How to Stay Healthy When You're Super Busy

These days, most of us only know one gear: Busy. Busy with work, busy trying to squeeze in time with family and friends, and busy doing the things we love in any spare few minutes we have left over. All that ‘busy’ can leave you pushing your health down to the bottom of the list. But just because you’re short on time doesn’t mean you can’t prioritize your wellbeing. Especially since you’ll need to be fighting fit and full of energy to keep up with your hectic schedule. Follow these simple steps to staying healthy when you’re busy.

Order your groceries online

Convenient, yes. But one of the best reasons to buy your groceries online is it can help improve your eating habits. By avoiding the junk food aisles or alluring promotional offers in the supermarket you take yourself away from temptation and curb impulsive spending and eating. Meal planning is key to ensuring you only need to grocery shop once a week, that you eat healthier, and you spend less on your grocery bill. By being organised, you also reduce your risk of reverting to ordering takeout or purchasing quick dinner options, which usually equals to unhealthy, processed pre-prepared meals. 

According to a study conducted by the Royal Society Open Science, people living in Australia, Britain, the US, Canada, and India Google ‘takeaway food’ most often at 7 (and 2am), with the most common search phrases being "pizza delivery" and "Chinese delivery". It’s no surprise considering this time of the evening coincides with the end of the work day when you’re tired and looking to curb your hunger quickly. However, if you have all the ingredients you need at home to make a healthy meal, you’ll be able to avoid the temptation to order in. Also brush up on your 30-minute (or less) recipes so the idea of cooking isn’t so daunting.

Opt for short, intense workouts

Sometimes, a quick workout is a better workout. Programs like HIIT, which stands for High-Intensity Interval Training, are workouts that alternate periods of short, intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods. The beauty of these short and sharp exercise sessions is you can fit an effective workout into less time but you won’t compromise on results. In fact, HIIT workouts don’t just burn calories quickly, they cause your body to continue to burn calories for about two hours after you’re done exercising.

HIIT can also take many forms, from circuits to cycling, so you're less likely to get bored and abandon your workouts. And they only take about 10-30 minutes to complete. Remember, the best workouts are the ones you’ll actually do!

Make workouts a social affair

Two birds, one spot in your busy schedule! Making plans with a friend to workout makes you both accountable to show up. If you decide to bail on a workout because you’re not feeling it, you don’t just let yourself down, you let your friend down, too. [4] When it comes to choosing a training partner, pick someone who also challenges you - or you have a little competitive rivalry with - to push yourselves even harder. Having someone by your side will help make your workout more enjoyable, plus you’ll be able to catch up between reps.

Prioritise sleep

One of the best things you can do for your health is get enough sleep. That’s between seven to nine hours for adults every night. When we sleep, our body goes into recovery and repair mode, which is essential for reducing stress, preventing illness, improving cognitive function, and boosting energy levels.

In 2021, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that poor sleep is associated with risk factors for chronic conditions, such as obesity, smoking, low physical activity, frequent consumption of fast food, and excessive alcohol consumption. Additionally, they found evidence that poor sleep and other sleep problems increase the risk of developing and/or aggravating some chronic conditions, including hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and mental health conditions.

Get your essential nutrients in the most convenient way possible

Since slowing down isn’t an option for so many of us, finding ways to stay healthy while on the move is essential. One option is to try taking daily supplements.

The Best of Moi is a company that provides a range of daily supplements that can help keep you healthy, even when you're busy. The Fabulous Moi Daily Super Shots contain a daily dose of vitamins, minerals, collagen, and nootropics for better energy and health in the convenience of a liquid shot. They've packed each shot with 11 scientifically formulated active ingredients including Globe Artichoke, Vitamins B group (Biotin, B2, B3, and B12) and C, Gingko, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and PEPTAN® B Hydrolyzed Collagen.

The Fabulous Moi Daily Super Shots come in two delicious flavors, Lemon & Lime and Mixed Berry, and are pre-portioned so all you have to do is twist off the lid and drink! No need to refrigerate it, or mix it with water like you would a powder supplement.

By following these simple steps, such as ordering your groceries online, opting for short workouts, making workouts a social affair, prioritizing sleep, and taking daily supplements, you can keep yourself healthy and energized even when your schedule is packed. These habits will help you prioritize your wellbeing and stay fighting fit, which is essential for keeping up with your hectic schedule.