Becoming a Healthier You This Summer     The majority of us want to be healthier this summer and lose a few pounds to look better in that bathing suit. You probably could use a few tips to get in shape quickly for the beach or that vacation. Okay, let’s get started… Tip # 1 – Stay Hydrated! In effect it’s shocking how much you can enhance your fat metabolism by drinking enough water and staying hydrated. Many people completely dismiss the effect that being hydrated and drinking adequate water has when it comes to reducing fat and also on their overall health in general. More than seventy percent of the processes that take place in your body take water and things like organs can’t function optimally without enough water. You heard me, your metabolism of fat IS directly affected by how well hydrated your body is. Sources differ on how much a person should consume on an everyday basis. Still, we suggest to try to drink at least four cups or more everyday. Unfortunately, juice and tea don’t count. Obviously they have water - they also are going to have sugar and other ingredients that actually limit the amount that is absorbed and used. Tip # 2 - STOP storing new body fat! The majority of people start an exercise program to lose weight and it’s surprising how many people who add on additional body fat later that day or the next. That said, our primary task should be to stop storing new body fat. An easy way to do this is to eat small, balanced meals or snacks every 2 to 3 hours. There are many reasons why eating often elevates your metabolism and also impedes the storing of additional body fat. Essentially, the longer the time in between eating, the slower the rate at which your body burns fuel to conserve energy – this is known as the starvation mechanism. Just remember that eating frequently will condition your body to use fat for energy since it’s used to getting fuel on a regular basis. What’s more, your body will not have to store as much fat because it doesn’t have to guess when the next feeding will be. Conditioning your body in this manner will decrease the likely hood for you to eat too many calories at any one time and the body to store more body fat since it doesn’t have to be concerned with going for an extended period of time without food. Tip # 3 – Short, Mini Workouts Many people don't need to exercise for many long hours that often and nor do you. Do you have the time for 3 to 5 workout sessions each week for hours on end since I know you’re busy as most people are. Just remember that short, small workouts are just as effective and very often even more effective than your traditional style exercise routines if done progressively. How is that, the reason is because these short, small exercise sessions can be done on a day-to-day basis or even numerous times per day and this elevates your metabolism more frequently. In addition, just ten to fifteen minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardiovascular exercise everyday will increase blood flow and circulation, burn some extra calories, and most importantly give you that little boost. The second reason is quick, mini workouts are more convenient and practical for the majority of people. Here are only a few ideas: 1. Run upstairs and walk back down – then repeat that for 5 or so minutes and you'll be tired. Additionally, you'll totally elevate your metabolism and increase blood flow and circulation which will make you feel great! 2. Perform 10 minutes of calisthenics such as jumping jacks, kick butts, high knees, jog in place, mountain climbers, etc. 3. Take a quick 10 minute power walk and walk nearly as fast as you can and over time try to increase your distance and/or speed. Tip # 4 – Exercise MUST be Progressive! Training progressively with strength training is probably one of the most effective forms of exercise you can do. Not to mention, this principle applies to all forms of exercise and fitness. When it comes to talking about transforming the body, increasing metabolism, and burning off that excess body fat, you have to ensure that almost all of your sessions are progressive in nature. Let’s set some ground rules: one to three sets per exercise, as many reps as possible in good form on each set, perform slow controlled reps to maximize muscle involvement, change exercises frequently, etc. Give the body a reason to change, to do this you have to provide a stimulus or reason for the body to make improvements. Remember, just because you go to the gym and do strength training a few times a week doesn’t mean anything. 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