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Guess what??  Today is a very special day!  It is my 100th post day!  To celebrate, I have listed 100 healthy living tips plus some great motivational images.  I hope you enjoy!  Lots of these tips are from my fellow Fitfluential Ambassadors.  Lots are from you guys commenting on my posts!  One is even from the famous fitness model Amanda Adams!  (She is my total idol).

Join the party!! If you haven’t already, add your healthy tip in the comments!  Or just give me a holla for being such a nerd that I’ve logged onto my computer and written down random things about my boring life for 100 days in a row

I will have to share my weekend activities in another post, but lets just say that many calories were consumed yesterday, and not one of them came from a vegetable… we all have those days right?  Now, when I’m having a less than healthy day, I can turn to these tips and feel motivated again!    This brings me to tip number 1:

1. One day of bad eating won’t make you fat; just like how one day of good eating won’t make you skinny.
2.  Sarah Kay Hoffman: Listen to your body. Just because “vegan” or “gluten free” or “Paleo” or anything else might be a current trend does not mean it’s the right trend for you. Pay attention to how food affects you and fuels your body. Make decisions based on that!
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4.  Donloree Hoffman: Write down some freakishly big goals and then chip away at them. Post them on your wall and think about yourself 5 years from now, what would that fabulously fit woman advise you to do? Then JUST DO IT!
5.  Kamila Gornia: Do the activity that you LOVE doing. If you hate yoga, don’t do yoga simply because it’s good for you – do what makes YOU feel good, that’s the only way to make it a lifestyle! www.sensualappealblog.com
6.  Erin Chamberlin: Set mini goals and celebrate when you hit them – a month with no pop, completing all of your scheduled workouts for 2 weeks, being able to run for 20 minutes without stopping. Checking off small but important goals in your journey is vital to staying motivated. http://running-tall.com
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8.  Jamie Celentano: Train and/or workout with the one you love. It will make your relationship stronger and you will enjoy training and working out that much more! http://fromcouchtoironwoman.com
9.  Electra Liontis: Every choice and every action counts, no matter how small. They all add up to either take you further from or closer to your goals, so make choices that will add up to exactly where you want to be! http://vanillabeanlean.com
10. Harold L. Shaw: Don’t try to do too much too soon and keep smiling good things will happen
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12.  Elle Erixon: Start small but be consistent. I think it is overwhelming and self-defeating to try to change too many things at once. http://eatrunsail.blogspot.com
13.  Tamara Grand: Listen to your body. Choose foods and exercises that make it feel good! http://fitknitchick.com
14.  Alexandra Williams: How you think affects what you do. Get in the habit of asking yourself, “Will this action I’m about to take help me reach my goals?”
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16.  Carrie Becker Skoll: Wow – good advice so far… I’ll add: don’t compare yourself to others, do the best things for you. Also, find an activity that you love to do – don’t just do what everyone else is doing. http://familyfitnessfood.com
17.  Chelsey Moore: Your body needs time to adjust to new training and nutrition – don’t jump ship and give up. Change doesn’t happen overnight, it takes time. http://powerhousefitfoodie.com
18.  Lora Johnson: Push your limits — sign up for a new race, try a new workout or even add a new healthy food to your diet. It’ll keep healthy living interesting and engaging. www.crazyrunninggirl.com
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20.  Electra Liontis: Every choice and every action counts, no matter how small. They all add up to either take you further from or closer to your goals, so make choices that will add up to exactly where you want to be! http://vanillabeanlean.com
21.  Jen Haines McElroy: I keep registering for races because it encourages me to stay on track since I don’t want to waste money used on race registrations http://suchafunnyfat.blogspot.com/
22.  Tara Deal: Try to center your meals around the veggie rather than the meat…it will bring new favors to the forefront and your body will thank you for all of the rich vitamins and nutrients veggies have to offer www.trebleinthekitchen.com
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24.  Courtenay Cassel Brinckerhoff: Great idea! Here’s my water tips. http://got2run4me.wordpress.com/2011/03/11/fit-tip-friday-drink-more-water/
25.  Christy Dean: my experience along with some tips for handling a recent weight gain http://wp.me/p1XGN3-LR
26.  Kymberly Williams-Evans: Do a little bit more than the day before. That could mean add a minute of exercise time, or intensity, or frequency, or attention to form, or intent and awareness. http://funandfit.org
27. Charlene Ragsdale: Eat until you are satisfied, never full www.runningwithcharlene.com
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29. Sarah J. Darlow-Parker: If you are new to healthy living, pick one healthy habit to focus on each week. This prevents the feeling of being overwhelmed and keeps people consistent with their healthy changes! http://fitbetty.com, http://thefitcookie.com
30. Amber F Williford: Take a little time each week to prepare your meals ahead of time, that way you never have an excuse not to have a healthy meal on hand and it will prevent you from getting into a pinch and eating something naughty! http://exsoycise.com
31. Eliminate sugary beverages!  Wouldn’t you rather eat your calories instead of drinking them?
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33. Carissa Grazel Bealert:  Preparation is the key to fitness success. Think about what you will eat, when you will eat, when you will workout. Set your mental map for success and the actions will follow
34. Noelle McKenzie: Choose a method of exercise that you love so it will be easy for you to stick with it and get your family and friends involved so you’re helping yourself and helping each other! www.fitnessawayoflife.com
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36. Challenge yourself!  Pick an upcoming race and train for it!  If you have a goal you’re working toward, you will always be improving.
37. Marcia Kadens: Make sure to shake up your workout to keep your body guessing. New exercises, heavier/lighter weights, different running routes/distances/speeds, etc all keep things fresh and exciting. www.marciashealthyslice.com
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39. Carlyn Grace: Avoid negative conversations. They not only drain you but stress you/your body. www.justkeepsweating.com
40. Tracey Cluthe English: Whenever possible, go for the whole food. “Healthy” fruit and nut bars are ok, for example, but why not simply buy the fruit and the nuts? No additives, no preservatives. 100% real food. www.aspirefitnessks.com
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42. Astrid Morgan: When you are drained and tired TAKE A NAP (if you can, of course) don’t reach for the sugar and the caffeine. Use whole foods to fuel your body and your workouts, always strive for whole foods they will keep you going longer than processed foods and they are just BETTER! www.BetterBelieveFit.com
43. Get organized!  I find myself more motivated to be healthy when my room is clean and my house is in order.  Making your bed in the morning can set the tone for a healthy on track day!
44. Lindsay Williams Itzkowitz: Get your workout done first thing in the morning. Itz done and you’ll feel great for the rest of the day! #endorphinhigh www.itzlinz.com
45. Tina: It’s kind of a mantra, but it helps to find a way to stay consistent with healthy habits. I love the saying “Focus on progress, not perfection.” Setting realistic goals for health and taking things step by step, continuing despite setbacks, etc. www.tinareale.com
46. Laura Hall: When you make a commitment to a healthy lifestyle, do it for YOURSELF… because you are worth it. http://www.sprint2thetable.com/
47.  John- Always complete a full warm-up and cool down on your running days
48. Mel says:  

