Just about everyone looks forward to a new year because it gives us a fresh start. As I said last Monday, there are some steps I always take to get in shape after the holidays. If you’ve overindulge yourself this holiday season, follow these steps to burn those holiday pounds just in time for Valentines Day. While these tips may seem small, they will make all the difference in the world. Added together these little tips will have big impact on your body shape and your general health.
- Increase your water intake. All of our bodies are over 70% water. If your body is not getting enough water, it will do everything to keep what it does have. The one and only way to get rid of excess water weight is by drinking more of it.
- Learn to laugh out loud. As we gain extra pounds, we lose our sense of humor and get fed up easily. Several studies suggest that people who laugh, lose weight more easily than those who don’t.
- Find a workout buddy. Research shows that you are more likely to keep to a workout plan if you’re doing the activity with a friend. Select a person who is serious about making a change for the coming year.
- Consider trying a diet program. Programs provide foods are nutritionally balanced, clinically proven, and delivered to your door.
- Eat five meals a day.To avoid skipping one meal I always carry one apple or a fruit/vegetable salad with me.
- Ask your hubby, or your best friend to join your diet program. Trends indicate that more and more couples are joining one another on a quest to loose weight.
- Have more SEX. Need I say more? Ladies if you want a workout plan your partner is sure to support you in, give this a try. : )
- Visit the shopping mall. Walking has proven to be the easiest, most affordable and convenient form of exercise for all ages. But why walk in the heat or the cold. Take a day trip to your nearest shopping mall and stroll through all the stores you’ve avoided while in a holiday rush.
- Don’t quit until you win. There is only one way to eat an elephant and that is one bite at a time. Take these small steps toward a new and improved you for the New Year.
Do you have a comment about this topic? Let me know! Some of my best ideas come from my reader’s comments.
January 25th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Looking pretty good there… now… how much work do I have to do? …lol
January 26th, 2007 at 3:13 am
;)
January 26th, 2007 at 3:39 am
A lot
January 26th, 2007 at 6:38 am
If that’s a priority for you, you won’t fell like you’re working hard.Don’t forget that your mind has the control of your weight and health.Find your own methods to enjoy the ‘work’(maybe a cute guy at the gym!?).It helps to find a motivation and to set a deadline.Also keep in mind that next time you’ll be challenged to achieve more
October 18th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
This reminds me… I need to get out and work out! I’ve been so lazy lately.
December 6th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
haha i do too!! gosh but the holidays are coming up ..too bad..
December 9th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
It is so hard to work out when it’s cold.
December 10th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
I work out with chocolate and watching dr. house on tv
December 10th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
I work out w/ ice cream and The Office on tv
December 11th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
what’s the office?
December 13th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
That girl’s stomach in the pic is unattractive.
The office is a TV show w/ Steve Carell.
December 14th, 2007 at 8:49 pm
it think it’s ok if the stomach is not all muscles
December 14th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
Gwen Stefani’s muscles are too much! Her stomach looks wierd because of this.
December 15th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
You are right, but I think Gwen can’t do muchg about that because she was a swimmer while she was a teen and her muscles are like that!
December 16th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Just because she swam decades ago doesn’t mean they would stay the way they are.
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