Tuesday, July 9, 2013

How to Stay in Shape During the Summer (Without the Gym)

It's bikini season again and you want to put your best body forward so you can go to the beach and hang with your friends with no worries. Summer is a time for awesome and fun-filled moments while being in the sun. But keeping your body in shape can help towards a healthy body and mind so you can feel good in that bathing suit. This might be hard, but with these easy tips you can get a jump start to the body you're most confident in.

Try to eat healthy
This means watch your portion sizes and include some nutritious foods in your diet like vegetables. Overeating by having big meals or snacking too much throughout the day allows fat to store in your body, which makes it harder to work off. You don't have to starve yourself or go on crazy diets to have a better body, just make sure to eat less. And eating greens will help clean out the bad toxins in your body and give you more energy during the day. Juicing vegetables or putting them in smoothies is a tasty way to give your body the right amount.

Exercise!
There are many ways to work out and tone your body without having to go to the gym. It is important to make time to exercise every day for a healthy body.
Take the dog for a walk: Walking is great for blood circulation and your dog will love you for it too.
Ride your bike around the neighborhood: Like using a stationary bike at the gym but better! You can also ride your bike to go somewhere instead of driving (which is environment-friendly).
Dance to some music: Dancing burns a ton of calories and its also a lot of fun.
Swim: If you have access to a pool, swimming is a great way to build muscle in your arms and legs. I did water polo and swim in high school and it definitely helped keep my body toned.
Go on a hike with friends: Hiking trails are great exercise especially if you choose a long route with hills.
Workout videos: These can be found on youtube and are perfect for exercising different parts of the body.

Stay hydrated
Drinking water is extremely important for keeping your body refreshed and active. Dehydration can lead to fatigue and overeating, and is not healthy for your skin. To avoid this, make sure to have at least 5-8 glasses of water a day (or even more during the summer). And since exercise causes you to sweat more, it is vital that you rehydrate with water before, during, and after working out.

Being healthy and in shape can be easy if you just put your mind to it and remember that what you do or eat everyday can affect your body positively or negatively. :)

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