Believe in yourself. Know with
conviction that you CAN accomplish your goals.
Drink water throughout your day.
Do this by carrying a water bottle and opting for
water rather than calorie-filled beverages. This
simple action is extremely beneficial.
Increase your metabolism by
eating small, healthy meals every three hours. This
food should be unprocessed, low in fat and high in
fiber.
Remember, you can always ask
someone for help.
Incorporate High Intensity
Interval Training into your cardio workouts by
performing bursts of high intensity rather than
exercising at a single steady pace.
It's not about will-power,
it's about want-power. You have to want it.
Do not eat processed foods.
These items are high in empty calories and contain a
plethora of chemicals that are harmful to your
health.
Stop talking about losing
weight. Start doing it.
Fat is twice as caloricly
dense as carbohydrates and protein, be sure to limit
the amount you consume. Fill your diet with lean
protein and carbohydrates from plants and whole
grains.
Be wary of products that are
labeled as 'health food'. Always read the nutrition
labels.
Find a workout partner who is
in better shape than you, or better yet work with a
personal trainer to guarantee dramatic results.
Make a habit out of reading
nutrition labels. Avoid items that are high in fat
and carbohydrates.
Destroy negative self talk.
Avoid the trap of high-calorie
beverages after your workouts.
Be consistent with your
workouts. Exercise three to four times each week.
Expect more of yourself.
High fructose corn syrup
should not be in your diet. It's high in calories
and will work against your weight loss goals.
Challenge your body with each
workout. Do different exercises, use different
weights or machines to breakthrough the exercise
plateau.
Eat lots of whole plant foods.
Vegetables, fruits and whole grains are filled with
fiber and antioxidants, vital for your good health.
Do your cardiovascular
exercise after weight training to ensure more fat
burn. Your stored sugars will be depleted during the
weight training then your body will rely on fat
stores to get you through the cardio workout.
Set specific, measurable
goals.
Start each day with a healthy
breakfast. This important meal should be a balance
of carbohydrates, protein and fat to get your
metabolism going strong.
You deserve better...go get
it.
After writing these tips, I
realized how powerful and inspiring they are. Print
this list and place it somewhere that you'll see
often - this will keep you motivated and pumped up
to accomplish your goals.
If your New Year's Resolution
has to do with losing weight and getting into great
shape (and whose isn't?) then guarantee your success
by working with a fitness expert who can guide you
to success.
Don't Fall Into This Trap
Did you make a New Year's
Resolution this year? If you did, keep this in mind:
It has been reported that 92% of New Year's
Resolutions end in failure. Why? Truthfully, most
people make unrealistic resolutions. They quickly
get discouraged and then abandon the idea entirely.
To ensure that you accomplish
your New Year's Resolution, stick with a goal that
is realistic rather than intimidating. Check out
these examples:
Instead of resolving to lose
50 pounds in four months, commit yourself to
exercising 3 to 4 times each week.
Instead of resolving to give
up all carbs, commit to bring healthy lunches to
work instead of going through a fast food drive
thru.
Instead of resolving to drop 3
sizes in 3 months, commit to losing 1 pound each
week until you reach your goal weight.
Instead of resolving to never
eat out again, commit to eating healthy all week and
rewarding yourself with one meal out on the
weekends.
