Many people ask me how to quickly and easily get
fit. While I know they are hoping for a simple answer, the reality is that
getting and staying fit is a lifestyle, not a quick fix.
So what do fit people do in their “healthy
lifestyle”? Take a peek with the following 7 Habits of Highly Fit People…
Fit Habit #1: They Don’t Buy Junk
Fit people know that if they keep junk food in
the house they will eat it sooner or later. So they don’t buy any. Even buying
junk food for your kids or spouse is not advised since 1) you’ll likely eat
some of it eventually, and 2) your loved ones shouldn’t be eating that junk
either. It’s called junk for a reason.
Rid your home of chips, cookies, candy, baked
goods, pre-packaged snacks and anything else that belongs in a vending machine.
Replace the above with fresh fruit, veggies, nuts and other healthy whole foods
snacks.
Fit Habit #2: They Have Priorities
Fit people make exercise a priority. Along with
keeping a job, paying the bills and going to the doctor, exercise is an
important part of their lives. What I’ve found is that fit people put exercise
before leisure time. Sure, fit people enjoy leisure, but it is scheduled around
their workout time.
Treat exercise time with the same importance that
you would a business meeting or trip to the dentist.
Fit Habit #3: They Stop When Full
Fit people stop eating when they feel full. Sound
simple? It is, but how many times have you stuffed yourself simply to clear
your plate? Or how many times have you eaten another piece of cake despite
being stuffed?
The next time you feel full, take it as a sign to
stop eating. Yes, even if your plate isn’t empty.
Fit Habit #4: They Push Themselves
Not only do fit people make time to go to the
gym, they challenge themselves during each workout. While it is easy to simply
go through the motions while exercising, you’re cheating your body out of great
results when you don’t push yourself. Exercise should make you sweat, make your
muscles burn, and leave you with a feeling of accomplishment.
Find ways to make each workout more challenging.
For competitive people, the best way to push yourself is to exercise with a
friend of similar strength. Another great way to challenge yourself is to set small
attainable goals. These goals could be to push heavier weight, to sprint
longer, or to do cardio at a higher intensity setting.
Fit Habit #5: They Don’t Eat and Watch
Fit people know that eating in front of the T.V.
is mindless eating. When your attention is on your entertainment and not on
your food, then you’ll be less tuned in to what and how much ends up in your
mouth. Eating in front of the T.V. is also very habit forming. Ever notice how
you crave munchies just as a reflex of sitting in front of the T.V.?
Eat before or after your entertainment and pay
attention to what and how much goes into your mouth.
Fit Habit #6: They Drink Water
Fit people drink lots of water. And not just in
addition to other beverages, but instead of them. Water is their main drink,
while other drinks are occasional treats. Calorie-filled drinks are one of the
quickest ways to consume excess calories which quickly turn into fat.
Consider water your beverage of choice. Drink
plenty of it each day and drink other beverages only a few times each week.
Fit Habit #7: They Are Supported
Fit people don’t leave their motivation to
chance. They know that if their personal trainer, boot camp instructor or
workout partner is waiting for them, then they are less likely to skip a
workout. It is so easy to hit snooze or to talk yourself out of the gym as soon
as your behind hits the couch after work. Fit people take the option of
skipping out of the equation.
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get started on your own customized fitness plan.
I hope that these habits have inspired you to
make a change for the fitter in your own life.
If you already do some of these habits then
congratulations – you are on your way to a better body. Make an effort to
incorporate the rest of the habits to take your results to the next level.
If none, or very few, of these habits describe
your lifestyle, then I’ve got good news – you now have 7 effective new habits
to start that will get you some awesome results. Don’t try to tackle all 7 at
once – pick one or two to add each week and gradually work up to all 7.
As always, you are welcome to call or email me
with questions or to get started on your own customized fitness plan.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Easy Slim Down Tip
Do you want a smaller waist? Try this easy slim
down tip: Don’t eat carbohydrates after 4pm. Instead stick with lean protein
and green veggies. This will prevent late afternoon and evening snacking and
will quickly result in a slimmer waist.
Creamy Low Fat Tuna Salad
Most recipes for tuna salad call for fat-filled
mayonnaise, but this recipe uses fat free Greek yogurt instead. You get all the
creaminess without added calories to set back your results.
Servings: 5
Here’s what you need…
•
2 (5oz) cans wild albacore tuna, packed in water
•
1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
•
2 Tablespoons champagne mustard
•
1 teaspoon dried dill weed, plus more for garnish
•
dash of freshly ground pepper
•
1 green apple, shredded
•
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
•
4 cups organic mixed greens
1
Drain the tuna and flake in a medium bowl. Add
the yogurt, mustard, dill and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
2
Add the shredded apple and cabbage. Mix well.
3
Arrange mixed greens on plates, then use an ice
cream scooper to place the tuna mixture. Sprinkle with dill weed.
Nutritional Analysis: One
serving equals: 140 calories, 1 fat, 210mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 2g fiber,
and 20g protein.
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