Envision "You"
Make it a point to turn YOU into your first priority. Think about your daily goals every morning to give purpose to your day, and every night before you go to sleep. Think about your vision of the ultimate person you'd like to be - strong, healthy, and happy. Reaffirm your belief in yourself and your goals, and you'll find yourself taking the steps you need to achieve them.
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On the Road!
You know the story - you go on vacation or a business trip and your exercise routine goes out the window. Well, it's time to break that pattern! Next time you have to stay in a hotel, look at it as an opportunity to change your workout. Bench dips, lunges, squats, and push-ups don't require any special equipment. Many hotels have gyms and pools. If there's only a pool, do your strength training exercises in the water, which will provide some extra resistance. If the hotel doesn't have any exercise facilities, search the internet for a gym nearby that offers day passes - most do.
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Know Your Worth!
We're conditioned to believe that more equals better. Just look at the endless marketing of fast food! We're constantly encouraged to eat more in order to take advantage of the "bargain." But what kind of bargain are you getting if you're eating 100 french fries in one sitting just to save a quarter you would've spent in the first place? And the reality is that Americans are paying for this illogical thinking with their health and with their lives. Don't get sucked in by the marketing suits. Remember, cheap food is made with cheap ingredients. Understand your worth and invest in a REAL value meal.
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Use the Golden Hour!
After training, during the period known as the golden hour (45-60 minutes after a workout), muscles absorb the most nutrients. You don't have to have a huge meal, just a little something that contains both protein and carbs will give the best results. Example: a banana and protein shake.
Portion Control Matters!
For many of us, portion control is a big issue. We eat until we are stuffed, not until we reach a feeling of satisfactory. Unfortunately, eating yourself into a food coma can lead to weight gain. You should eat every 3-4 hours. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with two snacks in between to keep your blood sugar steady. It might even be helpful to stock up on portion control plates and bowls - you'll be less inclined to take the large portions of food, and will probably realize you are full after a smaller serving than you are used to! Just remember that you don't need to fill those large plates; your body will function just fine with a smaller serving. And when you fit into those skinny jeans, you'll thank yourself!
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Get rid of belly bulge!
Want to reduce your belly fat? Don't just drop and start doing crunches. You have to concentrate on your diet too. Try to reduce your sodium intake to about 2,000mg or less, boost your water intake, and cut out all the greasy, fattening foods that helped build that bulge in the first place.
What's in your deli meat?
Deli meats seem like a fast and easy way to make a meal, especially when you're in a rush. A lot of people never really take the time to actually look and see what's in those convenient packages. Most of them contain artificial flavorings like MSG and preservatives like nitrates and nitrites. So next time you're in the deli section, choose products made without the artificial stuff. Check out the ingredients lists before you buy it. You'll be doing your body a favor.
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