Article from Ashlyn Edwards | 

Changing your lifestyle doesn’t have to be a huge hassle that causes you to stress and quit. Instead, sticking to smaller lifestyle changes and healthier habits can make a world of difference. 

Managing a successful fitness, lifestyle, or eating routine can be difficult with our ever changing environments and busy social lives. 

So how are you supposed to manage your lifestyle and your new routine? Check out these quick tips to find out!

Simplify your eating routine 

Are you counting the calories and every little atom you contain in a day? If you can, stop!

By doing this, you are going to quickly realize that this has become a full time job on top of your already busy schedule! Instead, try to buy more home-grown, healthy, organic ingredients that you know will fill your body with good protein. This may help you skip the hassle and time-consuming journaling. You may actually enjoy your routine more in the long run! 

Check in on yourself 

Does your workout routine call for a 5 AM run followed by a 5-mile hike in the afternoon? If that fits you and you actually want to, please continue. However, most people find that their energy levels will not allow them to commit to this tedious schedule everyday. That is TOTALLY normal. 

You have to remember to check in on yourself and see if your body is actually up for that. If it’s not, substitute it with a routine that is more suitable for you that day. You can even spice it up and add in a yoga class instead to allow your muscles to relax and energize that way. 

When your energy levels are back up, take that hike in full stride! 

Continuing to live healthy and happy doesn’t have to be a hassle that makes you want to pull your hair out. Instead, it should make you excited and ready to try a new venture! If you’re struggling with your daily routine or activities, always look for alternative options and keep your mind focusing on something new.