7 Daily Habits To Be Lean & Happy

Have you ever thought, boy, if I could just lose 30 pounds, I’d be so happy? Perhaps you’ve lost weight but now the struggle is real as you try desperately to maintain the weight loss. I have been the same weight for my entire adult life (minus a few pregnancies along the way) and yet I don’t diet. I have a wonderfully positive outlook on life (most days!) and am truly happy both personally with my friends, family and relationship as well as professionally. Don’t get me wrong, everything is not perfect all the time! That would be impossible!
Hey, crap happens in all of our lives, and there’s no happiness guarantee, but if you are generally in a good mindset, you can better cope when the going gets tough as well as live your daily life with a little more spring in your step.
On the food side of things, I really have a hearty appetite! I do eat anything I want, it’s all a balancing act. I show you exactly what I do at every meal, you are the boss, pick and choose and make the meal work for you!
These 7 habits are not actions I set out to follow, rather, these are things that I identified in myself that work for me. I think some or all may work for you!
Thanks for watching!
Nancy xo
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[@kimjulyofficial]

Great habits to live by Nancy ❤ moving,smiling and a positive mindset does wonders 🥰

[@MamaTenny]

Glad you think so too, it’s working for me! ❤

[@talitasofijakomelj9730]

Such an inspiration! 💪🏻👑

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you!😊❤

[@Jodor--]

One of the best bit of advice I got on nutrition came from Will. He said instead of having a calorie budget each day have a weekly one, as fitness isn't a daily thing it's a weekly monthly yearly thing. I did modify it slightly so I would go max 500 above my maintenance calories in one day

[@Cyblps]

I am so glad I found your channel!

[@MamaTenny]

Me too! Welcome!😘

[@lagirl4648]

You are such an inspiration!❤

[@shardaycota9164]

No peri menopause/ menopause weight gain !?that's impressive!! 👏 👏 I love this video ❤

[@RUVA1]

I wanna age like you 💪🏾

[@suomynonaanonymous]

Same, I want to look like her NOW and I am in my 20s LOL.

[@MamaTenny]

Geez, you guys!💋☺️☺️

[@CharleneSawe]

Thanks ....I have to remember the smile more advice...

[@pinquilimoneide]

Great tips that are really easy to implement!

[@gioiazucchero]

Thanks for sharing 😊!! I love all these tips!

[@MamaTenny]

I appreciate it, thank you!😘

[@vanessaflorival2384]

Great video!!

[@user-wl3nj5zs5n]

Thank you for sharing your essentials habits Nancy! Completely agree, smiling and moving are my favourites ❤❤

[@MamaTenny]

Mine too! Appreciate you watching!😘

[@pattiupton1499]

I liked the food visual swap!

[@clcnj5365]

“make your bed“. Gotta give credit to the man who started this. Admiral William H. McRaven If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day.

[@MamaTenny]

Absolutely, he definitely made it famous!! Personally, I didn’t start because of him and have had that habit long before 2014, I’m 62 after all! (Though Admiral McRaven is a few years older than me 😂) Thx for watching!

[@alaska3120]

This is really helpful advice ❤

[@wheetypeedy]

I just found you today. Wow just exactly what i needed.

[@MamaTenny]

Awesome, so happy to have you here!

[@ninak949]

Love the video, the swapping and moving part I liked the most, the outtakes were fun too :D

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you! Believe me, there are lots of outtakes!😂❤️

[@sanysamerkel760]

Amazing Nancy!

[@MamaTenny]

Omg, thanks Sanysa! Appreciate you being here!😊

[@Lynn-nd8po]

Thank you Nancy for supporting women's health and building each other up. These are great tips and I would like more on the swapping habit, especially how to balance the whole day. I can't figure out marcos and I find that too stressful and confusing. Hope you are doing well and thank you again for sharing!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Lynn! I’m not a macro counter either! After a while you can just look at your meal and see that it’s balanced. The key is you have to be honest with yourself! No swapping fruit and yogurt for a slab of cheesecake!😂

[@lkylaurenkay]

FACTS!!

[@lyndaboca8111]

Awww you're the best! Big Smiles Always & Eat the Fries!

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Lynda! Yes, the lure of the fries never dies 😂🍟

[@r-anne7375]

Love the out takes at the end 😆 Also like to learn how you keep yourself looking great ! You are a reminder that I have to workout daily.. I also make my bed every morning. As a mater of fact, the whole house has to be in order. Thanks for all the tips !

