With all the electronic gadgets that are supposed to make our life easier, it's nice to get back to nature once in awhile. This is especially true in your quest for health and fitness. Consider these four tips for developing a more "natural" routine. 1. Evaluate your diet. Consider how close the food you are eating is to its natural form. For example, yogurt can be part of a healthy diet, but how natural is the sweetened kind loaded with fruit syrup? Soda doesn't have many natural ingredients either - other than the water they use. So skip all the sugar and additives and opt for the natural yogurt or water instead. 2. Do yourself a favor by signing up for an outdoor fitness class. Skip the routine of the gym and enjoy the variety the great outdoors has to offer. You'll feel better breathing all the fresh air. You'll become exhilarated and you'll develop a connection to nature. 3. Get the support you need to make exercise a natural routine for you. Consult a fitness coach or sign up for a group exercise class so you have the support and encouragement of others. Find a time that works for you and commit to using that time to further your health and fitness goals. 4. Instead of dining out, cook healthy meals at home. Look for healthy recipes online to add variety to your meal plan. Try to cook with more natural ingredients - vegetables, whole grains, meat and dairy without additives, and fruit. Seasonal fruits and vegetables found at your local market with contain more vitamins and fewer preservatives.