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The Resolution
The new year always inspires a list of life altering
resolutions that we stick to for the first few days of the new year and next
new year’s we just add the same old thing to our list write… Many of us probably
will have weightloss, healthy eating and exercise listed for 2013.
How do you stick to
the goals you have set? I spoke to people who want to start changing their habits but alas, they have no idea where to start or how to stick to the plan. Here
are three tips that still inspires me to do my best and not quit:
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Do it in style
To drink more water:
Water can be so tasteless and boring, so I understand why people find it difficult to drink the required amount. This tip is especially for people who struggle to drink enough water.
Water can be so tasteless and boring, so I understand why people find it difficult to drink the required amount. This tip is especially for people who struggle to drink enough water.
- If you like stylish or beautiful things and are inspired by them, a great trick is to buy a trendy water bottle, jug for your desk or glass. Keep your water container in your line of sight, so that you will be reminded of your mission.
- Carry a smaller water bottle in your bag, so that you can stay properly hydrated. Remember ladies, water is your skin’s best friend!
- Make water sexy, by adding slices of cucumber or mint or cinnamon sticks or lemon slices to you water. Check out this water fabulosity on a blog called Classy and Fabulous. Click here
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One step at a time
To exercise more:
I read this piece of advice in the O Magazine and adapted it to this particular resolution... So you are planning on starting a fitness regime but you just don’t have the time or have not done any exercise in ages?
Decide when you want to exercise and for the 1st week, simply make time to put on your fitness clothes. (If you don’t have fitness clothes, buy them! Mr Price Sport has the funkiest outfits. The point is to invest, so that you can work towards that return!) You will soon work your way up to exercising for 15minutes, then 20, then one hour once a week and until you can manage three to five times a week to do a good workout. You will find the time, I promise. On the busy days, make it 15minutes and go hard!
I read this piece of advice in the O Magazine and adapted it to this particular resolution... So you are planning on starting a fitness regime but you just don’t have the time or have not done any exercise in ages?
Decide when you want to exercise and for the 1st week, simply make time to put on your fitness clothes. (If you don’t have fitness clothes, buy them! Mr Price Sport has the funkiest outfits. The point is to invest, so that you can work towards that return!) You will soon work your way up to exercising for 15minutes, then 20, then one hour once a week and until you can manage three to five times a week to do a good workout. You will find the time, I promise. On the busy days, make it 15minutes and go hard!
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Phase out the takeout
To eat healthy part 1:
This one can possibly be the most difficult to do… Swapping that Mc Burger for a Mc Homemade Salad… Because Rome was not built in a day, let’s start by cutting the number of times you eat out. If you eat it once, every week, skip one week every month until you reach the goal you feel works for you. You will be surprised at the money you are going to save by trying this. Let’s be honest, sometimes it is impossible to wiggle your way out of a junk food meal option. So when that happens, try to swap the chips with your burger for a salad with light dressing or no dressing… Or opt for grilled instead of deep fried and avoid the sauce!
This one can possibly be the most difficult to do… Swapping that Mc Burger for a Mc Homemade Salad… Because Rome was not built in a day, let’s start by cutting the number of times you eat out. If you eat it once, every week, skip one week every month until you reach the goal you feel works for you. You will be surprised at the money you are going to save by trying this. Let’s be honest, sometimes it is impossible to wiggle your way out of a junk food meal option. So when that happens, try to swap the chips with your burger for a salad with light dressing or no dressing… Or opt for grilled instead of deep fried and avoid the sauce!
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Lunchtime armour
To eat healthy part 1:
To eat healthy part 1:
Packing a lunch and snack options every day, is the best armour against overeating.
It allows you to control your portions and guards against buying that packet of
chips from the office trolley. Packing a lunch can be time consuming in the
morning, so find a few minutes before bedtime to prepare lunch. Be creative
with your lunch. I suggest visiting the Women’s Health website or buying the
magazine for the best tips! I love salmon, so here is a winning sandwich for
you! Click here to see the recipe
... You’re welcome!
Try these little teaks and before you know it, you will be a
ready for your next challenge!
Mishtery says: Don’t be too hard on yourself if you fail to
stick to the plan. Just dust yourself off and try it again.
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