2. You want to live a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes it seems
like being healthy is aconstant tough battle. But what if
living a healthy life was as easy as ABC?

3. Become aware with the names of these
ingredients (i.e. high fructose corn
syrup, aspartame, etc.)

4. The most important meal to eat every
day. Focus on fueling your body with
whole grains, proteins, and fruit.

5. Try to build your meals ascolorful as
possible using a varietyof grains,
fruits, and vegetables.

6. Our body needs water to function
properly. Don't drink calories, drink
water!

7. You'll get the most nutrients from your
food because it's at its freshest point.

8. Visiting your local farmer's market
will make eating seasonally easy. Talk
to the farmers and get to know the
vendors.

9. Get some natural Vitamin D. This will
boost energy and immune system!

10. Not only a healthcoach can help you
focus on your goals, but they'll hold
you accountable too!

11. How you want to conduct yourself,
what's important to you and how you'll
make that an aim.

12. Go through your cupboards and fridge,
and either remove all the junk food OR
make a deal with yourself that when it
runs out, you will not buy more.

13. By doing this, you'll be able to see pat-
terns of overeating, stress eating, etc.

14. Focus on proteins like ground beef,
pork chops, chicken breast, and raw
nuts. These will be the most helpful
when it comes to energizing your body.

15. Plan your meals every week. This
helps you stay on track and avoid
having to come up with quick, possibly
unhealthful meal options.

16. Sometimes all that you need is a quick
nap! This will give you a great lift of
energy.

17. Omega-3 fatty acids moderate in-
flammation, combat depression and
improve mood and memory.

18. Regularly, when working in an office,
it's easy to make too many trips to the
nearest fast food join. Pack your lunch
to keep it nutritious.

19. There are so many excuses why being
healthy may not be convenient, but
start enumerating the reasons that you
want to be healthy! No more excuses.

20. Reduce your level of stress by
meditating, finding your happy
place, and taking time for yourself!

21. By doing so, all the people you tell a re
going to hold you liable.

22. Depriving yourself of things you want
will work only for a short time. If you
love chocolate, try to eat dark chocolate
instead.

23. Focus on what's causing them. Many
times you can balance your cravings
with something healthy.

24. Try to go one day a week not eating
animal proteins. It will force you to use
some creativity at first.

25. Concentrate on eating a whole food
diet. This is a diet that comprises lean
proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole
grains.

26. Exercising for 2.5 hours a weekcan be
very beneficialfor both your mind and
body.

27. If you're stressed, yoga is a great way
to relax. You'll focus on breathing and
keep your emotions in check.

28. Get plenty of sleep!

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