{"id":14490,"date":"2020-12-25T23:38:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-25T23:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=14490"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:02:27","slug":"how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start A Healthy Lifestyle: Simple Habits To Kick-Start A Healthier Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#How_To_Start_Living_A_Healthy_Lifestyle\" >How To Start Living A Healthy Lifestyle?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#Change_Your_Eating_Habits\" >Change Your Eating Habits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#What_Is_Healthy_Eating\" >What Is Healthy Eating?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#Foods_To_AvoidReduce_In_Your_Diet\" >Foods To Avoid\/Reduce In Your Diet:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#Foods_To_Add_Instead\" >Foods To Add Instead:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#Simple_Swap_Technique\" >Simple Swap Technique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#Prepare_Healthy_Make-Ahead_Snacks\" >Prepare Healthy Make-Ahead Snacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#Make_Changes_Slowly\" >Make Changes Slowly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#Be_More_Active\" >Be More Active<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#Tips_To_Stay_Active\" >Tips To Stay Active:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#Improve_Your_Mental_Health\" >Improve Your Mental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#Get_Adequate_Sleep\" >Get Adequate Sleep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>One of the foundations of personal development is a healthy lifestyle. There is no way a person can improve their life without taking care of their health first. Health enables us to live comfortably, and without it, life cannot be enjoyed even if one has the best resources in the world. One of the biggest challenges people face is dealing with different diseases, but it is no excuse for not achieving optimal health. Achieving this goal may call for a total lifestyle shift, which is not an easy thing to do but worth it in the long-run. There are many ways on how to start a healthy lifestyle for beginners.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a healthy lifestyle accounts for even the smallest things, such as eating good food, doing physical exercise, and getting a good amount of sleep daily. It sounds simple, but it is actually easier said than done. It all depends on how much someone wants to change their life. Many people are busy and yet get to accomplish a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/clean-eating-for-beginners\/\">healthy living<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that no matter who you are or what you do, your life must always come first, and when it is gone, you can\u2019t get it back. So take the necessary steps and start a healthy lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\">The Fundamentals of a Balanced Diet: Foods, Benefits, Weight Loss<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_A_Healthy_Lifestyle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33784 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4703-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How To Start A Healthy Lifestyle\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4703.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4703-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4703.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4703.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Start_Living_A_Healthy_Lifestyle\"><\/span>How To Start Living A Healthy Lifestyle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering <\/span>how to start a healthy lifestyle from scratch<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Below are some of the things to take into consideration before you walk down this path:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identify the bad\/unhealthy habits to change. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot change without knowing the habits in need of correction. Identify unhealthy habits, and for each, list the reasons why you want to change (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/guide\/undo-bad-habits#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hold yourself accountable for making those changes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These changes affect your life, so don\u2019t blame others for not being able to institute them. It is a promise to yourself that is rewarded with good health and satisfaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eliminate all negative triggers in your life. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative triggers can take you down a bad road and should never be tolerated. If alcohol makes you crave a cigarette, then it may be time to give up alcohol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Believe that you can change. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positivity is the key when starting a healthy lifestyle. Otherwise, you will not be successful without it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accept that it will take time, and there may be setbacks on the way. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change is never easy, and there may be days of relapse. Don\u2019t dwell on the occasional failure but continue working hard towards a lifelong commitment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make a plan with realistic goals and take baby steps. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t be able to change to a healthy lifestyle without having a plan in place. Set goals for specific tasks because they give you something to work for and motivate you once you accomplish them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/healthbeat\/7-ways-to-jumpstart-healthy-change-in-your-life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Deciding to transform your life completely must be done carefully and with a plan. Below is how to start a healthy lifestyle for beginners:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_A_Healthy_Lifestyle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33022 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How To Start A Healthy Lifestyle\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11-2.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Your_Eating_Habits\"><\/span>Change Your Eating Habits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know what they say. What goes in is what you get out. The foundation of a healthy life is a nourishing diet. If you get <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-breakfast-for-athletes\/\">your diet<\/a> right, there may not be any need for medicine because your body will be healthy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/features\/7-ways-get-your-diet-off-good-start#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest challenge with changing eating habits is giving up your favorite foods such as chocolate cake or cheese-loaded pizza. Eliminating them may be difficult, but you can save them for occasional treats and not everyday life. This is <\/span>how to start a healthy lifestyle change.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several diets can help individuals lose weight fast, but the problem with those is that there is always the risk of gaining the weight back later. The best solution has to do with cleaning out your existing diet without having to compromise much on the foods that you love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept of clean eating ought to entail more of a lifestyle as opposed to just a diet. A diet change alone is a simplistic approach to healthy living, and it cannot achieve desired results without a range of other things. To do this right, you must have a grasp of what healthy eating is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_A_Healthy_Lifestyle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32980 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan \" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-1-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Healthy_Eating\"><\/span><b>What Is Healthy Eating?