How to shed those holiday weight gain within 30 days with these tips. Check out the article we found over at Health Magazine.
by Jacqueline Andriakos
The New Year signals a clean slate (and a clean plate!). The good news: Implementing even small everyday diet and exercise changes can lead to a long-term difference, says Lee Goldman, MD, executive vice president and dean of the faculties of health sciences and medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. When it comes to exercise, “the simple message is to stay active,” he says. Focus on building activity into your daily routine, he adds, whether it’s going to the gym, walking several extra blocks rather than driving, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Dr. Goldman also cautions against the common mistake of celebrating your new exercise routine with heartier meals. “Don’t overestimate how many calories you burn with exercise and reward yourself by eating just as many—or more,” he stresses.
A month’s worth of easy but effective changes that can be tailored to fit your needs and fitness level lie ahead. Try these moves to enter 2016 in great shape.
Have a mission
Write a specific wellness mission for the upcoming weeks (think: “I will eat two clean meals per day for two weeks”) and stick it where you’ll see it. Remember: This is a jumping-off point, so it’s OK to start small.
Purge your pantry
Toss out three food products labeled “low-fat,” “reduced-fat” or “fat-free.” They often pack more salt, sugar or even calories than the full-fat versions.
Weigh yourself
Research has linked hopping on the scale regularly to better weight-loss results.
“Go” for a mile
Walk, run-walk, bike, swim—your pick. And don’t forget to time yourself.
Eat off smaller plates
New research has confirmed the age-old diet trick: Smaller dishes(try 9-inch ones) and cutlery will naturally reduce your calorie intake.
Try a bird-dog plank variation
Start in plank position, then extend one arm and the opposite leg without disturbing your form; switch sides. Do 10 reps on each side.
Scan your kitchen
Do you have any foods that you just can’t stop eating once you start? (We’re looking at you, buttered popcorn and M&M’s.) Think about what those are for you, and purge three of the ones that tend to knock you offtrack from your diet goals.
Get up and move
Walk, stretch, even squat—every hour on the hour. New research has shown that sitting for long periods raises your chance of getting a chronic disease, even if you exercise.
Beat your own mile time
On Day 4, you ran, walked, or biked as fast as you could. Today, try to beat that time to hit a new personal record.
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