As a millennial, you are already living quite a busy life. You choose experience over possessions, and therefore you are usually spending more than you earn, which requires working more and more from month to month. And after work, there are hobbies, there is your social life that has to be maintained, etc. It is logical that remaining in shape seems nearly impossible when your life is so fast. However, with these simple tips and tricks, you will be able to live your life normally and manage to stay in shape. Take notes.

Planning ahead

You are already aware of the fact that you are super busy all the time. In other words, when you want to incorporate something new into your lifestyle, efficient time management is simply essential. Make the most out of every single moment. This, of course, doesn’t mean you should spend every spare minute you have working out, but a couple of squats and pushups while you are waiting for your lunch to finish cooking is perfectly fine.

Stop making excuses

If you keep telling yourself things like “I’m too busy to start today, I’ll start next week,” before you know it, weeks and months will have passed and you will not be able to get round to it. The hardest part about exercising is starting it, so don’t think of it as something optional, but rather a priority that is too important to be canceled.

Make your workouts flexible

Not all of us have easy access to a gym or swimming pool, and when you throw in a busy lifestyle into that equation, staying in shape seems nearly impossible. However, there is a solution for everything. If, for example, the weather is too cold for you to ride your bike around the neighborhood, you could check this exercise bike out and put it in your home for your indoor workouts. You can do many other workouts that don’t involve any equipment as well. Exercising at home is a great alternative for those of you who simply don’t have the time or the opportunity to visit the gym or workout classes.

Diet

Staying fit isn’t just about exercise, it also involves diet. Of course, it must be really tempting to make it easier for yourself and simply grab a quick (processed) ‘meal’, but you are not doing yourself a favor by it. Instead, start off with small dietary changes such as a snack-swap, for example, where you will replace your junk food with a healthier option such as fruit. Furthermore, try eating stuff that will keep you full for much longer and provide you with more energy, like lean protein, for example. After workouts, eat something rich in potassium, such as banana, in order to replace all that potassium that was lost during the workout. And finally, no matter how busy you are, never skip meals. Prepare them in advance if you need to, but never skip them.

H2O!

Even the birds know how important it is to be hydrated. Our body is 70 percent water, which means we need around 10 glasses of water DAILY. So, instead of drinking a bottle of coke, try replacing that with a bottle of water. It is both healthier and will make you feel much more energized and stronger.

Sleep

With all those obligations, it can be quite hard to give your body the rest it needs and deserves. However, being sleep deprived can lead to poor physical health and it can affect your brain by decreasing concentration and social interaction and problem-solving skills. So, in other words, make sure you always have at least 7 hours of sleep every night.

Have fun

Last, but not least – have fun. If it is not fun, you won’t be doing it, so the key is not to think of working out as a chore, but rather as a time for you to detach yourself and eliminate all the stress you are going through. Listen to motivating music, find a workout buddy, do everything you can to make this experience the best it can be.

As you can see, remaining in a good shape is not that hard. All it takes is quality time management and some inspiration, and you will get the results in no time.