Showing posts with label clean. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clean. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Thoughts today-my simple plan for body success.

If it isn't hard it probably isn't worth it.

When I wake up in the morning and tell myself I WILL be successful that day, it makes life so much easier. I don't set myself up for failure by telling my self i can't say no. etc. I visualize myself being healthy, and making healthy choices, take it one day at a time, and it becomes more possible.

Since being healthy, and fit is something that we are always working on and trying to be better in, it helps to get all of the advice we can! A few things that I focus on daily that help me see the biggest results.
  • Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night (this is PROVEN to help us lose fat! For more details on how important sleep is for our body's fat loss see here.)
  • Combine protein and complex carbohydrates for every meal (this slows down the digestion process and keeps our blood sugar levels low-hence, less fat storage!)
  • Have two servings of whole grains per day (ex. oats, quinoa, brown rice, sweet potato etc. Stay away from any white breads!)
  • Eat 5-6 meals per day (small meals and eating often make it easier for your body to digest what you eat, and keep your hormones/blood sugar levels low, which makes it easier for your body to burn fat).
  • No food after 8pm!-Unless it is protein. (You don't need energy from carbohydrates before bed, so what you eat just goes to fat storage. Since your body synthesizes protein while you sleep, it can be beneficial to eat protein before bed as it will aide your body's muscle recovery).
What things do you focus on so stay on track and maintain/better your physique?