Top 6 Healthy Tips of the Day to Get You in a Better Shape
1 THE KEY TO REDUCING CRAVINGS:Having a Hearty Breakfast
Let me tell you something that is very well-known:
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
But have you ever wondered why?
It also helps you reduce anxiety and improves your intellectual and physical performance.
Amazing, huh?
So after having seen all those benefits, you might be thinking:
Why don’t people pay attention to breakfast?
In fact, people often skip it altogether or replace it with non-healthy options.
The result… an epic fail!
Healthy Breakfast
So my suggestion is that you take some time to prepare a healthy breakfast, but most importantly, take some time to enjoy it.
Not enough time?
No problem.
Check out these quick breakfast recipes for busy mornings.
And in case you’re not fully convinced, let me tell you something else…
So next time you find yourself short of time and thinking about skipping such an important meal, remember this:
Anyone can find, at least, half an hour to have a hearty and delicious breakfast. Your body will thank you!
7 THE LITTLE-KNOWN TIP
to Increase Your Energy Every Morning
Would you like me to reveal a secret weapon that will turbocharge your energy?
Let me introduce you to… warm lemon water.
Yep, you heard it right.
Easy Fitness Tips - Drink Warm Lemon Water
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Lemons contain pectin, which helps you fight cravings. They are also alkaline, which contributes to losing weight.
Other amazing benefits include:
BENEFITS OF WARM LEMON WATER
Hydration of the lymphatic system
Brighter skin
Mood improvement
Look:
I get it… You may find it hard to ingest warm water in the mornings, even with the lemon in it.
So take your time and find the level of sourness that suits you best, or trick yourself into thinking it’s tea. That usually works better!
Now just to be 100% clear:
Lemon water is not tea – so no sugar!
That means you’re fueling your body with a great dose of Vitamin C, plus other great stuff like Vitamin B, potassium, thiamin, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
What an energizing way to start the day!
8 STAY ACTIVE TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM
and Keep Your Weight in Check
If you are serious about losing weight, then you are going to need to step up your game.
Staying active is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle.
You may not realize it yet but one of the most recurring problems when it comes to weight loss is something most people ignore…
Studies show that prolonged sitting actively promotes numerous diseases including obesity.
This problem I bet is close to many of you.
In fact, with more and more people working at desk jobs, the problem of too much sitting is not going anywhere, unfortunately.
That in turn, dramatically increases people’s health risks in the long run.
But here’s the kicker:
Not everything is bad news.
There are ways to minimize those risks. For example, here are some ideas you can try either at work or at home:
There you have some healthy tips of the day to activate your metabolism.
Try to add them to your lifestyle until they become part of your routine.
9 TORCH MORE FAT
by Including more Fish in your Diet
Here’s the deal with fish:
Fish is full of omega3 (fatty acid) which helps you burn more fat.
That improves your cardiovascular health by reducing your cholesterol level and it also makes your metabolism work faster.
SSBM Flexible Dieting - Fish
But fish also has other properties that make it stand out as one of the most recommended choices for weight-loss diets.
Take a look:
BENEFITS OF FISH
Fish is the meat with the lowest levels of fat
It’s the meat with the lowest number of calories (preferably white fish)
It’s abundant in zinc, phosphorus, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin A, which helps improve intellectual performance
How do I include fish in my diet?
I always cook up salmon or tuna on the grill or the stove.
If you’re short of ideas, there are plenty of delicious and healthy fish recipes that are very easy to prepare and that will make you feel great!
10 LOSE WEIGHT & DELAY THE EFFECTS OF AGING
by Exercising your Body
Ok, here it comes…
Exercising.
At some point, you knew I was going to talk about it.
But the truth is that if you want to lose weight, you have to add some physical activity to your daily routine.
There’s no way around it.
You can walk for 45 minutes, follow an effective workout plan, go swimming… the choice is yours.
The key here is to work out to activate and boost your metabolism.
Getting up in the morning for a walk or a short workout session is a great way to start your day.
Don’t like going to the gym?
No problem… you still have many options to choose from:
What about delaying the effects of aging?
Recent studies have proven that regular exercise can help you walk away from father time, or at least, delay its effects.
Take a look at the following table from Harvard’s Medical School.
11 GET RID OF THE NO. 1 WEIGHT LOSS ENEMY
Once and for All
The last of my healthy tips of the day is perhaps the most important one.
Why?
Because you will not reach your goals if you miss this one.
Believe it or not, your mind is your main enemy in this process.
So, whatever you do…
Stay motivated!
As cliché as it may sound, staying motivated is one of the keys to sticking to your new lifestyle and your weight-loss routine.
Outdoor workouts - Tennis
Ok, but how can I do it? You may ask.
THINGS YOU CAN DO TO STAY MOTIVATED
Create a playlist with your favorite songs, those that give you a huge energy rush
Add group classes to your workout schedule
Exercise with a partner that encourages you to stay on track
Challenge yourself every day with new workout routines
Pamper yourself with new activewear
Switching things up will help you stay motivated and keep the journey interesting.
But check this out:
There is one more thing you can do that will take you closer to where you want to be…
Celebrate your victories even if they’re small.
Stretching while Celebrating Your Victories
The only challenge lies in being patient and keeping your determination.
As I said, long-term results require a long-term commitment.
