With New Year’s Resolutions, Weight-Loss Goals, and Diet and Fitness Trends galore … How do we not fall into the infamous trap of 2 week resolutions fails and keep it to a 360 day success…
Here are some great tips and tricks that you can do this New Year that are very easy to stick to, will help you lean out, and won’t make you feel like a crazy person.
#1 Eat Protein: protein satisfies, and curbs cravings. Pairing protein with carbohydrate-rich foods slows down the absorption of sugar from your stomach into your bloodstream, which may help keep your blood sugar from skyrocketing and fight cravings. Protein has a higher TEF compared to carbs and fat meaning you’re actually burning more calories to process protein than to process the other two. Protein repairs muscle and helps aid in recovery.
#2 Lift Weights: Lifting weights builds muscle … muscle burns fat = the more muscle we have the more fat that we burn. Lifting weights helps with Osteoporosis. Lifting weights improves bone density. You will feel empowered .. Goodbye damsel in distress .. Hello I am woman hear me roar. There is something so powerful in being able to lift weights you didn’t feel you could, or simply carrying your own kids, groceries, etc ..
#3 Do something Physical Everyday: Be active everyday and more over on your days away from the gym fulfill your passion. When you are active you get your endorphins running, release stress, and get more energy throughout your day. The more consistent you are, the easier working out becomes. Go for a Hike, do a yoga practice etc .. Changing it up each day will keep working out fun and new as well.
Here’s to balance and sustainability this 2016 Fit Ones. Embrace the process and remember that small changes lead to big wins!
Fit Chic