Everyone seems to be too busy for their own good lately. People are rushing to meet deadlines and flying out the door to beat the morning rush hour. It's easy to see how no one has time to eat healthy or keep up with an exercise plan. How are we supposed to focus on our health when there are so many more important things on our agendas? It's so much easier to grab a quick candy bar or a fast food lunch when you only have 15 to 30 minute breaks. But there are some things that you can do to fit health into your busy schedule.

One of the easiest things you can do to start eating healthier while on the job is keeping fruits and vegetable snacks on hand. When you're swamped with meetings and presentations, the temptation to just grab something out of the vending machine is pretty high. It's a whole lot easier to grab something quick on the way to the conference room than it is to actually sit down and eat. Keeping healthy alternatives around can encourage better snacking. Grab an apple or banana instead of your normal candy bar. You cut down on calories and give yourself a good energy boost.

Another temptation that comes from a vending machine is one of our biggest downfalls, soda. Soda is packed with sugar and unneeded calories. The caffeine in it can also lead to a major crash when you need energy the most. To prevent this, keep a water bottle handy on your desk. This way, you can drink from that instead of always running to get another pop. You save money and cut down on your waste by not always going to the soda machine.

When you lead a busy life, it's hard to find time to exercise as well. Running your own errands instead of sending an assistant to do it allows you to burn off some of that fat that's built up. When you need to make a copy, get up and do it yourself. Plus this gives you a chance to break away from staring at the computer and let your legs roam free. Taking a 5 minute walk can give your brain a boost and knock you out of a sleepy state of mind. Speaking of walking, when you end up in a stressful encounter stepping away from it for a few minutes can help a lot. Not only does it give you a chance to take a few deep breaths, it lets you think about how to handle the situation while giving you an opportunity to exercise.

Everyone knows how hard it can be to fit a healthy lifestyle into an already packed schedule. When you're focused on everything else in your life, your health is usually the last thing on your mind. But with a few easy changes each day, you can make a huge difference in your overall well being.