Health is more than just about how we look on the inside. We need to be healthy to keep both our insides and outsides looking good. Get your family in on your plan to get healthy. Here are some tips on how to help yourself and your family live healthier.

1. Educate yourselves

Knowledge is power. You may think you are well educated about health and nutrition, but there’s always more learning that can be done about the subject. Enroll in an online health course to learn more about healthy habits with your family. You can all learn together. When you learn together as a family, you can start to implement your new knowledge into your daily lives.

2. Buy the right groceries

The things we eat play a large role in our health. When at the grocery store, children will scream for the items filled with sugar, fat, and empty calories. It doesn’t help that junk food always seems to be so much cheaper than healthy food. However, you need to buy the right groceries. Buy fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. You can buy hummus and low-fat popcorn for healthy snacks. When you or the kids want a snack, you will have no option but to grab something healthy. Do your best to make it yummy, though. Get the items that you and your family truly enjoy. You don’t want to buy items that will only go bad or be refused to be eaten by your kids.

3. Join a gym or workout class together

The body is designed for movement. You need to get regular exercise. One of the best ways to do this is to go to the gym. You can all go as a family. People prefer different workouts, so don’t be afraid to branch out while at the gym to do your own favorite workouts. Alternatively, you may decide to take the same class together. There are a number of fun classes that the family can have a lot of fun doing together.

4. Quit bad habits

Many of us have bad habits. Some of us tend to drink a bit more than advised or smoke cigarettes. Drinking and smoking can have severe consequences on your health. Even worse, you don’t want to demonstrate these bad habits in front of your children. They may start to partake in those same bad habits themselves, damaging their own health. Teaching safe drinking and avoiding nicotine products ought to be top priorities. If you need help quitting drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes, there are resources available to you.

5. Drink enough water

Our bodies are made of about 60% water. When we don’t get enough water, the cells in our bodies aren’t able to function at their top capacity. This can cause us to feel sluggish and not get the necessary energy to take on the day and burn calories. That’s why we should drink plenty of water every single day. Always keep fresh water in the fridge. It’s a good idea to get everyone in the family a large water bottle they can reuse and take with them wherever they go. Avoid plastic water bottles if possible. They are bad for the environment.

There are so many unhealthy options available now that it’s important to learn about health and making responsible choices for your body. You and your family can take the journey together. Don’t forget to balance health with pleasure, though. It’s totally ok and you should go out for ice cream every now and then, too.