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!
I like to say that,
"working up a good sweat is comparable to getting a mini -facial."
"When the pores dilate, sweat expels trapped dirt and oil. Just make sure
you cleanse your face afterward so the build-up doesn't get sucked back into
the pores.
Those are my 5 Tips to
getting that 365-day Healthy GLOW. Hopefully, you will apply these steps to get
the results, I know you can achieve!
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