6 Healthy Meal Ideas for Busy Days

DECEMBER 22, 2014 The Last Diet You Will Ever Need Are you tired of going through the same stop-and-start weight-loss cycle year after year? Get the advice and support you need to have a lifetime of success with The Mayo Clinic Diet online. Sign up now! "There's a lot of great-tasting food that also happens to be healthy. Be open to new tastes and foods — it can be a great experience."  — Donald D. Hensrud, M.D. Meals Made Easy Healthy meal ideas for hectic days Have you been grabbing takeout and eating not-so-healthy convenience foods lately? Don't give up on your healthy efforts now. A busy schedule makes it challenging to make good choices, but it's not as hard as you think. Read on to see how you can be prepared to eat healthy meals home that will help you stay on track through the holidays and beyond. Eat well with these simple plan-ahead tips » Move More 10 simple ways to burn calories Whether you're at the office or home during the day, it's important to seek out ways to move more. After all, you don't need to hit the treadmill every day to feel good and see weight-loss results. Consider trying the following 10 ways to make exercise part of your regular routine. Keep moving with these ideas » Today's Fitness Tip Physical activity vs. exercise Physical activity is any movement you do that burns calories — from gardening or walking to stretching during a work break. Exercise is a planned, repetitive form of physical activity that improves fitness — such as swimming laps, bicycling, brisk walking and lifting weights. Remember, exercise doesn't have to be all or nothing — any movement throughout your day helps you get closer to your goals!