Hey, Its Not Too Late To Get In Shape For The Summer

So you start get ready for the summer and the warm weather that will hopefully bring - well not always in the UK i admit. But, you do start planning your holidays to sea resorts with friends or family. Then you go shopping for those lovely summer summer clothes and swimwear items that you see in the glossy magazines or that look so great on the mannequins in the shop window. Oh dear, you then realize you have been too lax with your eating habits and you think…..will i really look good in these!

Hang on minutes and don’t panic! Getting yourself in shape for the summer is still possible and you don’t have to kill yourself to do it. Remember that losing weight is 70% to 80% influenced by what and how much you eat and the balance by some form of exercise - its not rocket science. If you just cut down your intake of excess calories which increase fat in the body and exercise a little bit you body will start to burn off that excess fat.

Here i have put together some little suggestions, that if implemented can help you with summer slimming plans and shape up your body to face that summer holiday with confidence in just three to four weeks. Lets face it, you want to look forward to your holidays and not dread them.

• Try and drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day.Water plays crucial role in how our bodies functions. Body fat and bones account for 20% of water each, lean muscle tissues are 75% water and over 80% of our blood is water. Water helps kidneys remove toxins which then allows the liver to metabolize more fat from are body. Water also works as a natural suppressant of appetite - So remember drink plenty

• Try can cut down on how much alcohol you drink. If you are serious on losing weight, this is a must. Alcohol helps body in storing fat by slowing down metabolism, there will be plenty of time to enjoy yourself on your holidays

• Main culprits causing excess weight are the saturated fats found in foods - i know what your gonna say……its always in my favourite foods…..get over it. Saturated fats and sugar are strictly a no-no for you if you want to get in shape. Avoid desserts, ice creams, chocolate, etc.

• Include low fat milk products such as yogurt, skimmed milk, cottage cheese in diet; they contain “good proteins” which help suppress cravings for food. They are essential in building muscles. If you have to have a little cheese, go for Feta or the 50% reduced fat variety which are available in all supermarkets.

• I know your mum always said it and you hated it, but she was right - “eat your greens”. Vgetables, beans, whole grains and fruits contain “good” carbohydrates which are moderate on calories and fats, they are consumed slowly by the body and thus they help suppress hunger naturally.

• Omega 3 fatty acids increase metabolism and energy levels of the body. Eat fish such as Mackerel, Salmon, Sardines and Herrings; they are rich Omega 3 fatty acids which help prevent blood clotting, regulate blood pressure, and lower risk of heart failure. They are helpful in weight loss and are available on health food shops or supermarkets and chemists

• Eat four or five meals of smaller portions instead of the normal three meals. Smaller meals at shorter intervals help metabolism and burn fat. It takes energy to breakdown the foods and star the whole process, so eating more smaller meals is far betting than stuffing your face twice a day.

• Get plenty of fiber in you diet. Fiber food is more filling and it suppresses hunger. It takes longer in digestion and passing through the body it also attaches to some fats and proteins in our food and thus keeps them from being digested and turned into excess fat on your bosy. Whole grains, brown rice, figs, Apples, broccoli, peas, lentils, beans, fresh vegetables and fruits and nuts are high on fiber content.

• Spice your life….well your food at least. Spices such as ginger, mustard, pepper, cinnamon, clove and bay leaf decrease sugar cravings and are helpful in weight loss. Chilli has also been found to help weight loss - as long as its not in the form of a 3 course Indian takeaway.

• Don’t raid the fridge come bed time. Avoid late night meals within the two to three hours before going to bed. Allow time for digestion of the meal before going to bed, your body uses the least amount of energy while your are asleep - if there is excess energy stored in your body will you sleep, it try and convert into fat.

Well, i hope you found these little tips helpful. If you like this site please forward it to your friends and family. You can use the share buttons below - its easy and good look with your summer weight loss….catch you later.