We’re keeping it simple this week with an all- encompassing list of the best tips you need to reach your fitness goals. How many are you currently doing?

1. Keep track of your calories by using apps like MyFitnessPal.
2. Drink more water.
3. Focus less on long bouts of cardio and try interval training.
4. Speaking of cardio, focus more on weight lifting with the goal of building muscle – you cannot tone a body with no muscle.
5. Eat more protein – around .8-1 gram per pound of body weight.
6. Eat 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up (thank you Tim Ferriss).
7. Get no less than 7 hours sleep per night.
8. Drink Green Tea.
9. Get a fitness tracker like FitBit or Jawbone.
10. Plan your meals ahead of time.
11. Cook more.
12. Hire a dietitian
13. Eat more fiber.
14. Never go food shopping hungry.
15. Don’t drink sugary beverages – stick to water.
16. Stay away from processed grains – if it is white stay away.
17. Take your time eating.
18. If decreasing carbs, sprinkle a bit of sea salt in some water when you get hungry.
19. Don’t compare yourself to others.
20. Try eating more soups.
21. Increase your veggie intake.
22. Spend more time figuring out your diet.
23. Don’t step on a scale every day.
24. Decrease alcohol intake.
25. Stick to 1 portion of dairy per day.
26. Avoid fast food.
27. Set a goal.
28. Make that goal public.
29. Break down your goal into smaller goals.
30. Get a trainer.
31. Be consistent with your workouts.
32. Also, be consistent with your nutrition.
33. Find a friend to workout with.
34. Do more compound movements – squats, deadlifts, lunges, pushups, lat pulldowns.
35. Speaking of compound movements, make sure you utilize proper form.
36. Take photos to track progress.
37. Be patient.
38. Eat more wild caught fish.
39. Learn to read nutrition labels.
40. Walk around every 30-60 minutes.
41. Make sure you have color on your plate.
42. Drink 2 glasses of water after waking.
43. If you smoke, take steps towards stopping.
44. Meditate daily.
45. Clean out your pantry.
46. Eat more beans.
47. Avoid eating 2 hours before bed.
48. Take break from your diet once a week.
49. Find an exercise you enjoy.
50. Enjoy the process!

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