Small Changes Big Results for Your Busy Life Who has time to work out? I’m too busy to cook. No time for breakfast; I’ll grab something from the snack machine. If thoughts like these derail your weight loss plans, you aren’t alone. Finding time and energy to exercise and eat a healthy diet is a challenge for many people. Sure, if you were a Biggest Loser contestant and all you had to think about was food choices and working out, dropping pounds might be a little easier. But you’re busy, and busy lives demand time-saving solutions. Unfortunately, too often, fat-laden fast food is the fallback answer for an over-packed schedule. The problem is that eating too much nutrient-deficient foods can lead to an unflattering wardrobe of XL shirts and overstuffed stretchy pants. If you’re ready to drop excess pounds and feel healthier, here are a few small, time-friendly changes that can get the scale moving in the right direction. Pack a Lunch 3 Times a Week: If you work outside the home, the drive-thru can be a tempting place to grab a quick bite. Instead of eating a “carbolicious” lunch that will weigh you down mentally as well as physically, prepare a healthy meal the night before. What to pack? A sandwich on whole-grain bread, a piece of fruit and a bag of veggies is a nutritious meal that takes less than five minutes to put together. Drink Eight 8-oz. Cups of Water Each Day: Simply replacing soda, coffee or juice with water can help you lose weight and feel better. H2O is a major component in every vital organ. Drink enough and your body and brain can function more efficiently and effectively. Carry a water bottle with you—in the car, at the office, to your kids’ soccer practice, everywhere. Exercise for 10 Minutes Each Day: OK, so maybe 30 minutes is out of the question in your busy schedule. But we’re willing to bet you can find 10. A brisk walk or climbing up and down the stairs a few times is enough to get your heart pumping. By starting small, you will build up your endurance and strength so you can eventually exercise for longer stretches of time. Play an Active Game: If your family time consists of everyone heading off to separate rooms to watch TV, it’s time to shake things up. Reconnect and have some fun by playing an active game (Nintindo Wii Fit or the Xbox Kinect). Don’t have a game console? Try playing Frisbee in the backyard or playing at the park. Skinny Body Care provides more simple nutrition and exercise tips in its online support center for customers and distributors. In addition, the site offers tools to help you track your progress, as well as support and motivation to keep you focused on your goal. Log in day or night for that extra boost of inspiration. You can get to a healthy weight, and you don’t have to do it alone. myskinnyfiber2013.SkinnyFiberPlus
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:49:34 +0000
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