I was compensated by McDonald’s in exchange for posting. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.
A healthy lifestyle can help you feel better, look better, and live better. When you live a healthy lifestyle, everything else in your life improves, as well. It’s one of the best things you can do for yourself. My family has adopted a few simple changes that help us live a healthier lifestyle for today, tomorrow, and forever.
Simple Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle
All it takes are a few small changes to your life to help get you on the road to being healthier today. These simple steps are painless and easy to do, and as we all know, those are the kinds of changes that we’re more apt to stick to.
Drink More Water
If you’re anything like me, you don’t drink nearly enough water. I’ll be the first to admit that I need improvement in this department. Because I’m trying to drink more water, my husband decided that he should, as well, and that we should encourage the kids to drink more water, too. After all a properly hydrated body is a healthy body.
Move
Movement is key to a healthy lifestyle, and the more movement the better. I’ve been doing this for a while. I picked up running again, and I’ve been feeling great. I’ve even gotten my husband in on the act. Even the kids are getting excited about exercise. I make sure they get in an hour of physical play every day before going to a movie or their learning apps. While you may not be a runner, even a walk is a step in the right direction. If you have a treadmill, get on it and just walk for a 1/2 hour. Or go for a walk outside. You can build from there to walking longer and even running if you choose. Whatever you do, any movement is good for your body and key to a healthier life.
More Veggies
Eat veggies, veggies, and more veggies. They’re essential to a healthy lifestyle. Vegetables are chock full of important vitamins and minerals, and fibrous veggies are good for digestion. Aim for half your plate to be filled with vegetables at every meal. Pro tip: Stay away from corn. Corn is just little yellow starch nibblets. Instead, choose vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes. They’re delicious, and they’re very good for you. If you have a picky eater, throw a little cheese sauce on top. It’s easy to make, and it tends to get even the pickiest eater excited about their veggies. Not too much cheese, though. You’re aiming for a healthy lifestyle. 
Lean Meats
Protein is important, and lean meats can give you all the protein you need without all the fat you don’t. Fish, chicken breast, pork, and very lean beef are all good protein sources to include in your healthy menu options.
Opt for Healthier Choices When Eating Out
A healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to suffer. Little changes, remember? When you eat out, only eat half the portion given to you. Opt for dishes that include lots of veggies and those lean proteins I mentioned earlier. For those times when you really need your fix, opt for a healthier version of your favorite treat.
I’m a big fan of McDonald’s sausage biscuits. I treat myself to them a couple of times a month. Now, when I treat myself, I can do it and still keep my healthy lifestyle going. Because now, they have a chicken sausage option. Yes! Chicken sausage. It’s great. It has all that great McDonald’s breakfast flavor that I love but with fewer calories and less fat. I’d call that a big win for me. Now I can have my cake – I mean sausage – and eat it, too. Yay!
A Healthy Lifestyle is All About Tweaking
Rather than going on some crazy crash diet or weird fad, just tweak out your own life for a healthy lifestyle. Drink more water, eat more veggies, and opt for healthier alternatives when you eat out. I know I’ll always be having the chicken sausage when I enjoy my McDonald’s sausage biscuit.
Giveaway: One winner will receive a $25 McDonald’s gift card. This giveaway is run via rafflecopter so click read more to see the actual giveaway. The only mandatory entry is to tell me why you are excited about trying the McDonald’s chicken sausage in the comment section proceeding this post. While the other entries are optional, I highly suggest filling them out to increase your chances of winning. US only. Good luck!
I would like to see a fast food place that can make them appealing instead of HAVING to eat at home where I know I CAN. What a wonderful convenience this would be for us!
I’m excited to try it because I love breakfast foods, including sausage.
I would love to try this! So handy to get breakfast there for me.
I want to try it because I’m a huge McDonald’s fan and I know it’s gonna taste great!
I am excited to try the new sausage because it sounds healthier than pork.
I am excited about the new chicken sausage because really, breakfast at McDonalds is my favorite meal to eat there. I love their sausage McMuffins, and this chicken option would be healthier and I can have them more often!
I’m excited to try it because I love chicken and I love sausage so this would be an interesting combo.
I don’t eat red meat, so the idea of still being able to have sausage and it being chicken really excites me.
I’m excited to try it because I love McDonald’s and this chicken sausage sounds delicious.
