Ever look at that last slice of cake and think you could be doing so much better for yourself? Now is the time to start changing your lifestyle and become a healthier person. It’s hard and you won’t enjoy the changes at first, but in the long run you will feel better about yourself and enjoy life so much more. Follow these steps to begin your path to better health.

Watch What You Eat

You might hear it all the time, but eating well really is the most important part of becoming a healthier person. Get rid of the junk food at home; as long as it’s there, it’s a temptation. That means anything sugary, fatty or salty. Replace it with fresh and dried fruits and nuts. Start cooking meals in bulk because it’s easier to stick to your diet if your meals are already prepared. Nutrition is incredibly important to becoming healthy. It isn’t necessarily about eating less though; it’s eating better that makes all the difference.

Drink More Water

Cut out soda and coffee completely. Our bodies need a lot of water to function properly and these drinks are simply not up to the task of hydrating you. Not to mention the amount of sugar soda contains. Red and green teas are an excellent replacement to coffee, so long as you keep out the sugar and milk. Remember to keep constantly fuelling your body with water.

Become a Fitness Professional

What could help you on your goal to becoming fit more than being paid to do it? The answer is, of course, nothing. Use yourself as an example for others, so they may too become healthier. There are many careers in fitness to choose from, it’s not all about being a personal trainer. Fitness courses are available online with providers like Fitlink, making it easy to get started.

Set Goals

Becoming healthier is not a quick or easy task. It takes time and a lot of effort. The end goal may seem too far away or too extreme to complete. Make things easier by setting yourself small, achievable goals. Each time you reach a goal set another that is slightly bigger. For example, if you set a goal to run 100m and achieve it, set your next one at 250m and so on. These small goals are far easier to focus on than one big end goal.

Start Small

Fitness does not happen overnight; don’t expect miracles. Start things off slowly. To begin, change your diet to ensure you are getting the nutrition you need. This may mean seeing a doctor for diet advice. Once you are eating and drinking better, begin exercising. Don’t start with anything too extreme if your body isn’t used to it. If you plan on running, start off with light jogging once or twice a week and build up from there. Hard running when your body isn’t used to it can result in strained tendons, which is just another setback on your journey to better health.

Becoming healthier does require a lot of discipline to begin with, but once you get into it, you will feel great. Over time, you won’t think of drinking soda or eating junk food so much and exercise will become a regular and enjoyable part of your day.