Living a healthy lifestyle can benefit you in many ways. You will be more active, feel better, and have more energy. So why not try to change your lifestyle and improve yourself. Here are five ways you can start living a healthier lifestyle today.

1. Incorporate Whole Foods Into Your Diet
Eating whole foods has many advantages over eating processed foods. Whole foods can taste better and cost less than processed foods. They also contain 100% of the nutrients they started out with, which your body will definitely benefit from.

Because whole foods are usually more perishable and less convenient than processed foods, it can be difficult to incorporate them into your diet, so it’s best to start small. We recommend starting by taking a visit to your local grocery store and picking up a small amount of fruits that will satisfy you. Strawberries, pineapples, and cherries taste great when they’re cold, so keep some in the refrigerator and enjoy them whenever you crave something sweet. If that works out well, increase the amount of fruit in your refrigerator, and start getting rid of the junk food. Try new things and find other ways to incorporate more whole foods into your diet.

2. Start An Exercise Routine With A Friend
If you have tried exercising in the past and have fizzled out, it might be time to start an exercise routing with a friend. It is easier to stick to and can be a lot more fun. Doing this will also build a stronger relationship with a friend in a positive way. Some common exercises to do with a friend are basketball, jogging, weight lifting, racket ball, and cycling.

To make things interesting, you and a friend can take up an activity that you both have not tried before. If you have any rock climbing facilities in the area, see if they have monthly memberships so you can visit more often without going broke. Look around for other opportunities in your area to try new things.

3. Never Eat Fast Food
Fast food is loaded with unhealthy amounts of calories, fat, sugar, and salt. Worse yet, it doesn’t have enough nutritional value to really fill you up. This can cause overeating, bad health, and weight gain. To prevent this, keep good tasting and healthy food in your car, at work, and at home to curb cravings for fast food.

4. Volunteer
When you do good for other people, it is easier to do good for yourself. Find volunteer opportunities that will keep you active and on your feet. A popular volunteer opportunity you have probably heard about is Habitat for Humanity where volunteers build houses for others. Volunteering for habitat for humanity or any other organization that requires physical labor will keep your body and mind in good health. It will also help you meet and interact with other positive and giving people.

5. Drink More Water
Water costs less than juice, soft drinks, and coffee, and doesn’t contain any calories, fat, or sodium. It is cheap, healthy, and can benefit you in many ways. It will help you keep your breath clean, stay hydrated, and maintain a healthy diet.

If you want to start drinking more water, we recommend buying a water filtration unit and putting it in your fridge. Water just tastes best when it is cold and filtered. Having this setup will also make it very convenient to get a glass of cold, clean tasting water whenever you need it.

Try some things on this list and see how they work out. If they do, then great! Keep trying to improve your lifestyle and don’t look back. And remember, changing your lifestyle is a long term thing. Start small, stay positive, and you’ll be on your way to a healthier lifestyle.