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5 Tips for Keeping Your Beach Body All Year Round – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC

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There is something about the warm summer weather that makes you just want to sunbathe in a bathing suit and look good doing it. You must want to see yourself in a sexy form-fitting summer dress, tank top, or even the amazing swimsuit. You do not have to panic as summer nears. You can change your lifestyle to maintain that summer body all through the year. Instead of waiting for the summer season to start eating healthy and working out, follow the tips in this article to help you maintain that body all through the year.

5 Tips to Stay Fit All through the Year

Maintain a healthy diet: Your body is a result of what you ingest. Eating an unhealthy diet will increase your weight and raise the fat in your body. Having a weight-loss crash program will not help you much in the long run…actually makes it worse. Your body needs to have a consistent nutrition range all through the year. Make sure you eat healthily and exercise at the same time.

Set short-term goals: Creating small milestones all through the year will motivate you to keep going. Once you hit one milestone, you will have the courage and resilience to manage another one. Make sure you include the holidays in your milestones. Merging different events, holidays, and short-term goals will definitely motivate you to stay on track all through the year and prevent you from engaging in a crash program just before the summer season.

Appreciate a change of scenery: Take advantage of the scenery and the other seasons. Just because you cannot cycle or run, as much during the winter does not mean that you should take a break. Appreciate the change and find alternative ways of staying fit in different sceneries and seasons. You could find an indoor running track or use a treadmill to meet your goals. Experts suggest that you enroll in a spin class during the winter seasons. Having company will motivate you to keep going during these harsh times. There are workout DVDs and YouTube classes that can help you meet your goals in the comfort of your living space.

Exercise variations: If your workout program is repetitive, then you might lose the motivation to go on. Doing the same thing repetitively especially when the weather is not favorable will have you taking breaks and losing sight of the end goal. Exercising should not be a task; it should be fun. Experiment and incorporate more activities into your routine. Use your dancing skills and love for music to make it worthwhile. You could try rock climbing, yoga, and even kickboxing. Your body will naturally enjoy the process if it experiences variety.

If you are traditional weight lifter, you might do well with some cardio.  Possibly try some HIIT, high-intensity interval training to get your heart rate up and promote the release of natural growth hormone.  Our natural release of growth hormone helps keep us lean and fit.  

Buddy system: Having a workout partner encourages accountability. A friend provides a support system when you feel like giving up. They motivate you and are not afraid to offer some tough love. Thus, when you decide to stay in and skip some sessions, they will definitely be there to push you toward your goals. Additionally, working out with a group is fun and highly motivational.

Dr. Jason B. Jones

Dr. Jason B. Jones promotes healing from the inside out. With cutting edge and practical information via the Health Made Easy Blog and Podcast!

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