30 easy health tips

Ive been looking around the internets, yeah I procrastinate doing my household chores to help yall out! YOU ARE SOOOO WELCOME! OH!! And sorry honey. I promise after this post ill finish laundry!

Anyways....! So here are 30 easy tips to a healthy lifestyle.!

1. Instead of indulging in your sweet tooth cravings, think fruit first. It will satisify your cravings with out pushing you over the calorie edge! So resist that chocolate cake siren, and instead enjoy a sliced apple with a tablespoon of nut butter (like peanut or almond) or fresh fig halves spread with ricotta. Then rest easy knowing you're still on the right, healthy track.
2. Find yourself a workout buddy or a fitness friend. An accountability partner will keep you motivated and inline with your fitness goals.
3. While there are heaps of good-for-you foods out there, some key ingredients make it a lot easier to meet your weight-loss goals. Next grocery store run, be sure to place these three diet-friendly items in your cart: balsamic vinegar (it adds a pop of low-cal flavor to veggies and salads), in-shell nuts (their protein and fiber keep you satiated), and fat-free plain yogurt (a creamy, comforting source of protein). Plus, Greek yogurt also works wonders as a natural low-calorie base for dressings and dips—or as a tangier alternative to sour cream. Talk about a multitasker!
4. After a work out, relax in a cold bath to relieve post fitness aches, for 10-15 minutes. Yes its going to be cold. But i would much rather soak in a cold tub of water than be sore the next day and use it as an excuse to skip working out again.
5. BUY COMFORTABLE SHOES. 
6. Make an awesome playlist to work out and run to. It doesnt all have to be pump you up music, it can be soothing music too! Find what works for you. 
7. Weighing: we all have a love hate relationship with the scale. When you weigh, whether it is daily or weekly, make sure you weigh first thing in the morning before eating or drinking or beginning your daily activities. 
8. Watch your portions. Your meat should not take up over half of your plate. Your plate should be half veggies or fruit!
9. Alcohol. Now i am not saying quit drinking all together. But remember that alcohol is high in sugar and calories, and those count too! Drink a glass of water between your cocktails so that you do not over indulge and to avoid a nasty hangover!
10. When you get ready to run, eat about 200-250 calories 90 minutes before you run. Your body needs the fuel to burn. (this is based on a 5k or 10k run)
11. It takes 3500 calories for your body to gain a pound of fat. Its ok to have a cheat day every now and then
12. When you go running, take a ipod, your id (just in case something happens to you) and wear sunglasses!
13. Drink half your weight in water. (200 lbs = 100 oz)
14. Worried about over eating at a weekend party? eat a 100 calorie snack before you go to cut down on your snacking.
15. Jazz up your food to keep it from getting boring! spices, lemon juice, herbs. Most of these contain 0 calories and they make your diet fun again!
16. Increase your exercise by 5 to 10% once it starts to feel natural.
17. enjoy your ice cream topped with fruit instead of the calorie ridden toppings!
18. Swap your shoes out every 300-350 miles. Yes they are comfy and fit just right, but you are not doing your body any good holding on the them.
19. Yoga sports bras are not made for running. Get the right kind of sports bras to keep your body from hurting after running!
20. Side stitches: weve all had them. and they hurt! to ease them, take your fist and press it below your rib cage while take 10 steps and breathing from your belly. In about 30 seconds you should feel some relief.
21. Shake your grove thang for an hour when you're sick of your treadmill or elliptical.  For every hour you shake it, youll burn 300-600 calories!
22. So your significant other, bff and co workers dont like your new healthy diet. They always want pizza or baked goods. You can enjoy those, just order a pizza with lots of veggies and easy on the cheese. Or indulge in baked fruit with cinnamon. 
23. Buy the single serving bags of chips if you want to indulge in carbs! The big bag wont be empty as quickly and your brain will want to finish the whole bag! Smaller bag, less carbs.
24. Take a break for lunch. Make a specific time to eat so that you wont mindlessly grave on your food.
25. Wear sunscreen while working out this summer. your body will thank you for it later. 
26. When you need that 3pm snack, reach for the 100 calorie snack packs or some crisp veggies. The crunch of the crisp veggies will give your brain the same effect as eating a bag of carbloaded chips
27. Invest in chaffing sticks. You can get them on amazon for like $9. keeps those thighs from getting that super comfy (sarcasm) rash. you can thank me later!
28. If you are in a rush and are stopping through the drive thru, opt for a salad instead of fries. Grilled chicken instead of fried chicken. 
29. Once you reach your goal, dont quit the gym or workouts. You still need to maintain your new healthy body.
30. Whatever you do, do not give up. Giving up will always result in failure.

OH and an extra tip! Because i honestly believe in Plexus products, add them to your fitness routine to help you get where you want to be. Slim can help with cravings. Boost can give you more energy to work out. Block can block carbs when you want to indulge in a deliciously large dinner. Bioclease will oxygenate your blood and clean you out. Probio5 will get your gut back in track. Accelerator+ will boost your metabolism. Xfactor will be your supercharged multivitamin with aloe to help you absorb the good things you are putting in your body and we even have a chewable for kiddos! Fast relief cream and capsules to aide you in relieving the soreness from your work outs! and p96 for your protein and snack needs, available in chocolate and vanilla!