[@MamaTenny]

Wonderful!! Thank you so much for watching ❤

[@mollypasser3416]

You are the best and like @HighTideSoaps said That outfit is FIRE! 😍. 1,000% YES to all, but gosh smiling and positivity, that is something my 24 year old perfectionist daughter really needs. It would make such a positive impact on her life. You are amazing and authentic and real. Thank you for all that you do 🙏

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Molly, means a lot 😘❤️

[@coffofcuppee]

Hi Mama Tenny, What a wonderful, simple video with so much basic knowledge. ❤

[@MamaTenny]

So happy you enjoyed it, thank you!❤️

[@HighTideSoaps]

That outfit was on FIRE. Great tips, thanks so much for sharing :D

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks so much for watching! 😍

[@wendyetheridge9653]

Great tips to ponder and incorporate into our lives! Your a wonderful motivator! Feeling good too that I’m not the only one who Iikes to come home to a made bed lol

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Wendy, I appreciate that!

[@wheetypeedy]

I love your number 1# I play pickleball 4 days a week. But i love dancing in my studio by myself.😂 what a lovely lively channel

[@MamaTenny]

The best! Thank you!💗

[@jent8426]

This is an amazing list! I’ve never really thought about it, but I do all of these things. I’m definitely not lean, but these habits have helped me maintain my weight. 👍🏻

[@MamaTenny]

That’s awesome Jen.👍🏼I think maintaining weight is particularly difficult for so many, hence the yo-yo effect! Thanks for your comment !❤️

[@alaina2768]

Great tips. I need to work on the socializing one. Love the outfit. Those pants are amazing.

[@MamaTenny]

Yes! Thank you Alaina! 😍

[@adeletrimble4046]

I love how you think about your calorie intake as a budget. Great idea!

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Adele, great to see you!❤️

[@ToThinkOfBooks]

At 29, I can only hope that I age as well as you. Thank you for sharing your habits!

[@MamaTenny]

You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed!😘

[@ulrikep.]

I found you randomly and I'm amazed by you and your habits! You look great and so does your home! You are a role model for me that I can reach my ideal weight in 1 year and that I want to change a lot of things in my life. Greetings from Austria 🌻🌲

[@MamaTenny]

Welcome!! I’m delighted that you found me! You’ve got this, sending loads of good wishes your way 😘

[@ulrikep.]

@@MamaTenny thank you so much 😘

[@franchescathodi7903]

Really helpful 😄😊

[@MamaTenny]

Glad you think so! Thank you!😍

[@gumabrassempouy2317]

amazing. real. true. also swag. the smiling method is so underrated.

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you!❤️😁

[@missyleng]

As soon as I get up I make my bed, I socialize all day for my job, I just want to get home and be quiet. But I would definitely go say hello if I seen you!❤ I was down on finch for an eye appointment, I had my eyes open for you lol

[@MamaTenny]

One of these days Missy, for sure! And if you’re socializing all day, you need a break!🙊😂

[@SunPrincessXKianaX]

Good tips!

[@MamaTenny]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much for tuning in! ❤️

[@lubnan08]

Great video❤

[@MamaTenny]

Glad you liked it!!

[@sonyamastick]

Really good tips!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Sonya, I appreciate it!❤️

[@Lizzy514]

Enjoyed this. I need to work on the happy part. :D Faithful rigorous exercise since I was a kid. I don't eat sugar or drink coffee or alcohol. I make my bed. I just don't smile. I'll give it a try.

[@MamaTenny]

Elizabeth, you’ve mastered all the hard ones! This one should be a piece of cake!😁

[@angieadler3709]

I do all 7. Great minds think a like.

[@MamaTenny]

Omg, yes!!👍🏼😘

[@roger12393]

After watching this video I put in my walking tape and walked 2 miles I will be doing this everyday . When the weather gets better my husband and I walk outside. I get so lazy in the winter. You said your weight is about 110lbs how tall are you? Love your videos!

[@michaelagarcia4533]

5'5

[@MamaTenny]

Sounds perfect! I actually love walking in the winter too, I am the bundle up queen! I put on my snow pants and I have rechargeable heated mitts and a vest! Victoria says I look like a kid going out for recess😂 And @michaelagarcia4533 is correct, I’m 5’5”. Thx Michael!

