Most people think that living a healthy lifestyle is a challenge. Well, it’s not unless you make it. When you look at the super fit and healthy people out there, it can seem almost impossible to get what they have. But it’s not impossible.

The trick is to focus on making the healthy choice at any given moment, rather than looking at all the things you must do in the long term. With that in mind, here is a list of habits you can adopt that will add up to a healthy lifestyle.

1. Drink a Glass of Water Before Every Meal

Everyone needs to drink more and more water. That’s a given. Plus when you drink a glass of water before you eat you’ll already feel a little fuller and won’t be as tempted to eat past the point of hunger.

2. Exercise Often

Again this too is not news that you don’t know. The truth, simple as it is, is that adding exercise to your life on daily basis is one of the best ways to promote a healthy lifestyle in general. The health related benefits are huge, as is the step you are taking towards self-improvement.

3. Sleep Matters

Do you sleep solid seven or eight hours most nights? Many of us don’t but experts say this is a marker of good heart health. Good sleep doesn’t just give you more energy; it can also help with healthy eating goals. When you’re short on sleep, it reduces your body’s production of hormones that suppress appetite, which can contribute to weight gain.

4. Focus on Sitting Up Straight

Having good posture can prevent aches and pain and it can also reduce stress on your ligaments. You can try to leave yourself a note to sit up straight, until it becomes an unconscious habit. Walking with your shoulders back and head held high can also make you feel good about yourself.

5. Eat a Healthy Breakfast Every Day

Eat something high in fiber that includes protein to keep you full and energized. If you start the day out right, you tend to eat better overall.

Remember that building new healthy habits can take some time. Stay focused on your goal, and if you slip along the way, well, it does not harm in starting it again.