Here’s 8 easy ways to be healthier during quarantine:
- 1. Decide. Sounds so easy, right? But that one word is key – it makes all the difference. It’s like quitting smoking, ending a relationship, leaving a job. You have to do it for yourself. And if you’re not feeling it, then cool. Maybe another time.
- 2. Prioritize. Also sounds obvious. But not many people do it. Make it the most important thing each day: a workout and meal prep for healthy eating should become your #1 goal each day. Schedule things around your workout, not the other way around.
- 3. Buy healthy food. Simple as that. It’s so much easier to eat junk and yes, it does taste good. Too good. But if you keep healthy items in your house, healthy meals are what you’ll eat. It’s like momma always said: eat your veggies. So, buy them and eat them. Make a deal with yourself to eat no processed foods for a week and allow time for the extra meal shop and prep.
- 4. Eat veggies every day, three times per day if you can. It’s so important I’m repeating it from #2. It’s the number one advice I can give you. It works twofold: 1. It helps makes your cells in your body function properly. Your cells can have good days and bad days too. Don’t you want your cells, the building blocks of everything you are, to have good days? 2. When you start eating more vegetables, you’ll naturally replace some of the more processed foods. A super easy way to do this is by incorporating them into breakfast. Broccoli/egg/scramble, omelet with roasted asparagus and grated Parmesan cheese, roasted butternut squash and hard-boiled eggs, for example.
- 5. Pick a workout plan that is at least two weeks. A workout plan is key because it’s all laid out for you so you don’t have to figure out what moves you’re doing each day. There are a ton of free programs online now for all workout styles.
- 6. Eat protein with every meal, healthy fats a few times a day and a few small servings of whole grains/healthy carbs. I love oatmeal, sweet potatoes and sprouted bread for my carbs.
- 7. Pay attention to your liquids: Drink more water and drink tea. Drink at least 64 oz of water a day. Fill up a large water bottle to in the morning and keep track. A mix of green and black tea keeps your metabolism up and helps curb mindless snacking. Make a big batch of iced tea for easy access.
- 8. Make a point of recognizing your accomplishments and celebrate your wins, no matter how small, each day with self-encouragement. If you have a little set back – don’t self-sabotage and feel you’ve ruined it all – just acknowledge it and move on.