[@Didi-ir1gr]

🙏🏻

[@jujn4l]

One thing I’ve learned about maintaining body weight is that it’s a lot of work… harder than the journey. I’m pretty happy now but I wonder if I can keep up over the decades. Counting on the many changes have become and stay habit.

[@MamaTenny]

You’ve got this! These habits just become second nature! Don’t allow yourself to get dragged back to routines and choices that didn’t work. I have faith!💕

[@qwertzuiop875]

I love thinking about my happiness spreading while walking happily around the city 🙈

[@MamaTenny]

Even if you’re trolling me, I love the sentiment ❤️😘

[@jonsmith9728]

deff. agree with the social aspect, social media seemingly only created more isolation (I don't use social media and seeing its impact, i'm glad i skipped that trend).... last time i checked light beer was the same as water lol... and deff. agree with the last point too, to many couch potatoes

[@MamaTenny]

And you are definitely no couch potato Jon! Too busy running from one gym to the other!😂 I like your insight on social media! It’s supposed to be social but is just more solitude, hmmmm ✅ Your insight on beer=water may not be as sound!🤣

[@kat2878]

you inspire me so much - just love your channel - can you tell me - (I really hate counting calories - i know that sounds like an excuse - but the problem is - i get too fixated on it - and then its all or nothing for me )- in addition to your swap outs - do you limit your meal/snack times a day? - thank you!!!!

[@MamaTenny]

Hi there, thanks for your comment! I just can’t count calories either! I typically have 3 meals a day and 1 snack. My snack time is usually in the later afternoon as we have dinner around 7. I don’t find that I’m hungry for anything else but I will definitely have a little something if we’re going out for a later dinner and I’m really feeling it! Just something small like a scoop of Greek yogurt or a couple of slices of cooked turkey breast so I’m not starving! If your meals are balanced with protein and fat and complex carbs it should sustain you till your next one. Best to you!❤️

[@TimmyTurner421]

Wow already 32.500 subscribers!

[@MamaTenny]

I know!! Thanks Timmy, I’m making progress!😍

[@victoriatennyson]

Phew, thank god I already make my bloody bed.

[@MamaTenny]

Haha, mama knows best! You already have a beautiful smile too 🥰What shall we work on next? Maybe I could teach you to dance?🤣😂

[@jeazux]

do you know if will is going to restock his summit merch

[@christytach]

Lately not making my bed has been working out better for me... Thank you for informing us on your healthy fat swaps too! I love your videos!!

[@MamaTenny]

Hmmm, should I ask why Christy?😂🛏️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@christytach]

It seems to get me out the door quicker when I don't make the bed and also I have two kitty cats that prefer the bed unmade

[@margaretjohnston7320]

As I get older I don't like heavy meals. I would cut my burger in 1/2 lose the mayo, add pickles, eat 1/2 the fries so I don't need a nap😂 gravy on the side. Um yup my Mother in law, and sister in law want us to meet up for lunch Saturday😂 no salads at that restaurant but amazing burgers! Just when I started a clean eating kick, to be fit by April. Lol would a chicken wrap be better? They offer that.

[@margaretjohnston7320]

Chicken wrap lose the fries and gravy for now.

[@MamaTenny]

Oh Margaret, you sound like you’ve got it all figured out! So on track 👏🏼If you’re only having 1/2 the burger (maybe they have chicken or turkey burger?) probably not too different to the wrap. They always hide the pesky sauces in those! Have a few fries and ditch the gravy. You’ve still got to live and be happy. Plus, you don’t want grief from the MIL😂 Some of the wraps are more cals than the bun. Glad you’re not a mayo freak-that’s a killer. Enjoy yourself, protein and some fat from the burger is A-OK😘

[@margaretjohnston7320]

@MamaTenny sounds good burger it is lol. Never thought about the sauces in the wrap. Thankyou! Update: I ended up asking for a tomato and extra lettuce on my burger no sauces. Gravy on the side. When I got it, I took the tomato and lettuce, made a salad, took the burger off. Had fries, just added a tsp. of gravy on the burger. Never ate the bun. My fam looked at me like🤔 I said what?! Salisbury steak and salad. All they said was smart! Yum. Lol

[@Ranch-girl]

❣️🙏♥️

[@MamaTenny]

Yay!🙌🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@lalablotz7348]

I need those pants

[@MamaTenny]

They’re from Mango!😘

[@jeazux]

thoose pants made my phone glitch