7 Simple Things to Do to Stay Incredibly Fit
Staying fit isn’t as hard as it’s made out to be
When I first set foot in a gym as a clueless high school kid, I knew absolutely nothing about fitness.
After 4 years of learning and self-experimentation, I have finally arrived at an easy and sustainable fitness lifestyle which can be distilled into 7 simple science-backed things you can do to get and stay fit.
1. The 80–20 Rule
I am a big fan of this simple yet effective idea — eat healthy 80% and indulge yourself 20%. This way you can both eat healthy enough and satisfy your cravings — a win-win situation indeed.
By healthy I mean meals composed of mostly unprocessed foods like grains, meat, eggs, legumes, seafood, nuts, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Here’s an excellent blog post on healthy eating.
I prefer using this rule on a daily basis where I grab a small tub of delicious ice cream or some sizzling shawarma after 3 or 4 healthy meals.
You can also use this on a weekly basis where you eat clean on the weekdays and go ham on the weekends or on a…
