Winter is fast approaching, and some of us may have overdone it a little and got trapped in the classic Easter binge. Don’t feel guilty about enjoying a few treats though, you can turn around the situation.
Now that the break is over, you need to start thinking of how you can get rid of that extra layer around your waist.
Gareth Powell, nutritional expert and National Marketing Coordinator at USN, has useful tips and general guidelines on how you can build your ultimate summer body throughout winter.
THE POST-FEAST FIX
Most of your Easter weight is gained from a brief episode of sugar overindulgence. The best solution is to understand your carbohydrate requirements, and thereafter to regulate your carb intake. For optimal results, combine a diet change with an exercise routine. Any time of day that works for you is fine, as long as you are sticking to a plan. This will help you to help reset your metabolism, positively influence hormones, improve your sleep, and quicken recovery to get back into a healthy and balanced routine.
IT’S ALMOST WINTER, SO NOW WHAT?
Now that you have decided to commit to getting fit (remember that this is a journey, not a destination), it is important to stay on track and to get your game plan ready.
First things first! Write down your goals. Your personal goals could be anything from losing weight to gaining muscle, or to simply get fit. This will not only help you track your progress, but rather encourage you to keep your eye on the prize, keeping you motivated on your specific goal. No matter how heavenly your duck feather duvet feels against the cold morning air this winter, you need to get up and get out of bed and start your day in a healthy way, achieving your goals one by one. This is the first step in making sure you start your new lifestyle on the right track and with right mindset.
SPICE IT UP
A fit and healthy body doesn’t happen overnight, so give it time, and week by week you will start seeing the results you’ve been planning to achieve. You can also keep your workouts fun and interesting by switching it up. Try something new – there are all sorts of alternative exercise options out there. You could do a planned boxing class, take a run around your local park with friends, join a dance class, or you could even join an early morning boot camp. No matter what you choose, spicing it up will keep you interested and motivated to stay on track.
Whether you are a first-time dieter or a fitness fanatic, there are a wide variety of ways in which you can make the most of the quiet winter months to prepare for a sizzling summer. Regardless of your fitness level, it is possible to stay inspired and motivated to keep fit and stay fit – provided you ensure a solid plan is in place and put your body’s needs first.
