Healthy Weight Loss & Maintenance Tips

There is still time to get fit and shed your winter weight for good. Here are some tips for living healthy and getting results now!

First, you’ll need to boost your metabolism. I recommend a total body strength-training workout at least 2-3 times per week, along with moderately intense cardiovascular activity 30 minutes a day 3-5 days a week.

Second, you’ll need to eat small frequent meals (5-6) throughout the day. Split your daily calorie intake between the meals and combine a good fat, complex carbohydrate and a lean protein in each meal. This will keep your body burning fuel and stave off the urge to overeat later. Some examples of these small meals might be an apple along with a tablespoon of peanut butter and a fat free cheese stick, nonfat Greek yogurt with frozen fruit and ½ of almonds, or half a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread with some red pepper, spinach and avocado.

Next, continually challenge your body. Change your routine every 3 to 6 weeks, depending upon intensity and your rate of adaptation to the program.
If motivation is what you need, grab a friend, sign-up for an event, or try a new activity. Do activities you enjoy so you stick with it, making a habit of daily exercise.

Create goals for yourself. Use the S.M.A.R.T. method by making goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-Driven and Time-Sensitive.

Finally, be kind to yourself. It takes time and commitment to make change happen, regardless of what area of your life you are working on.

Brenda Booth, NASM-CPT & Nutrition Coach, Body One Wellness, LLC http://www.bodyonewellness.com/
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