}This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Orchard Valley Harvest . The opinions and text are all mine. I have always considered myself a pretty active person who lives a full life. I went to the gym, worked 14 hour days, went out with friends, went to museums and concerts and traveled. Losing weight was as easy as skipping a meal or two or eating a few salads instead of cheeseburgers.

Fast forward 25 years and things sure have changed! My office is my living room, my power suits have been replaced with sweats and going to the gym is a thing of the past. I just don’t have make the time to be healthy like I used to. And then the diagnosis of being pre-diabetic came and turned my world upside down (in a good way.) Now I am more invested in my health and am getting up and out and moving my body. But how do you do that when you are a busy mom, wife, career person? With these amazing hacks!

1. Hydration: I was never much of a water person, but I have learned to love it. I grab a flavor packets and I am drinking my daily allotment of H2O. I never leave the house without a water bottle so I am not tempted to fall back into the diet soda routine.
2. Exercise: This word used to be spat out like a curse word! I hated to exercise. Now I love to move my body and how I feel (and look) after sticking with it for a while. I keep my sneakers in the car so when I get the chance, I can get in 20 minutes to walk.

1. Food: I used to skip breakfast and lunch and by dinner was starving. I would eat just about everything I could lay my hands on. Kind of like a human vacuum cleaner! Now I eat on a schedule and always keep a health snack with me like a Grab & Go snack from Orchard Valley Harvest.
2. Rest: I have suffered from insomnia for years, getting just a few hours sleep at night. Now I have learned to turn off my mind, relax my body and sleep 8+ hours a night. This is not only good for my health, it is good for my slimmed down body! I also take 15-20 minutes a day, no matter where I am, to do some meditation and give thanks and gratitude for the things in my life.

I have always been a snacker, but not always a healthy snacker. With the Grab & Go and multipack sizes of Cranberry Almond Cashew Trail Mix, Dark Chocolate Almonds and Chocolate Raisin Nut Trail Mix from Orchard Valley Harvest, I can snack healthy. The Grab & Go snack packs from Orchard Valley Harvest are full of nuts and fruits used are picked at their peak, minimally processed and have no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Not only are they super tasty and great for my on the go life, but they are also Non-GMO, which is very important to me.

When I was writing this post, I was going to tell you which of the Orchard Valley Harvest snacks I liked the best. Problem is, I couldn’t. I LOVE them all!! The Cranberry Almond Cashew Trail Mix has these tart yet sweet cranberries with the crunch almonds and cashews, which are my favorite nuts! The Chocolate Raisin Nut Trail Mix has two of my favorite flavor combinations; sweet and salty. And oh my goodness, the Dark Chocolate Almonds are so good you guys! I save these for the end of my day when I want something special. There is something to be said about the paring of a crunchy almond and that sweet, but not too sweet, dark chocolate coating.

Orchard Valley Harvest snacks are a great alternative to chips and other impulse purchases like chips and candy, which are not something I can have in my life. The folks at Orchard Valley Harvest are dedicated to offering products with great quality and taste. Looking to satisfy a your sweet or savory craving, taking that mid-day break or refuel before a workout? Orchard Valley Harvest has you covered! You can find the Orchard Valley Harvest snacks in the product section of your local Walmart. I found mine right smack dab in the middle of the department, between the deli and the fresh produce. Need help finding a store that carries the Orchard Valley Harvest products? Just check out their handy store locator for a store near you. Be sure to stay current with Orchard Valley Harvest and follow them on Facebook.

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What are your tips for staying healthy on the go?

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