Being healthy and happy doesn’t have to be difficult, or expensive, or time consuming. These easy tips are three super quick things you can start doing right now to become healthier and happier overall this year. These easy ways to be healthier are all so simple to do and they will also help you maintain a positive outlook in your day to day life!
If you can commit to doing these things consistently, you are going to feel the benefits sooner rather than later. It just takes a little bit of discipline and motivation!
Here are my three easy ways to be healthier this year:
1. Eat More Fruit
Have you ever heard of someone gaining weight from eating too many apples?! Me neither. But for some reason the misconception that too much fruit is bad for you because it has sugar is still floating around out there.
The reality is that the sugar in fruit is entirely different from the processed white table sugar found in donuts and cookies. Not to mention that fruits are high in fiber, which slows your digestion of glucose so that your insulin doesn’t spike (aka “sugar high”) and then crash an hour later. Fruit is amazing for energizing you with clean nutrition that will heal and detox your body!
Fruit also has a ton of essential vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy, and its high water content helps to keep you hydrated. The bottom line is that if you’re craving something sweet, the best thing you can do for yourself is to eat some grapes or blueberries, and after a while your body will start to crave those foods instead of craving cake and cookies!
2. Find a Fitness Routine That Feels Like Fun, Not Work
When you can find a workout that you truly love doing, you are going to look forward to it every time you do it, and this is key in helping you actually stick with it. For some people this is running, for others it’s pilates, and for you it could be something completely different. So try out a bunch of workouts (there are so many amazing ones on YouTube these days!) and see what works best for you.
I love ClassPass because it allows you access to almost all of the boutique studios in your area, so you can try boxing one day and yoga the next! This also helps so much if you’re the type of person who gets bored from doing the same workout over and over because you can switch it up every time you want to work out, which makes things so much more fun!
Remember, more important than working out just for the sake of working out is finding a routine that you actually really love doing so that you won’t be constantly making up excuses as to why you can’t work out in the first place. When you love the workout you will definitely see the results!
3. Get Enough Rest
This one is so important that I can not stress it enough. Have you ever noticed that the less sleep you get, the crankier/hungrier/more dehydrated you are when you wake up? This is definitely true for me, and I think it’s true for most people!
While you sleep, your body goes into a fasting mode where your hormones are regulated and your blood sugar is lowered so that you can actually go those seven to nine or so hours without eating at night. If you’re not getting a good amount of deep uninterrupted sleep then this cycle becomes affected, causing you to wake up feeling very hungry and irritable!
For me, if I don’t get a decent sleep, I wake up in the morning craving all kinds of junk and high fat foods that I normally wouldn’t be eating a lot of if I had actually gotten a good sleep the night before. So, I make sure to get eight hours of sleep every night because when I do that, I wake up wanting a big bowl of fruit or avocado toast or banana ice cream instead of craving sugary waffles or cereal!
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So those are my three easy ways to get healthier ASAP. You can implement these quick tips right away and you should start seeing improvements in your energy levels and the way you feel overall pretty soon if you stay consistent with these things! Remember that it takes a little bit of time and again, consistency is key, but stick with it and you’re going to see results. Thank you for reading and I hope this was helpful to you in some way!
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Tina says
One of my resolutions is definitely to eat and be healthier! Thanks so much for these tips – I’ll definitely be using them!
Tina
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Jessica says
I shared a post about how I stay in shape while working from home and I see we share the same thoughts! Great post x
Jessica — NinetyCo
Rachelle says
we are on the same page I love that you can hike in LA Florida is so damn flat. But love your goals and good luck achieving them this year.
xo
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Rach says
I def need to work on eating more fruit and getting enough rest! Def putting it as my goal!
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Jill says
I love my fitness routine but I need to be better about scheduling so it happens. I definitely need to get more sleep!
Jill
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Lily says
I definitely need to eat more fruit and vegetables as well!
xo, Lily
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Eva says
You are so right. It’s very important to eat the right food & avoid junk foods. Hope you had a great holiday. Happy weekend <3
xoxo Eva | http://www.evakindles.com
Adi says
Great tips!! Thanks for sharing!
Adi xx
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Alexandra says
Yay for fruits and for not thinking that they’re going to make us fat!! I wish that there were places around Paris where I could go on hikes!
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Amelia says
This is so helpful! I definitely am trying to do the healthy thing this year, and trying to snack with it being healthy food is where I’m struggling. I think fruit might save me!!
-A,x
Elise says
Eating more fruits is my priority since I tend to forget to eat healthy and end up eating junk food.
