7 HABITS OF THE FIT AND HEALTHY

1. Live by the 90/10 rule:

90% of the time focus on maintaining healthy habits and allow indulgence only by 10% of the time. It is not what you do once in a while that counts its what you do most often.

2. Aim for an hour a day but never miss more than two days in a row of exercise. Follow the two days rule. Commit to never letting more than two days pass you by without exercise.

3. Find a substitute for weaknesses with a simple Google search you can find a healthier options for the most tempting treat.

e.g., ice cream- try Greek yoghurt with fresh berries and walnuts, chips- home made popcorn for a healthier option. Its ok to enjoy temptations here and there just not daily.

4. Use monitoring tools:

Determine what monitoring tools you want to use to track steps taken, calories burned, heart rate zones and workouts. There are so many different high tech tools available in todays market, its never been easier to keep track pin point strengths and weaknesses and monitor progress.

5. Cross train:

Train for overall health and include cardio, strength and flexibility in your routine. Add in intervals, hills and speed to challenge the heart. Work muscles with functional strength training at least two a week.

6. Be prepared when travelling take healthy snacks and always have water on hand. Have healthy snacks like nuts, apples, carrots when hunger strikes. This will avoid temptations of the wrong types of food as we tend not to think wisely when it comes to food when we are already hungry.

7. Check your attitude:

If thoughts are positive actions are more likely to be positive.  Stop negative thoughts in their tracks and focus on small wins and progress.