Healthy Lifestyle Tips: Simple Daily Routines

Below is a list of things I do to live my life the way I want it, well attempt to; I’m only human like everyone else. I’ve also deliberately not given explanations about each point because:

It’s just my list
I want you to ask questions if you feel the need
I’ll be writing posts about a few of them in the near future

OK on with the list! Enjoy.

No one’s diet is perfect, so start with the 80/20 rule. 80% good food, 20% not so good food. Once this is mastered you can get stricter.
No processed food, our ancestors didn’t eat it so why should you?
Start your day with lemon in warm water.
Don’t shop on an empty stomach, you’ll only end up buying food you know you shouldn’t be eating.
As long as you’re eating enough food for your body and your goals, it doesn’t matter if they are in 3 or 6 meals.
1-2 cups of black coffee a day are actually good for you
2-3 cups of green tea every day
1 hour of exercise every day
3 resistance training sessions per week
Our bodies can cope just fine without wheat, grains and dairy so don’t overdo these.
Some fats are good for you, just pick the right ones. (Nuts, seeds, avocado)
Multi coloured fruit and veg every day – 5-9 servings should be part of your daily routine.
If your stomach is grumbling this does not always mean you’re hungry. Drink a glass of water first.
Don’t count calories, food is there to be enjoyed, not counted.
Avoid sugar – there is zero reason this should be in your daily eating.
Beware of the ‘97% fat free’ garbage, there’s always a hidden motive behind it. (extra sugar)
Use coconut oil when cooking; only use olive oil as a dressing. (uncooked)
Weight loss is a journey. For some it happens quickly, others it takes time. Let your body do the talking and the results will come.
Positive affirmations are a great tool to keep you on track.
Adding salt will only add fluid to your body, avoid it.
It takes 20 minutes for your brain to register if you’re full or not so hold off on that seconds plate just a few more minutes.
Take note of how you’re feeling when you eat. If it’s out of normal eating times and because of boredom/emotion, find another activity – go for a walk, run up and down the stairs 10 times, clean the house .. you get the idea.
Brush your teeth after eating to avoid unnecessary extras.
Drink 3L of water a day.
Throw away the microwave. (one of the first things I did when I was diagnosed with cancer)

I may update this down the track but it’s a good starting point. How many of these do you follow? Are there any you think I should add?

Love to hear your thoughts!

Andrew