Spring break has come and gone and summer now
looms on the horizon…and with it that dreaded moment when you’ll find yourself
shopping for a bathing suit. Don’t fret, if you act now there’s still time to
tighten up before hitting the beach.
Do these 5 things NOW to quickly get yourself
into bikini shape…
1. Eat more Veggies: Your
mom was right, eating vegetables really is a good idea, especially when
preparing to shimmy into a bathing suit. Why? There are a couple of reasons.
First, veggies are low in calories and high in fiber, which means that you’re
filling up without packing on pounds. Second, the vitamins and minerals in
fresh vegetables nourish your body and cut down on cravings.
2. Add five Minutes: Each
week, between now and your beach debut, we want you to add 5 minutes to your
workouts. Just five more minutes. The slight increase from week to week will
hardly be noticeable, but the extra fat burn will pay off nicely. Use these
extra five minutes to do intense burst of exercise, such as burpees, squat to
presses and walking lunges.
3. Double up on Water: Not
only will staying extra hydrated help your skin to have a healthy glow, it will
also speed up your fat loss efforts. Most of us are walking around in a state
of chronic dehydration, which contributes to fatigue, stubborn weight gain and
constipation. By drinking more water throughout the day, and by limiting your
intake of caffeinated beverages, you’ll become healthier, more radiant, and sexier
in that bikini.
4. Eat low Carb (after 4pm): One
of the easiest ways to drop a few inches around your waist before the warm
weather hits is to eat low carb after 4pm each day. This means eating dinners
that are centered around salads and vegetables rather than breads and pastas.
If you simply must have your oatmeal or whole grain bread each day, then eat it
for breakfast or lunch and give low carb dinners a try. Don’t forget that sugar
counts as carbs, so skip that sugary dessert and try a grapefruit for dessert.
5. Train with Us: If
you’re not yet one of our beloved clients, then now is the time. We’d love to
get you into beach season shape, and to give you the foundation that will keep
you lean and healthy for life. Call or email today and we will get you started
this week on an exercise program that will get you back in control of your
body.
Lose Fat While You Sleep
One of the easiest ways to speed up your
metabolism, and increase your fat burning, is to get at least eight hours of
sleep each night. I know that it’s not always easy to get a full night’s sleep,
but the benefits are quite worth it. While you sleep your body works to restore
itself, a very important process that assists with your fat loss efforts. Now
go to bed already!
Cajun Veggie Chips
Here's a nutritious way to enjoy some crunchy,
tasty chips. By thinly slicing and baking vegetables, you're able to get your
chip fix without tanking your fitness results. Make a large batch on the
weekend and portion your veggie chips out into ziplock bags for the week.
Servings: 4
Here's what you need:
•
2 lbs of root vegetables, thinly sliced (sweet
potato, parsnips, beets or carrots)
•
Sea salt
•
Cajun spice
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed
baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Thinly slice the root vegetables with a mandoline
slicer, to 1/8 inch thickness. Toss the sliced veggies with a sprinkle of sea
salt and Cajun spice.
3
Spread the sliced veggies over the prepared
baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, or until crispy. Enjoy!
Nutritional Analysis: One
serving equals: 139 calories, 0g fat, 287mg sodium, 22g carbs, 8g fiber, and 3g
protein
Call today for a consultation and assessment!
Phone: 219-548-3480
Web: Pumpsfitnessinc.com
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