Memorial Day Weekend is less than a month away. Here are some
tips to boost your health inside and out so you are swimsuit ready!
1) Drink More Water
· Bottom Line: Your body
needs water to function correctly.
· Benefits of Drinking Water:
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It’s a zero calorie drink.
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It acts as a natural detoxifier by flushing away unwanted toxins
from the body.
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It improves circulation, fat loss, and keeps your body
temperature regulated.
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It keeps you hydrated (which is important for glowing skin).
· Don’t like the taste of
water? Try adding a slice of Lemon.
2) Limit Your Alcohol Consumption
· Bottom Line: While drinking alcohol
in small doses can have positive effects on your health, drinking an excess of
alcohol is harmful to your body and mind.
· Negative Effects of Alcohol:
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Drinking alcohol can lead to dehydration.
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Alcohol is a depressant. Therefore, it offers an initial kick followed
by a crash.
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Alcohol can damage your liver.
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Like sugar, alcohol is unnecessary calories.
· My advice: Take a
break from drinking alcohol. You will feel recharged and your skin will benefit
too.
3) Consume Less Sugar
· Bottom Line: Sugar =
ANTIFOOD.
· Negative Effects of
Sugar:
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Sugar is empty calories.
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It can mess up your metabolism, insulin levels, and blood sugar
levels. (A stable blood sugar level is important for a toned physique).
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Sugar can affect your mood. Like alcohol, it can give you energy
and then cause you to crash.
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Current research links sugar to some types of cancer and
diabetes.
· My advice: Cut down
your sugar intake by
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Reading labels carefully to limit your sugar intake.
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Using Stevia, a natural sweetener that come from a leaf in South
America. It's much sweetener than sugar. Therefore, it is to be use in
moderation. The bonus is that it has 0 Cal.
4) Eat More Cruciferos Vegetables
· Bottom Line: This
"Green Family' is full of fiber and vitamins!
· Benefits of Cruciferos
Vegetables:
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They contain plenty of sulfur, which helps detoxify the liver. A
healthy liver = a healthier YOU!
· My advice: Incorporate
more broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, and cauliflower into your diet.
5)
MOVE!
· Bottom Line: Keep your
body in motion to burn calories and promote weight loss.
· Benefits of Cardio:
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It exercises your body and your heart.
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It burns calories and promotes weight loss.
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Sweating is a good way to flush all the bad toxins out of your
system.
· My advice: Run in the
park, power walk on the treadmill, or try a spinning class!
Use these five tips to become a healthier you!
Please remember to consult a doctor prior to starting any exercise
program or making dramatic changes to your diet.
In Love and Fitness,
FG
