Happy, confident, energetic, strong and healthy are all qualities that an individual desires. The real question is: how much do they want it? It's actually not as difficult as it seems. It is possible to gradually transform your life into a healthy and balanced lifestyle. It may be difficult to break old habits, but it's worth it. Start with small changes and fewer excuses. Living a healthy lifestyle is not a diet or a ridiculous weight loss challenge. A healthy lifestyle involves moderation, balance and simple substitutions. Many people have difficulty understanding what a healthy lifestyle is. They often imagine endless hours in the gym and a crazy liquid diet. Others may think they can spend an hour doing a hard workout and then go eat whatever they want because they "work out." Once you find balance, a healthy lifestyle becomes easy. Understanding the difference between balance and being strict and obsessive about what you eat and when you exercise is key. Some have difficulty learning balance. If they eat junk food they feel guilty. If they skip a workout they feel guilty. The truth is, junk food and rest days are great when consumed in moderation. Finding a balance will help them feel much happier, healthier and even see greater physical results. Getting an ideal physique is simple: 80% diet and 20% exercise. The best thing to do is to eat healthy, well-portioned meals at least five days a week. So give yourself a day or two of eating more relaxed foods in moderation without any guilt. If one consumes a few light meals, or in other words, foods that are not very healthy, it will not make him “fat” or gain weight. Especially if they also work hard in the gym five to six days a week.'“Eating well and exercising regularly is... the focus of the paper... Corner: Tip of the Week: Rest." Rev. of Rest Days. Post on video blog Bodybuilding.com, March 1, 2011. Web, February 28, 2014. .Lee, Anothony !" Bodybuilding.com - Bulking Up On a Puny Wallet. Body Building, July 24, 2009. Web. February 12, 2014. Roussell, Mike. "Beginner's Nutrition Mistakes!" Bodybuilding.com -. Body Building, March 1, 2006 Web. February 12, 2014. Topic of the week. “Bodybuilding.com – How You Should Incorporate Cheat Meals?". 2014. .