by Kerry Taylor
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! Your alarm goes off, you roll out of bed. Walk over to the next room and get ready for work, walk over to the next room and eat breakfast, walk to the next room and sit at a desk for work. 30 minutes after sitting, you decide you need something to munch on, so you grab whatever is easiest. You head back to your seat, an hour later you get up for another snack, and this cycle repeats itself for the rest of the day. To finish the day off, you have dinner and your 2-3 glasses of wine. I’m not saying you can’t do this, but I’m sure you’re not going to grab the highly nutritious snacks. This process goes on for 7 weeks! 7 weeks later you decide to get on the scale and the numbers make you regret that you decided to step on it. Why? Because you’re out of your routine which has lead to your eating and activity being off track. I have great news, it can be fixed. You can right the ship and get rid of your quarantine 15. Start with these 3 simple tips to help get you started and not complicate it. Your body will start to feel amazing and thank you for it.
Water
Water is a very important part of our livelihood, and unfortunately, most of us struggle to get the right amount in our bodies. Especially now with so much to balance at home. You should be drinking at least half your body weight in ounces, if not more. Always have your water in arm’s reach. If you struggle to get to your goal, start to drink a large glass of water before each meal to help you achieve your daily hydration goal.
Don’t skip your meals
In this current time we’re all out of our routines we’re used to and are trying to create new ones that fit our new lifestyle. It may be easier for you to dive deep into your work being that, more than likely, you’re working at home, or whatever you have going on at home that day. Make sure you stop and pause to have your meals to keep your energy and focus up throughout the day. If you struggle with this, set a reminder on your computer or your phone to make sure you stop and chow down.
Be well balanced
Make sure to eat minimally 2-3 servings of fruits and veggies and have a source of protein at each meal. Don’t be afraid of carbs, we need them. Just have the right carbs and don’t go crazy with them. This will help make sure you get a good amount of nutrients in your body. Right now you may have called all bets off and have been snacking on cookies, cakes, and chips like crazy, and possibly having a few more drinks than normal. Knock it off! LOL
Until next time, continue to live life 1 degree above the rest!
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