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simple definition of healthy eating is to become more conscious of what you put into your body as opposed to just being a slave of your craving for instant gratification from <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar-diet-food-list\/\">sugary<\/a> or salty and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/take-up-this-7-day-no-junk-food-challenge\/\">processed foods<\/a>. Healthy eating is all about minding what you eat and having the discipline to resist the temptation of junk food (most of the time) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/Healthy-eating-what-to-put-on-your-plate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Healthy eating should provide your body with the required nutrition it needs. In order to do that, it is good to have a meal plan. Ensure that your meal has a different variety of fruits, vegetables, and protein to achieve a balanced diet. You might need the advice of an expert to know how to start a healthy diet and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_To_AvoidReduce_In_Your_Diet\"><\/span><b>Foods To Avoid\/Reduce In Your Diet:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By now, you ought to be aware that junk foods are the greatest enemy of your body. Try to get rid of all the junk foods that do not provide any nutritional value no matter how sweet they are, like (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/junk-food-facts#1\">7<\/a>):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly processed foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods that have trans fat (cakes, fried salty snacks, doughnuts, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugary drinks and sodas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods that contain artificial flavors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_To_Add_Instead\"><\/span><b>Foods To Add Instead:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many healthy, nutritious, and tasty foods can replace all the junk foods above. Most of the healthy options are those foods that are less processed and with fewer additives. If you don\u2019t know where or <\/span>how to start a healthy lifestyle and lose weight, begin by adding foods such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/homemade-protein-shake-for-weight-gain\/\">protein<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy fats (nuts, avocados, fatty fish, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole foods (foods that are unprocessed, unrefined, and without any additives)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Swap_Technique\"><\/span><b>Simple Swap Technique<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever wondered <\/span>how to start a healthy lifestyle at 27 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or any age? Develop the habit of doing a simple swap whenever you have a craving for sugary or junk foods. For instance, if you feel like eating a cake or some other bakery food, you can grab a fruit instead or even prepare a refreshing salad. This simple swap technique may be the perfect way for you to start a healthy lifestyle journey (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/Healthy-eating-what-to-put-on-your-plate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradually introduce healthy eating habits into your daily life by taking one meal at a time and one day at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_A_Healthy_Lifestyle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31990 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"How To Start A Healthy Lifestyle\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_Healthy_Make-Ahead_Snacks\"><\/span>Prepare Healthy Make-Ahead Snacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your environment plays a big role in influencing what you eat. If for instance, you go to the supermarket when you are hungry, you might only end up buying packaged foods that you may not have intended to buy in the first place. Such foods do not add any nutritional value to your body other than empty calories. There is no better plan on <\/span>how to start a healthy lifestyle and stick to it <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other than taking the time to prepare your meals at home (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK206912\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remedy for this is to resist the urge to buy pre-packaged snacks. In place of that, you can prepare healthy snacks at home, which require only a few ingredients and no cooking. If you are short on time, look for conveniently pre-portioned healthy snacks like hummus and cut-up veggies or yogurt and fruit or berries. Why stock your pantry with fried chips or other junk that you purchased from the supermarket when you can place only healthy food ingredients at the comfort of your home?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instill in yourself the discipline to have no other option other than the healthy snacks you prepared at home for when you are hungry. You can also stock nuts like almonds and cashew in containers and have them close to you at all times (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/best-worst-snacks#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least once a week, you should prepare make-ahead snacks. As a result, you will always have something to grab for a bite whenever you feel low in energy, and the good thing is that you won\u2019t have to feel guilty later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_A_Healthy_Lifestyle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31916 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How To Start A Healthy Lifestyle\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Changes_Slowly\"><\/span><b>Make Changes Slowly<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You aim to start a healthy lifestyle and not a diet, which is why the change ought to be done gradually over time. The change process can be life-long in itself because, with time, you will be discovering many different ways of leading a healthy lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If for instance, you are used to drinking eight cups of coffee daily, don\u2019t reduce the number to three at once because it will only be more difficult to adapt. As indicated earlier, do simple swaps as you continue to slowly reduce your intake of junk food as time goes by. After a while, you will find yourself craving healthy meals more than you do junk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/slow-weight-loss\/\">Slow Weight Loss: Explaining Why Slow And Steady Really Does Win The Race<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_More_Active\"><\/span><b>Be More Active<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical fitness is a crucial aspect of healthy living, which is why you should know <\/span>how to start a healthy exercise routine for a sedentary lifestyle<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore, starting a healthy lifestyle demands you to take care of your fitness, and there is no better way to achieve this than being more active and doing regular exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20048389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body is designed in a way that it has to move often. As a result, you ought to try to be more active by engaging in activities you are most passionate about. It does not matter whether you are dancing, walking, practicing yoga, or lifting weights, as long as you do something.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_A_Healthy_Lifestyle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30383 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3648-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How To Start A Healthy Lifestyle\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3648.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3648-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3648.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3648.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_To_Stay_Active\"><\/span><b>Tips To Stay Active:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When visiting close-by destinations, opt for a walk instead of using a vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the stairs instead of the elevator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop a habit of parking your car some distance away from the office to get an opportunity to walk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have to sit for long, stand up and do a simple 10-minute <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-exercise-for-beginners\/\">stretching exercise<\/a> every hour or so.