Transform your lifestyle by creating habits that bring you better health and happiness.

1. Add local whole foods into your diet; Tip: choose what is in season for the most nutritious option
2. Start each day with your intentions Answer these questions to get you started; How do I want to feel today?What can I do today to live out the expat life I desire/dreamed of?
3. Visit local farmers markets; My Dubai favourite is Greenheart Organic Farms
4. Love where you live; Tip: transform your home into your haven, even if you only plan to stay 2 years!
5. Eat away from your desk: Choosing mindful eating will help you eat slower, eat less and enjoy the food you are eating
6. Bring back your pre-expat favourite hobby
7. Dine out at healthier café/restaurants; One of my Dubai favourites is the Cycle Bistro
8. Experience things that you couldn’t do at home
9. Enjoy the outdoors and get some fresh air
10. Become part of the expat community; Enter a sporting event, attend a workshop, join a club…
11. Make healthy snack choices for travelling and late nights; My go-to easy favourite is sliced carrot dipped in natural peanut butter
12. Start a new hobby; Especially one that you have always dreamed of doing while you’re an expat
13. Drink (sip) plenty of water throughout the day
14. Keep in contact with family and friends back home
15. Re-create your favourite comfort foods using whole foods
16. Start each day with gratitude
17. Start Friday brunch with a salad
18. Be adventurous
19. Always choose the most nourishing foods available to you
20. Find your ‘workout or sport’ and make exercise a fun part of your weekly routine

Small consistent steps will get you to where you want to be, no matter what your goal is; losing weight, to feel happier, to slow down your routine, or to exercise more. Adding in healthy habits into your daily routine is always a step in the right direction to achieving your goals.

Choose 2 of the healthy habits from the list above (or create your own!) to start your own lifestyle transformation today.

Good luck

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ~Jim Ryun