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5 Step Plan to Get That Healthy 365 Day GLOW!
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Every
season, you can look and feel your best with a few tweaks to your lifestyle and
just a little bit of patience and willpower. It is all about keeping the body
aligned, balanced, hydrated, actively moving, nourished, and properly rested.
With these five easy steps, you can maintain a healthy glow, manage your
weight, and have more energy and happiness.
Hydrate
Our bodies
need water. In fact, our bodies give us signs to let us know when we
dehydrated. During the year, if you make this a priority it will help your
energy levels, your skin, and your waistline. In fact, water helps to
moisturize your skin from the inside out. I tell my clients all the time that
water consumption before a meal increases satiety and decreases subsequent
caloric intake. When you feel the urge to snack, ask if maybe your hunger pains
are actually due to dehydration.
Drink tea.
To be more specific, drink green tea. The compounds in green tea called
catechins appear to speed up the rate at which calories are burned. It is also
loaded with antioxidants and isn't as dehydrating as other caffeinated
beverages.
2. Say
Yes to Macronutrients
How many
individuals dislike hearing the word "diet?" Remember, that any
"diet" that promotes the elimination of one of the macronutrients-
proteins, carbohydrates, and fats- is not a practical method of eating that can
be sustained, nor does it have a foundation in health, nutrition, and wellness.
In fact, over the top and fad "diets" actually hinder delay future
weight loss by slowing down the metabolism. So don't "diet" just be
mindful.
For each
meal, imagine your plate full of colorful and vibrant foods comprised of the
three macronutrients. Incorporating whole fruits as a treat are always the best
choice. Tips: Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages, mix with seltzer water,
and eat something small before going to a party.
3. Daily
Detoxification
We will feel
and look our best if the body continues to eliminate excess wastes. This can be
achieved by stocking up on vegetables from the Brassica family (broccoli,
cauliflower, cabbage). Also, consuming high fiber cereals, as well as
acidophilus-rich yogurt, plus water and herbal teas.
4. Relax
and Reflect
It seems
there is never enough time in the day. Sometimes we need to know when enough is
enough. Adequate rest allows the body a chance to properly digest and heal.
Keeping stress in check is one of the best health& beauty secrets out
there.
In your down
time take time for you. Whether it is listening to music, reading a book,
taking a bubble bath, or all of the above, your body will thank you.
5. Shake
What Your Mama Gave You
Incorporating
physical activity into your daily routine boost your mood and increases your
energy levels. We have all heard that when you exercise, your body releases
endorphins. These endorphins give you a euphoric feeling- a boost of happiness.
Who doesn't want to feel that way?
There are
many different aerobic activities to try that will keep your heart in shape and
get you moving and burning those unwanted calories (walking, biking, Zumba,
yoga, kick-boxing). You Pick!
copy righ t By Nia Rennix
copy righ t By Nia Rennix
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