100 Healthy Actions That Help You To Get Fit
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At this time of the year, I always start to think about my health and how I could improve it. I’m also a big fan of going for something 100%, which means that if I’m ready to work on a goal, I’m going to do whatever I can to make it happen. Why? Because I know that once you need something done, every little step will count towards the result. Even the tiniest one.
If you’ve been thinking that you need to finally lose the extra weight, improve your health or just generally get fit, this “every step counts” approach can be extremely helpful in your journey. Once you start changing one small thing after another, eventually you can feel that it’s not only your body that is changing. Your whole lifestyle, philosophy, and mindset change as well.
And isn’t this what they preach in those health journals and recommendations? “To be healthy, you have to make living healthy your lifestyle”. That’s right.
I have made this beautiful list a few years ago and it’s still one of my favorite, go-to lists whenever I feel that it’s time to get more fit. I love how simple yet effective these ideas are and how they remind me that getting in shape is just a bundle of different steps we have to make in order to achieve our desired goal. Big or small, all those tiny steps are important to our success.
So here it is! A whole 100 of healthy actions you can implement in your life to enjoy a faster, healthier and more effective road to weight loss, health, and wellness. Let’s get in shape, shall we?
100 Healthy Actions That Help You To Get Fit
1. Drink more water
2. Strive to be more active every day
3. Add more veggies to your meals
4. Choose fruits for a desert
5. Choose leaner meats (if you eat meat)
6. Choose a salad as a side
7. Eat more probiotic-rich foods
8. Take the stairs instead of lifts
9. Park your car further and walk
10. … Or even bike to work if possible
11. Have an invigorating yoga session in the morning
12. Lift weights 2-3 times a week
13. Do cardio for the rest of your weekly workouts
14. Do some gentle stretching before sleep
15. Try to get enough hours of sleep
16. Spend more time in fresh air
17. Take long walks on the weekends
18. Don’t weigh yourself every day
19. Take body measurements
20. Try to minimize your stress
21. Limit the amount of salt you consume
22. Strive to eat less added sugar
23. Choose wholegrain when possible
24. Learn to make quick and healthy smoothies
25. Add more protein to your diet (or have a high-quality protein shake as one of your meals)
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26. Choose healthier oils and fats
27. Find out your daily basic metabolic rate
28. Weigh your foods if possible
29. Log your calories into the calorie counting app
30. Journal your weight loss journey
31. Visualize yourself fit and healthy
32. Choose red wine when you drink alcohol
33. Limit your alcohol consumption overall
34. Start your day with a big glass of water
35. Try to eat more fiber-rich foods
36. Make it a habit to do a few exercises while you’re watching TV
37. Get lymphatic massages or start having dry brushing sessions before getting into shower.
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Brush in circular motions from your feet towards your heart before every shower.
38. Allow yourself a cheat meal once a week
39. Never stay hungry for too long
40. Take your coffee black (lattes are full of calories!)
41. Research healthy recipes
42. Create your favorite healthy recipe binder
43. Eliminate soda from your life
44. Try to take 10.000 steps daily
45. Choose 85% cocoa chocolate (and enjoy in moderation)
46. Always try to eat slowly
47. Chew your food very well
48. Eat mindfully and fully enjoy every bite
49. Eat until you feel 80% full
50. Don’t eat in front of TV or your phone
51. Limit take-out foods
52. Don’t eat when you’re not hungry
53. Find ways to reward yourself without food
54. Notice when you’re eating emotionally (and try to stop)
55. Set small health goals instead of one huge goal
56. Always listen to your body
57. Don’t try to only eat salads (it doesn’t work)
58. Find healthy snacks you like (like air-popped popcorn!)
59. Start reading ingredient lists
60. Take detoxifying baths
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61. Visit a sauna for detoxing sweat session
62. Use coffee or seaweed body scrubs
63. Carry your shopping bags instead of using a trolley
64. Explore different workout types to find out what you like
65. Get a gym subscription
66. …Or subscribe to a few workout channels on Youtube
67. Find a workout buddy
68. Always do a warm-up to avoid injury
69. Put on small ankle weights when going for a walk
70. Eat something within 1 hour after a workout (helps muscles recover faster)
71. Have rest days between 2-3 workout days
72. Stop giving up after a few slip-ups
73. Go swimming regularly if you can
74. Notice PMS food cravings and try to comfort yourself in other ways
75. When eating out, try to choose leaner, healthier choices
76. When in doubt, choose a vegetarian meal
77. Skip fatty dressings whatsoever
78. Eliminate processed foods from your diet
79. Choose organic when possible
80. Make regular, vigorous home cleaning sessions (burns calories + keeps the house clean!)
81. Always remind yourself that every little step counts
82. Keep saying to yourself that this is what you wanted
83. Stop expecting fast results (slow and steady wins the game)
84. Ditch negative self talk
85. Practice loving your body no matter how it looks
86. Focus on getting healthy first (body results will come with that)
87. Set daily reminders to eat healthy and workout
88. Plan your meals
89. If you can – prepare your meals for the whole week
90. Take your own lunch to work
91. Have a few healthy snacks in your purse (nuts work great!)
92. Don’t follow fad diets
93. Talk to a dietician if needed
94. Eat more super foods (chia seeds, goji berries, quinoa…)
95. Replace your favorite meals with healthier, modified versions of them
96. Read inspiring success stories to stay motivated
97. Find a few fitness role models and follow what they say
98. Read fitness blogs and websites
99. To be extra precise, try counting your macros as well
100. Don’t give up if you got stuck on a weight loss plateau
I hope you enjoy this list! Try to implement a few of these tips every week for the best results. Good luck on your “getting fit” journey!