Step in the right direction towards eating better when not eating at home.
I like breakfast sandwiches in general and chicken sausage is more healthy.
I love the idea of getting a McD’s favorite with a healthier option!
We love McDonald’s. I want to try because I have never had chicken sausage before
Well, I’m just plain curious: I’ve never tried Chicken Sausage before. I think I’ll give McDonald’s a visit this weekend just to taste what the fuss is about.
I am excited to try it because looks tasty! to me and its something new to have for breakfast
It would be a healthier alternative to pork sausage
I would like to try the Chicken Sausage because I have never tried it before.
I just went their this past week-end and got the Egg White Mc Mcffin! I was surprised it was very good and filling. I’ve been trying to stay away from worse choices and the Chicken Sausage is something I would really love to try!!
I am excited that they now have a lower calorie option like this for breakfast!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I would like to try it because it looks delicious and I don’t eat red meat.
I love trying different new things so if it’s chicken sausage I’m up to try it because I don’t really like sausage but if it taste like chicken I’m all for it.
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love to try new items this sounds amazing
i think i would love the chicken sausage,i love all the other foods they have
I love their regular sausage and believe that their chicken variety will be just as good (if not better). I like having an option.
Because it sounds good
Thanks for the chance
I am excited to try the McDonald’s chicken sausage because I love all day breakfast.
I’m trying to cut back on fat and other unhealthy things for my family, and we’ve been switching to chicken sausage at home. I would love to be able to eat healthier when I eat fast food, too. I’m a long-time lover of everything McDonalds, too.
I’m excited to try McDonald’s chicken sausage because it is a healthier breakfast choice.
I love mcdonalds breakfast, especially their hash browns! I make chicken sausage at home, so I’d love to try mcdonald’s version!
We love chicken and we love sausage, this would be perfect to try!
I would like to try this chicken sausage because it seems like it would have less saturated fat than other sausage.
Because I love trying new things, this sounds yummy!
I am excited because I love McDonald’s!
That looks and sounds so good. I would love to try this because it is much leaner and much healthier. This is perfect because I am trying to grasp a hold of my weight gain and get a bit healthier! Cheers for 2016!
I have never tried chicken sausage before.
I’m excited to try this because it sounds like a healthier version and sounds yummy.
I’m excited to try it because I love breakfast foods and I haven’t tried chicken sausage before. It sounds like it will be really good.
I would like to try it as it is a healthier version of my favorite bfast sandwich. Thank you
It looks like a quick delicious and filling breakfast on my way to work.
I have had chicken sausage before. So I am excited to try it at McDonalds
I am excited to try it because it sounds so good and I like their mcmuffins.
I love the McMuffin…and I think the chicken sausage sounds like a healthier alternative.
Yes, I am excited to try McDonald’s new Chicken Sausage.
I’m excited because it will help me keep on track with healthy eating while treating myself out!
I’m excied to try this chicken because I’m a fan of McDonal’ds in general and am always excted to try new menu items from them
Sausage McMuffins are my favorite McD’s treat! I would love to give the new chicken sausage a try!
I started eating chicken sausage a year ago and am excited to try it at McDonald’s. I drive through there a lot with my son when he gets fries so now I have something to look forward to!
I want to try this because i love mcdonald food
I am excited because I try to avoid red meat as much as possible and this would be a great alternative.
I only recently tried chicken sausage and I really like it. I think chicken sausage and apple would go together very well.
I’m excited to try this because I love McDonalds and their sausage is too greasy.
I am looking forward to it because it is healthier than pork sausage. Besides, pork sausage has been bothering my stomach lately.
I eat breakfast at McDonald’s most of the time. Excited to try this.
I love sausage, and recently tried chicken sausage from our local Farmers Market. It was delicious! I’d like to see if this McDonald’s sandwich is anything like that!
I’m excited to try it because it has fewer calories and less fat.
I’m excited to try it because it sounds delicious! My family is a big fan of breakfast!
My family and I love McDonalds and their sausage breakfast biscuit is one of my favorites! I’m always looking for healthier options while eating out, so I would love to try their chicken sausage!
I am always up for healthier options.
I’m glad McDonald’s is offering chicken sausage, as I have been trying to eat healthier.
Looks delicious and is lower in fat!
It looks really good!
