5 Days to a Healthier and Thinner You!

Who wants to go on a diet? Who wants to exercise day in and day out and practically kill ourselves to shed those excess pounds? Worse yet, who wants to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the latest diet programs that promise to help us lose weight quickly? The answer is, NO ONE DOES!

The sad fact is though, many of us feel like we don’t have any other alternative but to try one or all of the above techniques to try to lose weight. There IS a simpler and more effective way though, and its no secret. It is the same “Eat healthy and exercise” plan you have probably heard about for years. This IS the key to a healthier and thinner you, but if you don’t have an organized plan of action, then getting there can be difficult if not impossible for some. Below is a simple 5 day plan that can help you “baby step” your way to adopting a much healthier and thinner you.

DAY 1
Let’s start into your new life by going shopping! Head to the supermarket and buy healthy foods. It can be tough when faced with all the goodies starting out you from the supermarket shelves, but choose foods high in protein and fiber and low in fat and overall calories. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and nuts are great choices.

DAY 2
Now that you have bought all the food you need to start your new life, it is time to start making a record. Write down everything you eat throughout the day, BUT write it down BEFORE you eat it. This will help you to keep an active record of exactly what you are putting into your body. By seeing what you are eating, you are much more likely to make the RIGHT choices.

DAY 3
Today is the day we begin to really hydrate our bodies. Focus on getting a full 8 glasses of water and make this a habit going forward. Drinking plenty of water is important in order to flush your body of unwanted toxins which can prevent us from losing the weight we need to lose.

DAY 4
Day 4 is the day to start exercising. Start slow, perhaps with a walk around the neighborhood or some jumping jacks. You will want to increase the amount of daily exercise you do to increase the calories you burn. Don’t be afraid to add some weight training into you regimen as not only will this help to burn additional calories, but the muscle you build will help to further speed up your metabolism and burn more fat as well.

DAY 5
This is the final day of our mini life changing plan. Each day you have been adding just one new technique to help you become healthier and get in better shape. Today is about YOU. Have a piece of cake (not a BIG one!) or maybe a bowl of ice cream. It is ok to indulge once in a while especially when you have been following a strict diet. You have to reward yourself occasionally to help keep you motivated to keep going and living a lifestyle that will make you healthier, happier, and thinner!