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Six Savvy Secrets to Staying Stimulated In Your Plan for Fitness
Having trouble staying stimulated to get fit? Follow these six savvy secrets to staying stimulated in your plan for
fitness. These secrets are used by people all over the world to stay focused and motivated to eat healthy,
exercise, and get healthy, thin, and fit.
Think Small
Instead of eating three large meals a day, eat five or six small meals throughout the day to keep your metabolism
working around the clock. Remember that your stomach is only about the size of your fist, and eat small portions
frequently rather than three large meals during the day. Protein shakes, granola bars, yogurt and salads are great
foods for quick small meals. Not sure how to control portion size? Choose pre-portioned microwave meals to make
sure that the portion sizes are correct and the calorie count is low. Eating five or six small meals instead of
three large meals has been proven to help weight loss and will keep your energy high throughout the day.
Stay Hydrated
Drinking water is a major factor in staying fit and losing weight. Studies have shown that most people don’t drink
nearly enough water during the day. Replace high calorie sodas and energy drinks with plain or sugar free flavored
water to help keep your mind sharp and your body energized throughout the day. Drink at least two glasses of water
an hour or so before you workout and make sure you stay hydrated during and after your workout. Your body needs
lots of water to function efficiently.
Take a Walk
Can’t get to the gym? Too tired after work for an extreme workout? Don’t skip the exercise, just tone it down.
Taking a 30 minute walk is a quick, easy way to get in some activity when a hard core workout just isn’t going to
happen. Park the car as far away from the office door or the grocery store as possible, or take a walk around the
block, just get moving. Any exercise is better than no exercise, and even a short walk can make you feel better so
that you don’t reach for a high fat coffee drink or doughnut to energize you to keep working.
Bike to Work
Tired of sitting in traffic commuting to the office everyday? Can’t find the time to exercise each day? Buy a high
quality bike and start biking to work. Keep some work appropriate clothes at the office along with a small toiletry
kit, or pack a suit in a backpack and get your exercise biking to work. You will feel better, you will be more
energized during the day, and you spend all that time sitting in traffic jams everyday. Biking to work is a great
way to get daily exercise even when you’re busy, and it helps the environment too.
Get a Dog
Need motivation to go out walking or running instead of sitting in the house? Get a dog. Dogs are fantastic
companions, and having to take the dog out will force you off the couch and out of the house. Taking the dog to the
dog park on weekends will be a great way to meet new people and be active.
Take the Stairs
When you’re really crunched for time and you don’t even time to squeeze in a walk, take the stairs. Use a restroom
on a different floor or head outside for some fresh air during the day to give yourself a reason to walk up and
down the stairs. A few trips up and down the stairs at the office each day will help you stay active and
motivated.
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