Getting Fit: First Month Update and Top Tips for Healthy Lifestyle

Five weeks ago I decided that I wanted to become healthier, and it would be achieved without drastic changes or unrealistic goals. I decided that I would make small changes to our lifestyle and diet by including more healthy food and getting more active.

My busy lifestyle means that my days are non-stop from the moment I wake up. According to my activity tracker, I walk around 10-15k steps during the day. Even though I am constantly on the move at work, I felt the need to join the gym and dedicate half an hour a day to exercising.

I started by walking on the treadmill for a few minutes, and within a couple of weeks I was proud of achieving my first 5k run! I love running, but maybe I’ve overdone it as my knee is currently injured and I have been advised to take it easy and work out on the cross-trainer instead.

Apart from the knee injury, the first month has been great. I have been experimenting with healthy dishes, I am into smoothies at the moment, and I found out that it is possible to shop for healthy meals on a budget.

I can definitely feel a substantial difference on my energy levels, and I am loving my new active lifestyle. I am known for being cheerful, but I definitely feel much happier over the past few weeks. I have lots of energy during the day, but I am very tired by the time I get home, which is perfect as I get to sleep as soon as I go to bed.

In case you are looking into getting more active, my top tips for a healthy lifestyle would be:

Make small changes

Every journey starts with a step. If you don’t exercise at all, try including a few minutes of exercise in your routine. You could get off the bus one stop earlier, and try to walk whenever possible.

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Set realistic goals

It is important to have goals, but setting unrealistic goals will leave you feeling without motivation and that you have failed. Instead, you can set realistic goals, whether you are looking to lose weight, tone up or just get more active like me.

Take one day at the time

You won’t be feeling like exercising and eating healthy food every single day, fact. Allow relaxing days and also days in which you can eat what you like, everything in moderation is fine. A little of you fancy does you good, as depriving yourself of treats could lead to failure as it will be much harder to stick to healthy choices.

What are your tips for healthy lifestyle?

18 Responses to "Getting Fit: First Month Update and Top Tips for Healthy Lifestyle"

Pam Francis Gregory says:

3 February, 2015 at 1:13 pm

When it’s not raining (or snowing!) I will walk to work instead of driving. A good bracing mile or so!
1. Lilinha Espindula says:
  
  3 February, 2015 at 11:22 pm
  
  I wish I could walk to work, it would take me over 2h as everything is so far in London. I walk to the station, instead of taking a bus x
Galina V says:

3 February, 2015 at 2:03 pm

That smoothie looks mighty good. I’m not keen on gyms, but I walk everywhere in town, and often on the run. If you enjoy the gym, then go for it, girl!
1. Lilinha Espindula says:
  
  3 February, 2015 at 11:21 pm
  
  Walking is great, I enjoy walking, but lately I feel that I should try including another form of exercise. I enjoy going to classes at the gym, it’s great to keep motivated when you don’t feel like working out x
Mellissa Williams says:

3 February, 2015 at 2:06 pm

I’ve been trying the 5:2 diet and walking more to get fitter. That berry smoothie looks great, keep up the good work!
1. Lilinha Espindula says:
  
  3 February, 2015 at 11:20 pm
  
  The berry smoothie was delicious, I will be sharing the recipe soon. Keep up with your lifestyle changes x
BeautyAndThePrince (@Lisasbeauties) says:

3 February, 2015 at 2:08 pm

I have changed my lifestyle dramatically this year already the only thing I havent got to doing yet it some sort of fitness in a way of running or walking type thing which i need to do x
1. Lilinha Espindula says:
  
  3 February, 2015 at 11:19 pm
  
  Hope you are enjoying your lifestyle changes. Walking is a great exercise as it moves the whole body, can be done anywhere and it’s gentle x
Jenny says:

3 February, 2015 at 5:28 pm

I am in drastic need of some energy to keep up with my children! Thanks for the tips.
1. Lilinha Espindula says:
  
  3 February, 2015 at 11:18 pm
  
  I would recommend trying to include half an hour of exercise in your routine. I would suggest starting with a nice walk x
Stephanie says:

3 February, 2015 at 5:29 pm

Well done on sticking to your goals. I’m also trying to lead a healthier lifestyle x
1. Lilinha Espindula says:
  
  3 February, 2015 at 11:18 pm
  
  That’s lovely to hear, hope you are getting on well with your lifestyle changes x
Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D) says:

3 February, 2015 at 6:44 pm

Your advise of slow and steady is good, we fail when we set targets that are too high to achieve.
1. Lilinha Espindula says:
  
  3 February, 2015 at 11:17 pm
  
  I believe it is all about small changes, which are achievable and easily followed x
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says:

3 February, 2015 at 7:08 pm

I would definitely recommend taking it easy. I injured my knee when I first started running more and it hasn’t been the same since.
Well done for making it your goal to get healthier 🙂
1. Lilinha Espindula says:
  
  3 February, 2015 at 11:16 pm
  
  I’ve learned quickly that I should take it easy, otherwise I might not be able to run forever x
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