You probably already know that it is vital to keep hydrated, especially when you exercise. It helps if what you drink is both healthy and delicious. I prefer to drink Poland spring bottled water, but I also like variety. My favorite flavored water is Hint, because it is all natural with out preservatives and has zero calories. The Hint refers to natural flavors such as honey dew, apple, blueberry and others. The wonderful taste of Hint makes me more prone to drink often.
I also take pleasure in the taste of coffee, however I restrict myself to decaf coffee because caffeinated coffee works like a diuretic. I use a little bit of non-fat milk and equal. I love herbal tea, particularly passion fruit tea from Starbucks. It has a special fruit blend. The recommended consumption of fluid is 64 oz. per day. If you comply with this suggestion, you are ahead of the game. Put some thought and imagination in selecting your fluids so you are more likely to drink up!
If you are not sure what it means to eat the right proportions, this is the plate for you! When I first started dieting, my nutritionist suggested using this colorful plastic divider plate to help guide my food portions. The different food groups are indicated on the plate such as grains, fruit, protein and vegetables. Grains and vegetables are the bigger portions, while fruit and protein are equal but, smaller portions.
An effective diet means finding strategies that work for you as an individual. For me, eating carbs (except for fruit) leaves me craving more so I avoid carbs all together. That approach works for me. For another person, using your favorite carb as a reward for progress, may be a better plan. The point is, you have to figure out what works best for you.
We all have those days where we feel like we can not face exercising or motivate ourselves to go to the gym. I put on work-out clothes every morning. Typically, I eat my main meal in the AM. Eating makes me feel energized. I start training about a half an hour to forty five minutes before eating. Generally, I work-out in the gym, however if I am feeling un-motivated I will try something different like walking a scenic pathway.
By adding variety to walking you can intensify your caloric output and create more fun at the same time. The more you alter your work-out program, the better your results will be. I really love walking on the beach because of the beauty aspect of it. The soft, warm sand will challenge your balance and thereby engage in many other muscle movements.
I am so very excited to have discovered Sweet Sweat- Waist Trimmer Belt. It is a neoprene belt that adjusts to my waist with a Velcro. This belt feels comfortable when applied to my waist. Typically, you can wear this under your work-out clothes. The main benefit that I have experienced is that it helps shed excess water. Wow- there is a lot of water release when I take the belt off.