If you want to maintain a healthier lifestyle, there are many ways to go about it.

Often, it’s the small and consistent improvements we make that bring the biggest results. Here are a few ways you can eat, exercise, and engage with the world around you in a healthier way.

Be sure to check with your doctor about these tips, and use them to create a healthier routine.

1. Mix Up Your Exercise Routine

The best way to keep yourself motivated to excel in exercise is to be spontaneous with your workouts. While you do want to pick a routine that works for you and ensure your form is correct, mixing things up will make the entire outing more fun.

Consider diverse fitness options like weight lifting, cardio, as well as stretching. This will give your body the ultimate combination of strength, endurance, and flexibility so you can take on whatever the day ahead holds.

2. Reduce or Eliminate Your Sugar Intake

While some people need a certain amount of sugar, most of us can do with less or none at all. Sugar has many health risks. Aside from the post-workout energy boost and a few other select health benefits after heavy exercise, it serves little purpose beyond satisfying your sweet tooth.

You can replace it with sugar substitutes or fruits to emulate that signature taste. By making this simple change in your diet, you could help yourself lose weight, regulate your energy levels, and even reduce your risk for diabetes.

3. Be More Mindful

Whether we’re stretching out in our favorite yoga position or enjoying a sugar-free dessert, everything becomes better when we do it mindfully. Being mindful helps us see clearer, taste richer, feel deeper, and enjoy the world around us to a greater degree.

Mindfulness can be cultivated through regular meditation, breathwork, journaling, and time in nature. Remember, every activity is a chance to be mindful. Focus on keeping the body and mind in the same place at the same time, and you’ll find it’s often a wonderful place to be.

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