Go to the farmer’s market and you will always be eating fruits and veggies that are in season.
49. Anonymous says: 
 

“ACMB” is a little acronym I like. It stands for “Always Crush McDonald’s Breakfast” (this is a joke)
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51. Anonymous says: 
 

One bad meal, missed workout or day of being lazy doesn’t make you a bad person, just start over the next day with renewed energy
52. Erin says: 
Drink at least a gallon of water a day. It will help flush your body of toxins and reduce water weight! http://www.livelifeactive.com

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53. LAUGH!!!! Laugh as much as you can!!
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55. Hollon McKay says: 

Get plenty of sleep! It cures a multitude of things. Strive for 8 hours, but don’t settle for less than 6. Your body needs and deserves it! Happy 100th roomie– so very proud of you!
56. Pick one day a week to grocery shop and cook for the entire week.  This saves gobs of time and keeps your eating well all week long!
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58. Sara @ Magia e Pasta says: 

We’re blog-twins! I’m coming up on my 100th post, too  
One of my favorite mantras is: “Ask yourself if what you’re doing today is getting you to where you want to be tomorrow.” I apply it to all aspects of my life!
59. Gettin’ My Healthy On says: 
I’ve been compiling healthy tips too! I’d say my number one that is often overlooked is to create a workout log. It helps keep you motivated and stay accountable. I’ve never been able to consistently workout for a long period of time until I started doing this.
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61. Jessica says: 

I have to say this during my workouts to make me push myself: If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.
62. Patti @ This Starts Tonight says: 
 

I always like to hang out with a bunch of middle-aged people talking about which cholesterol medicines they take – nothing like that for motivation!
Seriously, I think the best tip I have is it has to work for you. Don’t force yourself to eat Brussels sprouts if you hate them (although try ‘em if you haven’t in awhile – you may like them now!) or run endlessly if it’s not your thing. There are plenty of healthy eats and healthy activities – stick to ones you’ll actually use!
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64. All Seasons Cyclist says:  

