5 easy habits to add into your daily routine from tomorrow that will instantly make you feel amazing, improve your health and have a positive impact on body composition, mood and energy levels.

Who doesn’t want to feel fit, healthy and alive?

Walk - not only great for your fitness and physical health, but amazing for your mental health. No one ever felt bad after a nice stroll. I tend to advise to my clients to hit between 8000 - 10,000 steps each day. Yes it is amazing for increasing daily expenditure, which is the easiest way to improve body composition, but it encourages clients to get outdoors, get some fresh air and sunshine on them - improving their mood and productivity.

Train - you don’t have to train everyday. You don’t have to do crazy 2 hour training sessions, but getting into the habit of adding some resistance training and cardio into your week will not only have you feeling physically better but again improves mood and gives a huge sense of fulfilment. Focus on building strength from one session to the next by tracking your weights. Weights are the easiest way to help you feel mentally and physically strong, empowered and 

Eat vegetables - stop eating like a child and start eating your veg! You don’t have to deprive yourself of the ‘fun foods’ (chocolate, wine, cereal etc) but making a conscious effort to eat a variety of veggies with each meal will nourish the body, leaving you looking and feeling better. Veggies are also high volume and low calorie, meaning you can pile your plate high for not many extra calories. Big portions = happier you.

Drink 3L of water - Start your day off with 0.5-1L of water and aim to drink 3L per day. You will feel more energised and it does wonders for your skin. Dehydration impacts mood, energy levels and training performance. Keep a bottle with you at all times as it will act as a visual reminder to drink. Fill up 3x 1litre bottles the night before so they’re ready to go. No excuses.

Sleep - stop staying up past midnight for the sake of it. Get into the habit of going to bed at a more reasonable time and setting a consistent wake time. You will feel far more energised and won’t rely on sugar and caffeine to get you through the day. Sleep is vital for recovery and if the goal is weight loss, we need to prioritise sleep. The last thing you’ll want to do if you’re feeling tired is eat well and train. Poor sleep will have a huge knock on negative impact. Don’t skimp on sleep!

Have a look at your daily habits and ask yourself if they make you feel good? Is there anything you could change or add it to improve your mood, fitness, energy levels and lifestyle?

Client Holly who has worked on implementing positive habits into her daily life and look at how far she has come. The little things really do add up to big success.