The Secret To Losing Weight AND Boosting Your Energy Levels!

Feeling happy and healthy doesn’t necessarily mean you have to spend all your free time at the gym and throw out the tubs of ice cream waiting for you at home in your freezer.

If these big steps seem like too much for you to take on right now, then don’t force yourself to!

Life is too short to get sucked into a diet or exercise plan that doesn’t make you happy.

That said, there are still plenty of small changes you can make that will pay off big time if you try to do them every day.

Here are 5 small steps you can make today that will help you feel happier, healthier, and more energized than ever:

1. Track Your Steps: You don’t need to waste tons of money on a pricey fitness tracker. There are plenty of free apps you can download that will track your steps for you. You should aim for about 10,000 steps a day, but having a tracker may inspire you to take a few more!
2. Go To Bed: Time and time again, experts tell us we need 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night. But how many times a week do you sleep less than that? Probably way too many. Getting enough sleep every night will help your body recharge enough to take on your to-do list the next day—plus lack of sleep has been linked to weight gain.
3. Add More Veggies: Instead of cutting out your favorite foods, you should try to add greens to the dishes you already love. Throw some spinach in your pasta or a cup of kale to your morning smoothie. This is a healthy step forward, without forcing yourself to give up anything!
4. Exercise For 30 Minutes: If you’re not already hitting the gym, this is an excellent way to help you feel motivated. Just get 30 minutes of movement every day—it doesn’t have to be a workout. Try going on a short quick walk or jog. Bike to work if you can—anything to get you moving.
5. Munch on Healthy Nuts: Nuts like almonds, pistachios, and cashews are all packed with healthy fats and fiber to help you stay full longer, so you won’t be tempted to grab a bag of greasy potato chips. The more filling snacks you add to your diet, the less you’ll feel the urge to eat junk food.

What do you think of these easy health tips? Tell us in the comments!