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Dolce Nina says
Great tips. Thanks for sharing! xoxo
Sabina says
I have the same goals for this year and hoping to stick with them, especially the workout routine 🙂 Hope you’ll have an amazing 2017! xo
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Kate says
Such a great post! I looove fruit too, and it definitely helps as a “sweet” substitute when I’m steering clear of sugar! I need to work on the exercise and sleep ones though haha!
-Kate // http://www.classyandkate.com
Siffat says
These are such great and simple tips. I always find that getting enough rest really helps me work out harder.
xo
Siffat
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Ciara says
This post is so helpful for achieving my 2017 goals! Plus, your blog is so lovely and your pictures are awesome! x
Emily says
These are definitely all things I am trying out in a bid to be healthier, fingers crossed I can stick to it!
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Federica Di Nardo says
Everything looks delicious!!!!
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Lisa Autumn says
I SO needed this post now.. thank you lovely!
xx Lisa
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Merel says
Great inspiration babe! Love this.
X Merel
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Paola Lauretano says
Interesting and helpful post, thanks for sharing!
Kisses, Paola.
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Lauren says
Lovely post, I already eat a range of fruit but with my course it is hard to get a lot of rest so I need to work on that and finding exercise I love!
Lauren x
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Rosa Larissa Klara says
Three really nice and easy tips indeed! Thanks for sharing these. I would probably include rather “eat more greens” instead of more fruit beacuse most people find it easier to include fruit in their diet than leafy greens. At least this is what I expierenced so far 🙂
Thank you a lot for your last comment on my blog : )
Sending much love!
Xx
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Filipa Jackson says
I definitely need to eat more fruit
Filipa xxx
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Dominique says
This is the perfect post for me as I need to get fitter this year! Great tips hun xx
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emily says
So much yes to all of these tips! These are all things that I do to try and stay fit and healthy too!
x Emily
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christina cenci says
I am a month into being Vegan and it was the greatest decision ever! Great post!
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Lisa says
After having a very bad time last year with food and eating and my anxiety I´m now definitely planning to become a bit healthier! I try to incorporate more fruit now & next week I´ll try out some workouts. I just want to slowly get back into it!
nikoline says
Great tips, I really need to eat more fruit this year! ^^.
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Gemma says
Great post! I need to more of all of these. Gemma x
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kristine says
The hardest part is sticking to it. In January, its a major goal for so many people…and then it fades after a few months. It is def a goal to keep on track this year!
Sarah @ The Blonde Giraffe says
Agree that finding something you love to do for working out is so important! There are so many fitness activities and the key is to make working out seem social! Those SoCal hikes look so gorgeous and I love your workout gear!!
Sarah // http://www.theblondegiraffe.com
jointyicroissanty says
Totally agree with your advices. I eat a lot of fruits and drink fresh made fruit and vegetable juices every morning and since six years I haven’t been ill. Physical activity and rest are also very important.
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Lyddiegal says
Thanks for sharing your tips – I’m really trying this year to get into better eating and sleeping habits.
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Cielo says
These are great tips and very easy to follow! Great post! =)
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
Anaivilo says
Oh yes, fruits are the best! Whenever I am craving for something sweet, I try to avoid cookies and make myself a fruit salad instead. I never regret that choice.
Finding a fitness program for me that is also fun has been challenging for me. I will persevere this year too!
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Ellese says
Love these three simple tips! Rest is so important. I am always amazed how much healthier I eat when I get enough sleep. Thanks for sharing! XO, Ellese
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Jamie says
Perfect post to get people motivated this year! Love your photos!
xo,
Jamie
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Helen says
I love all these tips! I’m definitely trying to eat less refined sugar and have more fruit. And don’t get me started on getting enough rest! I’ve been really trying to get 7-8 hours of sleep and it makes a difference in the way I feel, eat and approach my day. Thanks for sharing!
-Helen
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Laurence says
Loved reading this article!
and the food looks so good!
xx Laurence
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Floortje says
Thanks for the tips babe!
Xx,
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Настя says
Wonderful and perfect! I follow you blog, please follow me too. https://alamodenatine.blogspot.com
Dee says
These are such great, basic tips! It’s always great to start with something doable and then try a more challenging fitness routine. Eating more fruits is definitely at the top of my list for 2017!
Dee
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Belle says
You’re an inspiration 🙂 I totally agree with you about getting enough rest, too. You need energy to make healthy decisions, to cook, to exercise, and for your body to heal.
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