Workout Wednesday: 5 Little Steps, Long Term Results

I have always maintained that the best way to get into shape and more importantly

stay in shape is by making small things new habits. 

 

Being healthy and fit is not about a constantly fluctuating series of diets, 

it is a lifestyle (that is, if you want the best and most long lasting results.)

Below are some of the best tips I ever received on staying fit 

and a few extra of my own!

 

 

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 1. Make exercise part of your daily routine… plain and simple. If you find that

you do not have time to workout in the morning or after 5, try to fit it in elsewhere.

I usually walk or bike the short trip to and from the office each day.

It ensures that I get in at least a mile and I can only add on from there.

This should be common sense to anyone wishing to tone up or lose weight but 

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard shock in someones voice when I tell

them I bike to work. It’s under a mile..? 

2. Resist the cardinals… if you can manage to stay away from or limit: sugar,

white starches, lots of dairy and soda, you’re way ahead of the game.

These dietary cardinal sins make you feel sluggish and are not easily digested by 

the body. Cutting down will show almost instant results.

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3. Remember this saying… if it can go bad, then it’s good for you. If it can’t go

bad, then the preservatives preventing it from doing so are bad for you.

Fresh fruits and vegetables require a bit more time to prepare and pack in the

morning then say, a bag of potato chips. However, the preservatives

loaded into each bite are horrendous for your body and laden with salt.

 

 

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4. Drink water and… drink lemon water. Popping a few slices into the first glass of

water you drink of the day makes a significant difference in the long haul.

 

Not only does lemon help detox your body, provide antioxidants and vitamins,

it also aids in digestion and stimulates the liver!

 

 

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5. If you work in an office… be sure to get out of your chair at least every twenty

minutes.  Use your headset so you can walk around while still being productive

(my personal favorite) or take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Making sure you keep your water bottle full will also guarantee you have a need to

get up at least once an hour. Go a step further with these exercises you can do 

at your desk by AHA Life: Upgrade Your Life!

 

 

What are some daily steps you take to stay toned?