Easy Life Hacks To Become Instantly Healthier

Life is hard enough without ever considering health, but since you need to be healthy to have a quality life, it's just about the most important thing you can do. However, you also want to do things that have the most impact. Otherwise, you'll constantly be swimming up-stream. Save your energy for things that need it. Your health shouldn't be an uphill battle. Consider these life hacks to improve your health.

Drink More Water

Everyone knows they need to drink more water daily, but many just cannot seem to get into the 'flow' of it. It might surprise many to know sixty-four ounces of water might not be enough either. Instead of using this general number, take account of your current weight, and divide it by two. This is how many ounces of water you should have in a day.

To start on this path, purchase small to medium-sized bottles of water and number them to make sure you get the right amount throughout the day. Those who would rather go without plastic can use a refillable water bottle instead. To track your progress throughout the day, use a wet-erase marker. Consider putting your initials or the date on your bottles as well.

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Think Before You Eat

To lose weight, you'll need proper nutrition and must think before you eat. This requires a fail-proof system that makes it easy for you. First, decide what your diet is going to look like. This doesn't mean eating a very limited amount, but rather think of different foods and how they affect you. Consider whether they're your friend or enemy in terms of your goals. If you don't do well with carbohydrates, limit them. If dairy doesn't agree with you, reduce it as well. Concentrate on eating the foods that help you feel amazing. For instance, eat several servings of protein, fruit, and vegetables throughout the day, and eat every two and a half hours. Ideally, have four servings of vegetables, two servings of fruit, and three to five servings of protein each day. Dairy and grains are a little more flexible, so you can decide on those. In all cases, meal prep each week!

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