7 No-BS Steps To Be Your Fittest Self This Year

Are you ready to make this year the year you finally crack the code to feeling and looking your absolute best? You’ve probably heard all the usual advice – eat your greens, lift heavy, and maybe do a little dance when no one’s watching (because hey, extra calories burned!).

But we’re not here to rehash the same old “eat less, move more” mantra. Nope, forget about the fancy jargon and impossible-to-follow diets. Today, we are diving into some less obvious tips, yet seriously effective. I’m excited about this one because I think they’re relatively easy things and they really do start to add up and get you into the best shape without turning your life upside down. This isn’t your average “eat, pray, love” health guide. It’s the real stuff, the good stuff!

1. Be the Boss of Your Social Media

Let’s start with your phone. Kick things off by giving your social media a much-needed makeover. It’s a jungle out there, but it’s time to be the lion, not the gazelle.. 

Clean up your feed until it’s something that pumps you up, not drags you down. Follow people who make you want to leap off the couch and conquer the world, not  the unattainable bodies or those whose bodies are the result of unhealthy habits.

What you watch and consume most changes and shifts your perception of yourself and your perception of the world. So you start to compare yourself to those people and now you think you’re terrible and feel really bad about yourself like “oh I’m unattractive look at all these incredible people!” 

Hit that unfollow button on anything that doesn’t leave you feeling positive and motivated. Your feed should be a personal cheerleader, not a naysayer.

2. Eat Foods That Encourage You To Eat Less

Food. . Eat stuff that’s good for you – you know, the kind of food that doesn’t make you plot a midnight kitchen raid. Not just chewing on kale like a rabbit. We’re talking lean protein, whole natural foods and fiber. Those have been shown to hit that satiety button on you very quickly meaning it’s hard to overeat in comparison to other ways of eating. 

3. Lift Weights With A Plan

The difference between just lifting and lifting with a plan is literally like just walking and walking with a map. Like yeah, you’re walking but you don’t know if you’re going the right way, the wrong way, up, down left or right.  

The perceived downside of strength training is there’s thousands of exercises and a thousand different ways to do each one. Not only that, how to do them right, how to put them together, what are the Reps what about sets? 

All this can be very complex, so you can’t go to the gym and just lift heavy things without a plan. If you have a plan it makes a huge difference. Make sure you follow a plan that is well written and well programmed by people who actually do this for a living. Not a plan that looks like it’s just flashy or just designed to make you sweat.

4. Walk Like You Mean It

Now, for a bit of old-school wisdom, take a walk! No, not the zombie scroll on your phone. A real walk. Lace up and step out for a 7-10 minute walk.  It’s not just about digesting better; it’s about giving your mind a breather too. Think of it as your daily mini-escape. A stroll here and there, especially after you’ve eaten, does wonders for your body and mind.

It’s like pressing the reset button, but instead of a computer, it’s your well-being. Plus, it’s a legit excuse to enjoy some fresh air – and maybe a little neighborhood gossip on the side.

5.Water Yourself Like A Plant

Hydration, is your next stop friends. We’re made of water, so let’s act like it. Set a goal – maybe a gallon a day – and treat your water bottle like your lifeline. It’s simple: Drink up, feel good, pee often. Welcome to the hydration nation.

6. Train And Eat To Feel Good, Not Just Look Good

This one is big. Work out and eat to feel like a million dollars, not just because you want to look like it. When you focus on feeling good, the looking good part just happens – like magic, but better because it’s real. So swap the obsession with the mirror for a love affair with feeling kickass. 

7. Sleep Like It’s Your Job

Last but not least, let’s talk about catching those Zs. Keep it consistent. Same bedtime, same wake-up time. Make it a non-negotiable and yes, even on weekends. No more Monday blues because you decided to binge-watch Netflix until 3 AM on Sunday. Your body’s got an internal clock so work with it, not against it. 

And I promise you, you’ll start every day like it’s a Friday.

Bottom Line

Stick with these tips, and by this time next year, you’ll be looking back thinking, “I did that – I became the healthiest version of myself.” 

So, let’s raise our water bottles, lace up our walking shoes, and make a toast to the healthiest year yet. Here’s to making choices that feel good, foods that nourish, and laughs that are just as important as any dumbbell.

Remember, it’s about being healthier, happier, and heck, having a blast while you’re at it. Now, go make some noise and crush those goals! 

And hey, if you trip and miss a step or two, don’t sweat. It’s all about the journey, not perfection. 

Let’s get moving!

#Fitness #Nutrition #Wellness