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Staying active and healthy in summer is easy, but I’m sure a lot of you are wondering how to stay healthy in school. In summer you have the freedom to workout whenever you want to and cook healthy meals for yourself. It can be challenging to stay healthy in school if you don’t have a plan. That’s why I’m sharing with you 5 tips for preparing for the school year. If you want to know how to stay healthy in school, read on, because I’m sharing my best tips.

1. Eat a Healthy Breakfast

I know you’ve heard it time and time again, but don’t underestimate the power of a healthy breakfast.

A healthy breakfast will wake up your brain, rev up your metabolism, and give you energy for the day. You’ll need to fuel your body with a nutritious meal so you can function well at school. Skip the donuts, pop tarts, and sugar-filled cereal. These may seem like convenient breakfasts for your busy morning, but they won’t do your body any good. Instead choose lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. My favorite breakfast is protein pancakes. I love making a batch on the weekends and having pancakes for the entire week. I use the MRM All Natural Whey Vanilla protein powder. It’s perfect for making fluffy and deliciously satisfying pancakes. I’ll be sharing this recipe soon. Also, if you’d like some simple and healthy breakfast ides, comment below and we’ll share our favorite easy recipes with you in our next post.

2. Meal Prep on the Weekends

“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

A lot of people wonder how to stay healthy in school with such busy schedules, but I promise you it is possible. I admit that eating clean can be extremely difficult if you are not prepared. That’s why it’s so important to meal prep on the weekends. Get into the habit of preparing healthy lunches and snacks for your week. They don’t need to be complicated, but having healthy options available increases the likelihood that you’ll make good choices when it’s time to eat.

3. Drink Lots of Water

Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate.

One of the most crucial elements of a healthy body is water. A large percentage of your body is water, and it is essential that you drink it often. Water flushes out toxins, boosts energy, and improves mental clarity. It’s also necessary for life, so if you don’t drink water you will die. (Just so you know…) 😉

Make sure you are drinking water all day long. Start your morning with a large glass of water, and keep a bottle with you throughout the day.

4. Schedule Your Workouts

If you participate in a school sport, then you’re already getting your exercise. However, if you’re not involved in a sport, you want to be sure to schedule your workouts. Just like you attend a certain class at a specific time, schedule your workouts the same way. You have to make exercise a priority. You might not have much time, but do what you can and aim to workout at least three times a week. If you can wake up 30 minutes earlier and do a quick workout, that’s great. If not, plan to exercise after school. Consider it part of your homework. 🙂

Personally, I have to write down my workouts or else I just can’t do anything. I don’t know why, but actually seeing what I have to do, or writing down each exercise as I accomplish it is the only way I can function. I love shopping for cute notebooks to record my fitness progress, but if you want something already laid out for you, the Fitbook is a compact and easy to use planner.

5. Refresh on the Weekends

You work hard all week and then the weekend comes and you’re cramming to finish homework, studying for tests, or trying to escape it all and party the days away. Maintaining a healthy balance between work and play is so important. You need to give your body time to rest and refresh. You can’t go non-stop. Do your best to lay-low on the weekends and give yourself a break. Whether that means sleeping in, going for a walk, spending the day at the beach, or just lying in your backyard. Take time to just be still and do nothing. Quiet times are so refreshing and help prepare you for the week ahead.

I know school can be overwhelming at times. I remember the days when I would be up late studying and spending hours on homework. Taking care of my body wasn’t high on my list of priorities. However, when I purposed to get my workouts in and make healthy choices, I felt so much better and honestly – I did better in school. Remember that success starts with a healthy body and mind.

If you found these tips for how to stay healthy in school helpful, please remember to share this post. Also, we want to know, what are your best tips for staying healthy in school?

5 Simple & Effective Routines to Do When You’re on the Go

We’re busy people. These days it seems like everyone is on the go and fitting in exercise is not realistic. It’s easy to convince ourselves that a 10 minute workout isn’t worth doing, but I want to remind you that every workout counts. Even if you only have 10 or 15 minutes, you can still get in a great workout.

Somedays I have so much to do and I feel like there’s no time to exercise. This is when a quick, heart-pumping routine is so helpful. I’ve rounded up 5 of my favorite workouts to do when I’m short on time. These may be short, but they are super effective, and I always feel so good once I finish them.

Whether you’re starting school, heading back to work, or just always on the go, here are five of the best workouts for busy mornings.

1. The 7 Minute HIIT Routine

The other day I knew I had a lot to do and I really didn’t have time to go for a run or head to the gym. At first I thought I’d just skip my workout for the day. Then I remembered that Tone It Up had a great 7 Minute HIIT routine. I love the Tone It Up workouts and do them all the time. When I can fit in a longer workout, I’ll do a routine from their DVD, or I’ll take one of their printables to the gym. But on a busy day, this routine is perfect. It got my heart rate up, and a good sweat going. The best part… it only took me 14 minutes! I did this routine twice through and I was done.

2. 15 Minute Cardio and Total Body Toning Boot Camp Workout

I love Kelli and Daniel. This husband and wife are an amazing duo that create awesome workouts. Fitness Blender has hundreds of FREE workouts available on their YouTube channel and website. Their workouts are simple, effective, and many are rather short. If you don’t have much time, try one of their 15 minute routines. Another great feature of their workouts is that their is no music. This means you can follow along while listening to your favorite jams. Next time you’re in a hurry, do a Fitness Blender workout. 😉

3. Sarah’s Ultimate Booty Boot-Camp Workout

I’ve been following Sarah Dussault for many years. She is passionate about promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, and shares her wealth of knowledge through her blog and YouTube channel. Her workouts are really effective and super quick. If you’re looking for some serious burn in a short amount of time, give this booty boot-camp a try. I was shocked at how sore I was the next day. This workout may only be 15 minutes, but it is no joke. You can also check out her new book, Get Skinny Again, for more workout ideas.

4. Train Insane HIIT Workout

How many of you have heard of Blogilates? Cassey has definitely been growing in popularity and no wonder! She’s talented, passionate, and bursting with life. I’ve followed her blog for quite a few years, and love watching her YouTube videos. Cassey is super creative and driven and she really makes working out fun. She has tons of free workouts available on YouTube, and she even offers a free workout calendar on her blog. This is one of my favorite HIIT workouts from Blogilates. It’s short but… insane. Give it a try next time you need to get a quick sweat in.

5. Intense Ab Workout

Well, I’ve shared all of my favorite YouTubers and fitness instructors, but now I want to share one of my own routines. I made this up one day when I wanted to do a really intense ab workout. I think it’s safe to say that most people want nice abs, so if you’re looking for a challenging workout to sculpt that six pack, give this routine a try. Start at one and work your way down. On the last circuit hold your plank for 30 seconds, then do a 30 second side plank on either your right or left. When you repeat the circuit be sure to switch sides. I hope you love it and please let me know if you’d like to see more of my personal workouts. I love following DVDs and printable routines, but it’s really fun to just do my own thing. Sometimes the workouts you “make up” are the most challenging of all!

Please give these workouts a try, I know you’ll love them. Also, comment below with your best workouts for busy mornings. How do you fit in a workout when you’re short on time?

How to Stay Healthy in School