Remember that New Year Resolution you made to exercise more, eat less and live a healthier lifestyle? It’s probably faded a bit as your schedule is jammed packed with meetings, exams, events and deadlines. Developing healthy habits can seem like a lot of work! The good news is it doesn’t have to be. Here are 5 simple tips you can use to become healthy while maintaining your schedule.

1.    Eat Your Wheaties! – Not a breakfast person? Grab a banana, apple or breakfast bar to eat mid morning. Kick starting your metabolism in the morning is the key to burning calories optimally throughout the day and curbing afternoon snack attacks.

2.    More H20! – Fill up a reusable water bottle (BPA free) in the AM and keep it handy (at your desk or in your car depending on your job) to ensure you’re getting your daily amount for maximum health benefits. Drinking water frequently through the day keeps your skin supple and those hunger cravings in their proper place!

3.    Replace One Meal with a Salad – Throw a pre-mixed salad in a Tupperware. Add some chicken, raw veggies, dried cranberries or nuts for protein, taste and texture!

4.    Short Exercise Routines More Frequently – Can’t make it to the gym for 2 hour training sessions? Try 30 minutes at home each day. A simple dumbbell set, an exercise DVD or calisthenics, will get you where you want to be physically! The key is to aim for every day to ensure you get in 5 days a week. Keep your heart healthy and your body happy!

5.    Brush Your Teeth!  Stash a travel toothbrush and paste in your belongings and brush after meals to stave off snacking in between meals which often times is what adds on those pesky pounds. Plus, the more you brush, the healthier your teeth will be, your dentist will be so proud!