10 Tips To A Healthier Lifestyle, From A Busy Girl
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10 Tips To A Healthier Lifestyle, From A Busy Girl

I agree, there should be 27 hours in the day.

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10 Tips To A Healthier Lifestyle, From A Busy Girl
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I am a busy gal and eating super healthy isn't always accessible to me. That being said, losing weight is difficult when you can't hit the gym every day or steam veggies. I have picked up a few tips to make my day healthier when I am on the go all day.

1. Park far away

My day is generally filled with running errands. I like to park far away from the store so I can get some extra walking in. It's such an easy way to burn a few extra calories.

2. Grilled instead of fried

Yes fried is better tasting, but grilled can be good! Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets are so good and easy to grab on the go. If you don't like the taste, start with ketchup. You don't have to give up everything you love. Your thighs will thank you later for this change in your diet.

3. Eat 5 small meals instead of 3 big meals

Chose healthier and smaller portions than shown above, but they have the right idea. Eating little meals all day keeps your metabolism going and keep you full throughout the day.

4. Stairs instead of the elevator

You can do it. Work those leg muscles. Opt for the stairs when you really want to take the elevator. Get those booty gains!

5. Wear workout clothes to run errands

Workout clothes are trendy and comfortable, so this tip is easy. Instead of throwing on a huge t-shirt (guilty) opt for a workout tank and shorts. When you feel cute and sporty you are more likely to workout. Even if your movement for the day is holding your cat, it's better than doing nothing at all.

6. Fruit instead of fries/chips

Yes, it kinda sucks, but it's worth it. Trust me.

7. Drink a gallon of water

You don't have to carry around a water jug like a meat head, but do keep track of how much you drink. The app "Plant Nanny" is a fun way to make sure you drink enough water a day. Drinking a gallon of water will flush out gunk your body is holding in.

8. Chew ice when you're "bored hungry"

My biggest problem is eating when I'm bored. I think I am hungry because there is nothing else to do. To solve this I get a big cup of ice and eat it. Chewing ice is actually really satisfying and tells my stomach to chill with the false alarms. Get it. Chill. Ha.

9. Eat slower and smaller

Eating slower lets your body know when you are actually full. You don't want to overeat and get that bloated feeling. Like I said above, eat smaller portions throughout the day and cut back on eating a lot of unhealthy things. It is all about portion control.

10. Don't stress about it

You got this. You will mess up and it will suck at first to give up things here and there. Start small and you will make your way to healthy queen status. Stay positive and you can do anything!

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