I cycle outside all year long, including during our usually brutal winters (I live north of Chicago). When people ask how I can stand cycling when the temperature is below zero, I always reply: “The first 500 feet out the door are the hardest.”
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66. John Broyles says: 


Go vegan!!!
67. toriteachesfitness says: 
 

If you’re looking to lose weight or up your energy during the day, try cutting out processed carbs before noon- this will curb your appetite for them later in the day and will eventually lead to an overall decreased carb intake. As long as everything else you’re eating is healthy (fruits, veggies, proteins and minimal sugar) you should really start to see a difference in both energy level and weight after a few weeks.
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69. Jane says: 
 

My favorite way to try and stay healthy is to eat at home! Eating out can be so much more convenient, but you never really know what’s going into your meal. 
Congrats on your 100th blog post!
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71. Michelle says: 

Keep a food/exercise diary. And don’t be too hard on yourself, set realistic goals!


    
72. AG says: 

This might be a girl thing, but I always overeat when I go out and leave feeling terrible. So I try to wear tight, non-stretchy clothes when I go to restaurants I know have unhealthy tempting food-then at least I know I will keep portions small!
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74. jan1956 says: 
 

Don’t just sit there, do something! Lol! Seriously, little things add up- like: always take stairs- not the elevator; pace around if you’re on the phone; get up during commercials if you’re watching TV; walk instead of drive if you can. As my Mom always said, “Use it or Lose it!”
75. Go to the doctor regularly!  Make sure you’re up to date on check ups, (girls- get pap smears, etc!) get your flu shot, get skin checks, control your health!
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77. anonymous says: 


If I have extra coffee from the morning I use it as the liquid to make an afternoon protein shake! I use about 6-8 ounces of coffee, some crushed ice, 1/2 frozen banana, 1 scoop whey protein powder (choc or vanilla), and 3 tsps. dark cocoa powder. Full of protein and antioxidants, low carb, a bit of caffeine and delicious!! What more could you want to fight the afternoon drowsies!
78. Wear sunscreen!  If you’re working out outside, make sure your skin is protected!
79. Fitness Model Amanda Adams  My ONE healthy tip would be “Set REALISTIC nutrition and training goals that fit your LIFESTYLE!” and… “DRINK WATER!” lol
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81. Kasey Bandy Shuler: Have fun! Pick activity that you enjoy, and plan healthy recipes that you will actually look forward to. http://wellofhealth.me/
82. Jennifer Frosch Leal: Demonstrate healthy food habits to your kids and they will follow! http://www.savoringthethyme.com/
83. Karen Welby: To satisfy your salty craving, try edamame lightly covered in sea salt instead of chips. www.run-with-nutrition.com
84. Karen Welby: Instead of meeting a friend for dinner and drinks, meet at a park or track and walk together. www.run-with-nutrition.com
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86. Madeline Glasser: Schedule your workouts. When they are written in your calendar it makes it feel like a priority! www.foodfitnessandfamilyblog.com
87. Amanda Loudin: Find what you love to do and you’ll stick with it. www.misszippy1.com
88. Jill Fickling-Conyers Have a menu plan every week. Laura Boll Peifer and I are hosting a menu planning challenge beginning Sept 30.
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90. Don’t worry too much!  It’s easy to get caught up in counting grams of protein, sodium, sugar, etc.  Just eat to feel well, exercise moderately, and love life!
91. Monica Nelson: Just as important as workouts are so are REST DAYS! Take them. Listen and incorporate 1-2 a week– Before your body breaks down and demands you too. Drink water ALL DAY LONG too, seriously all day long! www.monimeals.com www.monicanelsonfitness.com
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93. Tina from Carrots and Cake I love to eat fruit with breakfast because it sets a healthy tone for the rest of my day!
94. Clare from Fitting It All In-  I always try to have a big glass of water with my coffee every morning. Just to make sure I’m drinking enough and staying hydrated!
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96. Find what works for you and DO IT!! You will be more likely to stay healthy if it’s something you enjoy.  If you love shaking your bootie, go to Zumba!  If you like to punch out your anger, go to boxing!  It’s up to you!
97. I’ve heard that meditating is really good for you… I can’t say it’s my healthy tip because I don’t do it… but maybe I should!
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99. Read healthy living blogs  They are constant motivation to stay healthy… plus they have amazing tips, workouts, and recipes!
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Thank you so much to everyone who contributed!

Let’s hear it for the next 100 posts!  I love blogging and I feel super motivated to be healthy and happy, set goals, and reach them!  I hope you do too

What’s your one healthy tip/mantra/motivation?