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start engaging in house chores such as cleaning, laundry, and mowing the lawn to help you burn calories and control your weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging yourself in regular exercise can bring your body and mind many benefits. One of the important functions of exercise is to help you control your weight, and it can also help prevent many diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/153390\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The immediate benefits of exercise include increased energy, mood, and a feeling of well-being. By doing physical exercise, your brain secretes crucial chemicals, including dopamine, adrenaline, and endorphins. These feel-good chemicals are responsible for a typical good mood after a workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_A_Healthy_Lifestyle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30237 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/6-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fitness App\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/6-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/6-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/6-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/6-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/6-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get substantial health benefits, an adult ought to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity per week, or a 75-minute weekly vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or a balanced combination of both moderate and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. It is recommended to do the aerobic activity in episodes of about 10 minutes and spread throughout the days of the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Your_Mental_Health\"><\/span>Improve Your Mental Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There cannot be a healthy lifestyle without mental health. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have a body that is very fit physically, but if your mind struggles with things like emotional outbursts, anxiety, eating disorders, and depression, among others, then your lifestyle is not healthy, and something has to be done about it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/bulletin\/volumes\/91\/1\/12-115063\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most unfortunate thing with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-rewards\/\">mental health<\/a> is the stigma attached to it, which is why most people opt to suffer in silence. There is increased awareness of the dangers of mental illness, and many people now understand that mental illness is a part of life, and there is no shame in trying to treat it. Furthermore, it is important to keep your mind healthy, even if you don\u2019t have a mental illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Start_A_Healthy_Lifestyle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31597\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3828-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Fitness App\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3828.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3828-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3828.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3828.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Tips For A Healthy Mind:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate regular meditation into your schedule to control stress, anxiety, and mood swings. Meditation affects connectivity between amygdala and the prefrontal cortex, which results in lessened anxiety symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4769029\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include in your diet foods that stimulate your brains, such as fatty fish, dark chocolate, coffee and green tea, broccoli, eggs, avocado, nuts, blueberries, and seeds like pumpkin seeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep learning new things. Enroll in new courses and begin new hobbies to help your mind stay young and active. The process of learning stimulates brain cells and reduces the risk of dementia.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do deep breathing exercises. This helps oxygenate the body, hence activating the parasympathetic nervous system that makes your body <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-before-yoga\/\">relax<\/a>. Deep breathing also helps all the body systems such as the respiratory system, digestive system, and cardiovascular system.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible, spend most of your time in natural settings. Nature can help boost your happiness and reduce anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a journal. The act of writing a journal can help in unwinding from overwhelming or disturbing thoughts, thus clearing your mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Adequate_Sleep\"><\/span><b>Get Adequate Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is often taken for granted, but getting adequate sleep can be the necessary foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Despite having a busy lifestyle, people should make time to have enough sleep. You cannot be at your productive best without a night of good sleep (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health-topics\/sleep-deprivation-and-deficiency#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of enough sleep affects the ability of your brain to concentrate and function optimally. There is also the risk of reduced immunity and an increase in diseases. A good sleep should consist of approximately 7-9 hours per night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no shortcut when it comes to starting a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-tips-for-teens\/\">healthy lifestyle<\/a>. The first thing that has to be done is to prioritize your health because you may be the richest person in the world, but without health, you won\u2019t be able to enjoy the wealth. Furthermore, there are other benefits of a healthy lifestyle, such as the minimization of treatment costs and not forgetting you will be moving closer to that awesome and attractive body you have always dreamt of.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/best-worst-snacks#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Snacks to Enjoy (and 5 to Avoid)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/healthbeat\/7-ways-to-jumpstart-healthy-change-in-your-life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 ways to jumpstart healthy change in your life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/guide\/undo-bad-habits#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking Bad Health Habits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20048389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/Healthy-eating-what-to-put-on-your-plate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy eating \u2013 what to put on your plate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, betterhealth.vic.gov.au)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/eating_habits.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving Your Eating Habits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/junk-food-facts#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junk-Food Facts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2005, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4769029\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation and Yoga can Modulate Brain Mechanisms that affect Behavior and Anxiety-A Modern Scientific Perspective<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/bulletin\/volumes\/91\/1\/12-115063\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No physical health without mental health: lessons unlearned?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, who.int)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health-topics\/sleep-deprivation-and-deficiency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, nhlbi.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK206912\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Examining the Evidence to Define Benefit Adequacy<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/149090#meals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the benefits of eating healthy?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/153390\">What to know about exercise and how to start<\/a> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the foundations of personal development is a healthy lifestyle. 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Health enables us to live comfortably, and without it, life cannot be enjoyed even if one has the best resources in the world. One of the biggest challenges people face is dealing with different diseases, but it is no excuse for not achieving optimal health. Achieving this goal may call for a total lifestyle shift, which is not an easy thing to do but worth it in the long-run. There are many ways on how to start a healthy lifestyle for beginners.\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Starting a healthy lifestyle accounts for even the smallest things, such as eating good food, doing physical exercise, and getting a good amount of sleep daily. It sounds simple, but it is actually easier said than done. It all depends on how much someone wants to change their life. 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