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Habits for a Better Physique So, you want to get build a better physique? These seven habits are easy to implement in your everyday lifestyle and will help get you healthy and fit for life. BY ADAM BAILEY
Being fit and healthy doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to working out for hours a day and eating nothing but chicken and steamed broccoli for every meal. In fact, there are several more effective (and less painful!) habits you can adopt today that will not only help you get in shape in the short term but will help you stay that way for the long run as well. 1. Stop making excuses. They’ve all been said. You’re too busy to go to the gym. It takes too much time to pack a healthy lunch. It’s too hard to find something healthy to eat out. All of these excuses are valid in their own way, and yes, we’ve all been there. But if you really want to get—and stay—fit and healthy, you have to learn to give up your excuses and start making your health and fitness a top priority today. 2. Make sleep a priority. If you want to sleep well, you need to maintain a consistent schedule. And this starts with waking up at the same time, every single day. (Yes, even on weekends!). When you sleep, growth hormones are released and protein synthesis occurs—vital for muscle repair and growth. This is the kind of recovery you need so you can hit up the gym and train again and again. 3. Plan your meals. If you’re rushing about deciding what to eat, you’re more likely to reach for a not-sohealthy quick and easy option. Take an hour or two to plan your meals for the week. You could meal prep a variety of healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners to help you stay on track and within your calorie goals. 4. Find ways to actually enjoy your veggies. Vegetables are packed with important nutrients that
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