Chicken sausage seems like a healthier option, but I’m not sure it’s something I would love. I would definitely try it out though! My family and I don’t eat out often, maybe twice a month, but we do love McDonalds! Good food and great prices!
I like it because the chicken sausage is healthier so I could eat it more frequently
My teen is a picky eater but I want HER to try this because I think she’d like it. It’d make college traveling easier if she could find something to eat.
It sounds like it would be healthier and less fattening so I would try it.
I am excited because it is healthier
I’m excited because I substituting chicken and turkey for higher fat items! I didn’t know they were offering chicken sausage but I definitely want to try it now!
I never had chicken sausage and I am wondering what it taste like.
I want to try it because it is a healthier version of sausage. I don’t care for sausage but since it’s made with chicken I think it will taste good.
I am excited because I’ve always liked McD’s breakfast.
I am excited to try the McDonald’s Chicken Sausage because I love having healthy options when eating at fast food places
I think it sounds pretty good and my son really was excited to try it.
I am excited to try it because I love to try new breakfast items.
I’m excited to try the McDonald’s chicken sausage because I love breakfast foods.
I’m excited for the idea of a healthier breakfast sandwich option!
I’m excited to try it because it’s something new at McDonalds. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m excited to try it because it’s a healthier option than pork and an interesting new flavor
I am so glad McDonald’s is trying to be a little healthier! I am excited to try the new chicken sausage because I love Turkey bacon and sausage and I bet chicken is just as good!
I like turkey sausage so excited to try chicken plus like trying new things at Mcdonald’s
I am excited to try McDonald’s chicken sausage because I think it will taste great and be a little healthier.
because the the new chicken sausage sounds healthier
I would love to try this new chicken sausage sandwich, it’s a lower calorie and healthier option for breakfast!
the best part is you can get breakfast for lunch
We love McDonalds breakfast! This looks really yummy!
It sounds like a healthier alternative to regular sausage.
i want to try this as a healthier option to eating the pork sausage. i also don’t care for their canadian bacon so this would be a nice breakfast or even breakfast for dinner selection!
It is a healthier option. I would love to try it.
I want to try because it seems delicious.
I love McDonald’s breakfast sandwiches!! I am so glad that they are doing it all day now instead of just the morning for I like breakfast dinners too.
I would like to try this healthier option. wondering if it still has a chicken flavor if if the sausage seasonings are more prominent.
Sausage McMuffins are my favorite and if I can cut a few calories and fat with chicken, I’m all for it.
I’m excited because I love all things Mcdonalds
I love chicken the best so I am excited to try chicken sausage!!
McDonalds tastes yummy! I’m sure this will too.
I’m excited to try this because it sounds so yummy!
I’m excited to try the McDonald’s chicken sausage because it sounds less greasy and healthier than pork sausage.
I am excited because we get bored with the usual same ol’ few sandwiches we order.
Ive never tried chicken sausage before – sounds yummy!
sounds delicious at McD’s
I’m excited to try this because it would be healthier for me and my family.
I can’t wait to try the chicken sausage because I love sausage and this will make it a bit healthier
Breakfast is my favorite meal and i am excited to try anything new for breakfast. thanks for the chance
I would live to try this because I love chicken sausage
I’m excited about this because it’s a healthier version of the mcmuffin and it looks super yummy!
I have never tried chicken sausage before.
I’m leery, they just got their egg mcmuffins edible again.
I am excited to try it because it looks yummy.
I’m excited to try McDonald’s chicken sausage because it is a delicious and healthier breakfast option.
I can’t wait to try it and see if I like it or not. I think I will enjoy it, but we’ll see.
I love the McD’s sausage biscuit sandwich. I’m hoping this will be a healthier choice!
I’m excited to try the new Chicken Sausage because I’m always looking to find healthier options at fast food restaurants.
I’m excited to try the chicken sausage because I love breakfast at Mc Donald’s and this sounds like a tasty, healthier option.
I am not usually much of a fan of sausage, but chicken might make a difference in the ‘greasy’ effect.
I’m excited to try it, because I love trying new food.
It looks tasty!
I am excited to try this because I get tired of always ordering the same one thing for breakfast at McDonalds!
I believe that McDonald’s chicken sausage will be a healthier meal choice. I’ve already replaced ground beef with ground turkey and chicken for many of the meals I cook at home.
