Are you ready to get in shape? If so, here are 5 quick and practical tips will tell you how.
1. Ditch the soda. Soda has loads of sugar that go straight to your problem areas when you drink it. If you drink soda like some people drink coffee then you will not be able to go cold turkey. Make small steps to get yourself off of the carbonated beverage. If you are used to drinking it everyday, take it down to every other day and then just a few days a week. Your waist line will begin to thank you.
2. WATER. WATER. WATER. Water is our bodies' life support. With all of the foods out there with high sugar and sodium contents, we sometimes forget to replenish our bodies naturally. Water should be your number one buddy when you are trying to lose weight. Not only does it flush out your system, but it also makes your skin clearer.
3. Veggies and Fruits are your friends! With the hustle and bustle in our daily lives, we find it much easier to grab our food "to go." Because we are so busy, we neglect preparing fresh fruits and veggies. With juicers, you can get triple the amount of fruits and veggies in one day than you would in one week! Also, when you juice, you are getting the nutrients into your bloodstream much faster because it is a liquid as opposed to eating all of those fruits and vegetables. Also, juicing is very yummy too!
4. Drink less alcohol. Alcohol is full of calories. It is easy for us to consume more than we should while hanging out with friends, watching the game, or relaxing after a long day. Most alcoholic drinks have lots of yeast that travel right to our tummies to hibernate. This is why you may see some men with "beer bellies"... women too. Drinking less alcohol will not only help you physically, but mentally as well.
5. Get up and MOVE! Exercise combined with healthy eating is the BEST way to get in shape. You don't need an expensive gym membership or large fitness equipment in your home. All you need is for your body to move for at least 30 minutes a day. Go for a walk or jog or do some jumping jacks in your living room. The mission is to get your heart pumping. Cardio exercises are imperative to not only boosting your metabolism but to also fighting heart disease, diabetes, and a number of other health issues.
By T. Mitchell
