Simple Ways to Eat Healthier: Part II

The previous post provided simple ways to eating healthier for a better you, and we're giving you some more useful tips that will help you on your journey to become fit and healthy!

Dessert shouldn't have a straw.

There are tons of drinks that sound healthy but are actually just sweetened water. Don't let the labels fool you! If it's not skim milk, plain H2O or regular coffee or tea, it's really a desert you drink, loaded with tons of calories and God knows what else. For a healthier drink on the sweet side, try lemon or mint iced tea or sparkling water with a splash of juice.

Fuel up in the morning, not at night.

Have your biggest meal in the morning instead of at night. Try aiming for a healthy, calorie-packed breakfast and a lighter dinner. You also won't be able to burn off all the calories from breakfast if you eat a larger meal at night, too!

Your hips are not for storage.

Once you slice and sauté your way to a fabulous feast, you don't have to finish every bite. If you keep eating even after you're full, you are using your body as a storage unit. If there's enough left over for lunch tomorrow, pack it up and put it in the fridge. Otherwise, toss scraps in the trash.

Cut yourself a break sometimes!

If you attempt to try some of these suggestions, but occasionally crave a fast food fix, a slice of pizza or a brownie, just go for it (in moderation, of course). You can happily resume your healthy plan once you satisfy the urge. It's okay to indulge every once and a while as long as you remember your initial goal of getting fit!