I’m excited to try it because I can enjoy my favorite breakfast sandwich without all the calories.
I would love to try this new item because I enjoy eating breakfast each morning. I would love something new to try.
it is a new menu item
I want to try it because I love McDonald’s and I know it’s gonna taste great.
I like their breakfast muffins, but don’t get them very often. I’d like to try the chicken sausage.
Thanks for the contest.
I love breakfast and I love sandwiches. Breakfast sandwiches are like heaven to me. I have to try these!
I am excited to try it because I already enjoy the regular sausage sandwich.
I love that it is so affordable
Im excited to try the new sausage because it IS healthier than pork
I am excited to try the new chicken sausage because it sounds great and healthier too
I love the Egg McMuffin at McDonald’s and am definitely interesting in trying one that is a little healthier with the chicken sausage. McMuffins are a great way to start a day (YUM).
I’m excited to try it because I love to try new things!
I’m curious to try anything that’s healthy and yummy!
I love McDonalds! We only eat there about once a month, but it’s always a treat!
I’m eager to try the Chicken Sausage because I don’t eat pork.
Because it sounds like a lighter, healthier choice.
I love sausage and it is probably healthier to eat the chicken sausage instead of the regular sausage.
I eat McDonald’s breakfast very often during the week as it is where I stop before I head in to the office. I’ve been eating their other healthier egg white delight McMuffin and love it, but I have to admit I love sausage as well so when I saw this option I definitely wanted to try it out since I enjoy eating at McD’s but want to make the choice to eat healthier.
I would love to try this option. I didn’t even know they had this.
We usually do not have time for breakfast. I can go to the drive thru to try these new breakfast sandwiches.
I am open to trying new things..that is why I would try it.
This sounds like a delicious, healthier breakfast sandwich.
Chicken sausage is much healthier choice so I’m excited to see if it still tastes great.
I’d like to try it because I enjoy trying new flavors.
I like turkey sausage so I think I’d like chicken sausage too. Way to go, Mickey D’s!
I am excited to try the new sausage because it sounds healthy!
I’m always up for trying breakfast!
I would love to try it because I love sausage but have never tried chicken sausage.
I would like to try it as I use chicken sausage for different meals I cook, and I like it.
Because it’s new, and it is very healthy! I am trying to adopt a new healthier lifestyle…so this would be perfect! I didn’t even know they had this, so thank you! God bless everyone!
I love McDonalds and I love to try their new breakfast products.
I always enjoy trying something new. This sounds like a new taste and flavor for me, so I’d like to see how good it is.
I would like to try it because I prefer chicken for meat. Thanks for the chance!
I’d like to try it because I like trying new items on the menu, it looks good.
I think this sounds like a nice healthier option than the regular mcmuffin. Something I won’t feel so guilty about grabbing on the go!
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i love mcdonalds and i can’t wait to try the chicken sausage because i am sure it tastes great
I am excited to try it because I love both chicken and sausage, never thought chicken on a biscuit would be good, but it’s yummy.
I love trying new products.
I am excited to try the chicken sausage because it sounds like it would be a good and healthy choice.
I am excited to try the McDonald’s chicken sausage because I love all day breakfast.
It has been a while since I have gotten a chance to go to McDonald’s and I love breakfast foods, very excited to try it!
Healthier but I love chicken, have to try it.
I haven’t had McDonalds in over a year, this sounds interesting, would love to try it out.
I am so excited to try this.it looks and sounds amazing
I’m excited to try it because I need to eat foods low in fat, and it would be nice if this qualified.
I love chicken, so I am looking to try the McDonald’s chicken sausage. It looks so delicious.
I’m excited to try the Chicken Sausage, since it’s something I’ve never had. I always love trying new foods!
I’d like to try it because I’ve never had chicken sausage.
I am excited to try it as I love sausage and this is a perfect way to eat it healthy.
I am excited because this would be a great, no-guilt treat for those mornings on my way to work.
I’d like to try it because I’m trying to eat healthier
I’m excited to try it because it sounds delicious!
I’m excited to try it because it sounds like it will be a little healthier than the usual sausage & it just sounds tasty too.
Would love to try the new chicken sausage at McDonald’s: less fat than pork sausage, and hopefully a great taste !
I’d like it bc I don’t eat pork sausage!