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January 6, 2020 By Mike & Mike's Staff

Hello, 2020!

As we normally do at the beginning of the year, we look to change some of our bad habits from the previous year, especially when it comes to our health.

Here are some tips for how to start AND stick to a healthier routine that will help you feel great!:

Meal Prep – sometimes we tend to lean towards quick and easy meals that may not necessarily be good for us, whether it be because we run out of time to prepare meals, or we just get too tired from the work day! Select one or two days a week and put aside 1 hour to prepare larger quantities of meals that will allow you to save your money on fast foods and choose better, unrefined, non-processed ingredients for your meals.

Freeze and precut vegetables – another reason for eating out and snacking more can be due to the tedious tasks of preparing certain foods, such as cutting up and sorting your vegetables. Try to do this ahead of time and freeze the vegetables in portions that you can use throughout the week for different meals you make! This while also force you to waste less as your produce will last longer.

Sleep! – one thing we certainly take for granted is sleep. While we are sleeping, our body’s immune and digestive systems are working at their peak, as no energy is being expended on anything else. The less you sleep, the more likely you are to suffer the effects of stress, become sick or even gain weight. Try altering your bed time and not eating right before you go to sleep to ensure a longer rest.

Hydrate! – drinking water is absolutely vital to our health! By upping the amount you consume throughout the day, you are improving your digestive system, giving yourself more energy, making you feel fuller so that you snack less, and boosting your immune and skin health.

Plan Ahead Meals – like preparing the meals themselves, it can be a struggle to decide what you actually want to eat during the week. Create a menu ahead of time of the meals you want to prep. This will not only help reduce the stress of improving your eating habits, but help you plan out (and spend less!) on your groceries.

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