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5 Easy Ways To Start Living A Healthier Lifestyle

Sometimes it can seem hard to live a healthy lifestyle, especially if you're a student in college like me. However, there are a few easy things you can do to start living healthier today!

1. Drink more water

I know your mom has told you a thousand times to drink more water, but she's right! Water is an essential part of being healthy. It's best to ditch drinks with sugars such as juice, soda, energy drinks, sweet tea, and alcohol, too. Drinking water will not only keep you hydrated, but it will also help you maintain your metabolism, help with weight-loss, and even clear up any skin issues you might be having. Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and you will immediately start feeling so much better, I guarantee it!

2. Ditch the fast food

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a sucker for a Wendy's "Baconator", but this kind of food just isn't realistic for everyday living. Eating your favorite cheat meals are fine, in moderation of course. But ditching greasy fast food is a huge step towards leading a healthier lifestyle.

3. Get up and move

I know we are all super busy, but even just making time to exercise for 30-60 minutes at least 3 times a week will make you look and feel better. Exercising is also a great way to release some of that built up stress you might have. Whether it's running on a trail or around your neighborhood, or taking advantage of the gym in your neighborhood or college campus, getting active is a great way to feel super healthy. Finding a workout buddy can make being active a lot more fun while also helping each other be accountable.

4. Get plenty of sleep

Sleep goes hand in hand with exercising. Even if you are going to the gym 6 days a week, your body will never be as healthy as it can be if you aren't sleeping enough. Your body needs time to rest and repair itself, and sleep is the only way to do that. Make sure you are getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

5. Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet

Fruits and vegetables are a vital part of our health. Try eating a healthy salad with fruits and/or veggies. Or even adding at least one side of fruits and/or vegetables for each meal of the day. Fruits and vegetables also make sure quick, easy, and delicious snacks. Take a bag of small carrots or bell peppers to school or work for a midday pick-me-up instead of eating a bag of chips. Or, next time you're at Chick-fil-A, get the fruit cup instead of the fries. Making better choices when it comes to eating is a great and easy way to kickstart your healthy lifestyle.

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

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Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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