April is right around the corner, and we all know what that means….. (April showers bring May flowers !!!!! and…) it’s almost bikini season. I’m sure I’m not the only one who describes myself as ‘pudgy’ (emphasis on my growing double chin, hollaaaaaa) in the months of November (thank YOU, thanksgiving) – March. The reality is, abs are made in the kitchen. You can do all the crunches & planks your heart desires, but the results will start showing when you start fueling your body with the right combination of foods.
Sure, eating healthy sounds easy enough .. but what happens when you’re a terrible cook? Or always on the go? Thats when we tend to reach for the rice-krispie treats, or get those iced coffee’s from Dunkin to hold us over. OR, we fail to eat balanced meals throughout the day.
Here are a few tips & tricks to help curb your appetite, and get you on your way to that bikini-bod:
- WATER – Just water. Ditch those sugar filled soda
- {The average American consumes an extra 245 calories a day from soft drinks. That’s nearly 90,000 calories a year—or 25 pounds! And research shows that despite the calories, sugary drinks don’t trigger a sense of fullness the way that food does.}
- MEAL PREP
- {Prepping meals leaves the thinking out of the equation. If you sit down on a Sunday night, plan your meals for the week and begin to cook & tupperware — it will lead to less decisions, and unhealthy choices during the week.}
- GET OUTSIDE
- {Duke University study found that while 30 minutes of daily walking is enough to prevent weight gain in most relatively sedentary people, exercise beyond 30 minutes results in weight and fat loss. Burning an additional 300 calories a day with three miles of brisk walking (45 minutes should do it) could help you lose 30 pounds in a year without even changing how much you’re eating.}
- MAKE A MANTRA
- {One thing I just learned, focus expands. If you focus on the things you can’t do, chances are you won’t do them. Instead, be encouraging and positive to yourself. Sounds stupid I know but simply telling yourself “I’m not hungry” or “I’m going to walk for 45 minutes today”}
- lastly, CHALLENGE YOURSELF
- {Set goals, measure your success, and have fun! Changing your eating choices shouldn’t be a miserable task. Look for fun Pinterest recipes and get inspired by cute bathing suits. Reward yourself, and treat yourself. Challenge yourself to stick to healthy eating for 5 days a week, the smallest changes will make the biggest difference.}
With a little faith, and lots of motivation — that bikini will look better than ever. Weight loss is a long process, but instead of focusing strictly on losing-weight, try first to lead a healthy lifestyle. You’ll feel healthier & happier.
Be fun, be hopeful, be determined (to look hot in your new bikini) be challenged & motivated, but most importantly; beYOU
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