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6 Tips to Get a
from SEEMA June 2022
by SEEMA
6 TIPS TO GET A SUMMERREADY BODY
With summer heading in, a fit physique is all the rage. Here are some ways to get it
NANCY AMON
CAN YOU GET A SUMMER BODY IN TIME FOR THOSE BEACH DAYS?
Summer is around the corner, and we all dream of a sassy summer-ready body. This article will provide you with some insights into getting your body ready for the warm season. It will also give you some tips on what to do to get that beach-ready body this season.
Key focus points for achieving that summer body include: • Working on an exercise regimen (cardio, weights, stretches) • Planning your healthy meals • Track what you eat (aim for eating clean and less processed foods) • Enjoy the sun and spend time outside • Don’t obsess about weighing yourself – forget about
the scale • Practicing mindfulness and lowering stress levels (meditation, yoga, mindful living) • Not all bodies are the same
Tip #1 Plan Your Workouts
Plan your workouts ahead of time. The gym can be super-expensive, and you don’t know what excellent classes they might have, so be sure to look up more info on gyms near you. Also, decide on a few good weightlifting and cardio exercises. A fitness plan is the first step to getting in shape. The New Year is when people make resolutions and commit to a healthier lifestyle. But many of those resolutions are abandoned by
February, and people find themselves back at square one.
People make many mistakes when they set up their fitness plan, which can lead to failure before they even start.
Avoid the pitfalls and get your resolutions right with a fitness plan: • Be realistic about the fitness goals you have jotted in your plan. • Don’t be irrational and create a new year’s resolution for fitness on new years eve. Instead, be strategic and work on it ahead of the new year. • Are there pros and cons to your fitness plan? Write them down. • Reward yourself for a job well done.
Tip #2: Plan Your Meals in Advance
Planning your meals ahead of time is a crucial step in losing weight. It can help you save money, eat healthily, and stay on track with your diet.
It’s important to know that there are two types of planning: short-term and long-term. • Short-term meal planning is deciding what to make for dinner over the next few days daily. • Long-term meal planning is more strategic and includes setting specific goals for yourself and making sure you have the proper foods available to meet those goals as part of an ongoing meal plan journey.
Tip#3: Keep Track of What You Eat!
Keeping track of what you eat is a good way to stay in control of your diet and health. There are plenty of different apps on the market that can help you with this. Some are free, while others have a monthly or annual fee. The best thing to do is find an app that suits your needs and lifestyle to tailor it to your needs.
A food journal app is a great way to keep track of what you eat in one place. It will allow you to see how many calories and nutrients each food item has, which can help you make more informed decisions about your diet. A calorie tracker app will also allow for this, but it may provide other information, such as the number of hours since you last ate.
Tip #4 Get Some Sunshine!
Are you aware of the health benefits of sunlight exposure? If not, sunlight is a natural source of energy, and it helps. • It is known to improve mood • The sun can help regulate sleep patterns by helping the body produce melatonin • Vitamin D production occurs naturally in the body with enough sun exposure • Thanks to vitamin D production, the sun can help boost your immune system
Tip #5 Ignore the Scale! Just Focus on Losing Weight and Getting Healthy!
Ignore the scale. It is important because it’s the most difficult. After all, we constantly feel tempted to see physical results based on the scale’s numbers. Still, there are also non-scale victories like sleeping better, feeling healthier, having more energy, and more. Those are all things to celebrate. Dropping the weight comes gradually.
Tip #6 Not all bodies are the same
Knowing that all bodies are different is important to realize long before you get started. While one person may have a faster metabolism and can maintain their slim physique most of the year, others may not have the same experience. Being bigger built doesn’t mean that your body is less capable or less beautiful. Work with your body and how it functions for the ultimate tailored summer-body experience.
Conclusion To Getting A Summer-Ready Body
If you are trying to lose weight, there will be days when you feel like you have no progress and that you are never going to get there. You might feel like all your hard work is for nothing. But it’s not. Every day matters and every little step counts. Focus on the big picture, and don’t let a bad day or week derail your progress.
Keep pushing ahead and be kind to yourself.