January 18, 2013 (Updated January 2, 2023)

Basic Tips for Eating Smarter and Loving Exercise

by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD

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Hello friends! Happy Friday. In honor of getting settled in to January I thought it would be helpful to re-share some of my favorite healthy eating and exercise-related posts. Whether you’re looking to improve your health in the new year or simply re-committing after the holidays, I hope you find these tips for eating smarter and loving exercisehelpful!

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How to Make a Recipe Healthier

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This is one of my favorite posts here on the blog. The post includes a link to a printable PDF (pictured in part above) with healthy cooking substitutions that can easily be implemented next time you’re following a recipe or looking to revamp an old favorite.

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How to Pack Lunch in 5 Minutes Flat.

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This post is one of my most popular ever shared on the blog! Check it out to find my secrets for packing lunch in 5 minutes flat. No more excuses!

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4 Healthy, Quick, and Portable Breakfast Ideas

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No idea what to eat in the morning if you’re in a rush? Check out this post for some of my favorite easy, portable breakfasts. No drive through required.

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10 Healthy On the Go Snack Recipes

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Make these recipes ahead of time and enjoy them throughout the week!

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Want to Become a Runner? This post is for you.

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I wasn’t always a runner! If you want to get into running but aren’t sure how, this post is for you.

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How to Make Time for Health When You’re Busy

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I wrote this post while in grad school, blogging, and planning my wedding. A few simple tips go a long way for staying healthy even when you have a crazy schedule!

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How I Went From Hating Yoga… To Loving It

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You might be surprised to hear that when I first tried yoga, I actually hated it! I thought it was boring and a waste of time. Here’s why that changed.

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One Small Change I Made To Improve My Health

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This post shared for the first time my absolute love for my “perch.” Check out to post to find out what I’m talking about. 🙂

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How to Love Exercise (or at least not hate it)

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Exactly as the title says – tips for loving (or at least not hating!) exercise.

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Tips for feeling satisfied and eating healthy

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And finally, 16 simple tips and tricks for feeling satisfied and eating healthier – these help me every single day!

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What are your favorite tips for eating smarter and loving exercise?

- anne

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10 comments
  • Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit
    Love all these great tips! I'm definitely going to have to scope out your yoga post because I'm not a fan. I mean, I like the idea of it and really wish that I enjoyed it (and believe me I've tried to), but I don't. But, maybe you can sway me. ;) And, I also work from a little perch! I love it! I made the switch last year and it's been great.
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  • Lauren
    Love these all! And love you girl! Hope all is well. xoxo
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  • Katie @ KatieEnPursuit
    Fun post Anne, thanks for sharing all of the tips for eating healthy & being ones best self. Some of these are so basic yet it helps to be reminded of them. I'm jealous of your "perch"!
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  • Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
    Definitely some great tips! And really when it comes to loving exercise, I think it's all about finding something that you enjoy so trying DIFFERENT workouts and giving it more than just one chance. Running as a kid was awful, running as an adult was like this whole new thing that I IMMEDIATELY fell in love with.
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  • T.G.I.F!!! (the goal is fitness)
    My favorite tips for eater smarter and loving excercise.....is the results! (and feeling awesome!) :-)
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  • Zulma
    Thanks for sharing these tips.. great!! I started to do exercises in a gym las week, not easy because I didn't like, but now it is necessary for my health for a little problems..Im in control with a diestist and a trainer..I would like to know if is true that we have to eat something to start exercise? something like a fruit, yogurt or drink an orange juice?
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  • Kathy
    I love it when so many great tips and recipes are grouped into one post....then I bookmark it and check back in with it often. Thanks!
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  • Madison
    Thank you for compiling all of these fabulous tips!
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