Sacrifice and deprivation are words we think of when trying to lose weight. It doesn’t have to be that way though. What you should be doing is what you already know. Eat the right kinds of foods, avoid the wrong foods and exercise right. Instead of making a drastic change in your lifestyle I invite you to pick 3 things from this list to promote weight loss, decrease your risk of disease and will get you looking and feeling sassy!
#1: Eat your greens
Your diet should include a plethora of colorful veggies and fruits, and healthy fats (nuts, seeds, their derivative butters, certain oils, and avocados). Avoid processed carbs (Yes that means the gummy worms you are nibbling on now), trans fats and partially hydrogenated fats.
#2: Move Frequently
Sitting for hours a day then going to the gym for an hour does not mean you can rule the possibility of weight gain or joint pain. Yes one hour is better than zero hours but I recommend moving around the entire day. No, I don’t mean you need to be doing sprints around the office but get up every hour and walk a bit. Take a walk during your lunch hour or take a yoga class during your lunch break. Basically just move around. Strong bones and connective tissue happens from spending several hours each day moving around at a low level aerobic pace. Doing this will increase your energy level and reduce the effects of aging.
#3: Pick Heavy Things Up
Quick bursts of intense physical effort promotes improvements and adaptations in muscle tone, size and power.
#4: Get Your ZZZZZ’s
Adequate sleep helps the immune system work optimally, and promotes the release of hormones that enhance brain and endocrine function.
#5: Put away your iPhone...I dare you.
Get outdoors and release some mental stress. Put on your sassiest workout gear and throw on a sparkly headband and go outside for a game of flag football, capture the flag or field hockey. You want to engage in some leisurely outdoor play.
To be the best you can be avoid being careless and let yourself become distracted by reading a text message from your BFF or checking your Facebook on the go. Stay away from sugars, sodas, chemically altered fats, processed, packaged, fried and preserved foods. Make sure you are being smart with your food choices and I guarantee you will feel and look better!
