the healthiest choice of beverage because it contains a lot of empty calories. Plus, too much can lead to weight gain due to water retention in addition to making you feel bloated and uncomfortable which makes healthy eating even more difficult. Drinking healthy water in healthy amounts is the best way to stay healthy and hydrated!
9) Limit or eliminate foods high in sugar
Eating too many sugars can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, fatigue, depression, and even diabetes over time. A great healthy habit would be limiting your intake of sugary snacks like cookies or cake so that you don’t put on weight and stay healthy!
10) Eat less meat
Eating too much meat can lead to high cholesterol, heart disease, and other health problems. Some people even believe that eating healthy amounts of vegetables instead is a healthier option because they contain vitamins like A and C which help skin look better! Choose healthy habits like veggies over unhealthy meats so that you stay healthy and beautiful!
11) Eat healthy fats
Healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and avocado help your body use healthy vitamins from vegetables more effectively. They also contain healthy omega-fatty acids that are the key to a healthy brain–which is especially important for children! Eating healthy fat will keep you full longer than other types of healthy foods, so it is a healthy habit worth trying.
And finally…
Healthy habits play a large role in our lives because they can change the way we live. I recommend choosing one or two of the habits mentioned above that you feel might make a big difference to your health. From here, work on these habits daily for the next 2-3 weeks. Fully commit to these habits and you just might be surprised at the changes in your health, body and mind in just a few short weeks.
With more healthy habits, you’ll be able to live your life more happily and healthily!
