It was inevitable that during the winter months a few of us (OK, more than a few) had adopted the natural animal instinct to hibernate and put on a few pounds. And now that Spring is here it’s time to get back in shape!
Here are a few tips on how to get your body ready for those bikinis or boardshorts safely!
Establish a plan and don’t over do it
One of the biggest mistakes is over-doing a workout plan. Get a notebook or open a new word document and write what your goals are.
Make sure your goals are realistic:
- I want to lose 10 pounds in two months.
- I want to decrease my caloric intake by 20 calories. A great iPhone app to track calories is Tap n’ Track
- I will start working out 20 minutes a day, every other day.
A paced approach like these can largely help keep you on track and prevent getting burned out too quickly.
After setting goals, another important thing to understand is that you have to build flexibility into your plan. Don’t beat yourself up if you “slip up” a couple of days. This will only encourage an attitude of giving up. Plan ahead for holidays, birthday parties, and weddings so you know when you should allow yourself some extra slack and then get back on your plan.
Eat Fresh
Now that Spring is here you can eat the produce that wasn’t available during the winter seasons. Eat bright colored fruits and vegetables! The brightness is a great indicator for resources of nutrition and energy. I like to think, “eat bright, feel bright”.
Exercising can now be moved outdoors
There aren’t many things more motivating than getting outside after an entire season of indoor workouts. Here’s an article about moving from indoor workouts to outdoor workouts safely.
The hardest part about getting in shape for the warmer months is keeping yourself motivated. Check out this article on how to stay motivated!
From everyone here at 8th Continent Soymilk we wish you a happy spring and can’t wait to see you (and your Spring-ready body) out there!
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