3 Tips To Stay Fit & Healthy | Back To School

Wellness

Aug 30

With the new school year approaching, you may notice it’s a struggle to maintain the momentum you had for your health and fitness journey during the summer time. Naturally, a change in routine takes a little adjustment - so please don’t be hard on yourself if you’re having a hard time balancing it all.

To set yourself up for success this school year, here are three tips to help you conquer back to school season!

Plan Your Healthy Meals And Workouts Ahead Of Time

It’s easy for healthy living to slip through the cracks when you’re unsure what to do and when to do them.

Taking an honest look at you upcoming schedule, consider ways your healthy meals & workouts can fit.

Preparing microwave-free meals you can consume in-class, like sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, etc.
Packing lots of high fibre and high-protein snacks, like cheeses, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and popcorn.
Scheduling your workouts into your calendar, just like you’d schedule in your classes
Keeping a list of healthy menu items served at on-campus or nearby your school for days when you want to go out for lunch with friends
Putting together a workout program to follow on your training days. Alternatively, if you don’t have the time but have the funds, working with an online coach to create one, monitor your progress for you, and adjust it as you progress may be a helpful option. If you’re not sure where to start, I’m happy to help!

Create And Maintain A Routine

The more often you do something consistently, the more likely it is to stick.

Reviewing your schedule each week, create a routine thats realistic and manageable for you and stick to it. Obviously, unforeseen circumstances may come up, however only YOU can dictate what is a non-negotiable.

Some examples may look like:

Grocery shopping every Sunday morning and spending the afternoon prepping meals
Showing up at the gym every Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning before classes
Booking 2 training sessions with your Coach each week
Joining a group fitness class 2 times a week
Going on a brisk walk around campus on your lunch break with a friend

I’d recommend keeping a habit tracker for the first few weeks to help you identify which habits are working for your schedule and where you can make some adjustments. With some trial and error, you’ll find your sweet spot.

Walk As Much As Possible

One of the most underrated forms of movement is walking. You don’t need much equipment for it and it can be done any time of the day. With the conveniences of modern society (elevators, cars, comfortable chairs, etc.) sometimes getting your steps in can be a lot more difficult - especially if you’re spending hours in back-to-back lectures.

Here are some ways you can increase your daily walking: