Simple Changes to Start and KEEP Your Healthier Lifestyle

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Healthier Lifestyle? Yes, sign me up! I want to live every day of my life to the fullest which all starts with a healthier lifestyle so I can enjoy life. How about you?

Don’t be discouraged. Sometimes a healthier lifestyle can seem so daunting when you see others who are running marathons and seem to have it all together. But how do you think they got to that point? ONE STEP AT A TIME.

Start making small changes in your daily life to reach your goals. I can’t wait to share some tips I have found that have helped me and will hopefully make a difference in your life too.

Start and Keep Your Healthier Lifestyle NOW

1. GET A PARTNER

Before you even start, find someone that you can stay accountable with to encourage each other too. There is nothing worse than quitting before you even get started because you are tired or lack motivation.

For me that person is Mark, my husband. We will usually make commitments to each other and work together. This keeps me from backing out when life gets tough. I know he is depending on me to hold up my end of the bargain.

2. TAKE EACH DAY ONE STEP AT A TIME

Let’s be honest. Life happens sometimes and it really just stinks. I mentioned this a little bit earlier, but if you have set goals for yourself, don’t look at the end of the race and think you should be there now. It all starts with one step and one day to reach your goal.

When life does happen and you get discouraged and maybe even mess up with your plan, start again the next day and keep going no matter what. Don’t let it be an excuse to you to just quit because you messed up. If that was the case, then none of us would meet our goals.

3. PLAN AHEAD WITH YOUR MEALS.

I want to maintain a healthier lifestyle which for me includes my eating habits. There is nothing more detrimental to my healthier lifestyle than not planning my meals ahead of time. It is so easy to work all day and then not feel like cooking because I’m tired and just don’t know what to fix. Then I’m needing to go to the grocery store to pick up a few things to fix as well.

By the time I’m done thinking about it, I’m ready to get take-out and forget about it. To keep from falling into that temptation, I must make my grocery shopping and meal planning a priority. Usually for me that happens to be on the weekends. Be sure to designate a day of the week that you can get your shopping done.

One go to meal that I love to have on hand are the Lean Cuisine products. I don’t have to worry about trying to come up with something at the last second when it’s lunch time. I know that I can still have a delicious meal without all the guilt.

The LEAN CUISINE® MARKETPLACE Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese is absolutely one of my favorites. I love mac and cheese but don’t want to feel guilty after eating it. Now I don’t have to.

They also have many different varieties depending on what your taste is that are full of flavor and protein packed. Some varieties even have gluten-free options and organic ingredient options.

While I was at Target recently, I picked up several other kinds including Chicken Fried Rice and Spinach Artichoke Ravioli. Target is one of my most favorite stores. They have a commitment to focusing on health and wellness which pairs perfectly with Lean Cuisine.

You can also find them at Target for $2 each which is definitely much less expensive than getting take-out every day. Print a coupon HERE to save even more money with $1 off purchase of 5 varieties.

You can even be rewarded for your healthier choices with Lean Cuisine through their well-being program you can sign up for HERE. Why not earn rewards for the good you are doing and working toward every day.

4. PLAN AND WRITE DOWN AN EXERCISE ROUTINE

I find that writing down just about anything will keep you accountable. But with exercise, if you write down your schedule, you are making it a priority and more likely to stick with it. I use my planner for just about anything including meal planning but also my exercise routine. This has seemed to work the best for me.

Now get yourself out there and make today the best day you can. You deserve it! Let me know in the comments below what you use to help you stay motivated with a healthier lifestyle. Head over to Target’s website too if you are needing any more ideas.

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