After the new years people begin to tire of the chilly winter weather and begin to yearn for the warmth of the summer. In an attempt to escape the frigid many start to plan vacations and holidays to sunny somewheres in hopes that they can bring some snowless sun to their lives. If you’ve found your self surfing the net for a vacation destination you may have more to worry about than just traveling expenses. For women, a vacation putting a bathing suit on, something that hasn’t happened for a few month. You have a vacation planned in two month and the thought of a bathing suit send you running for a box of tissues and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. If this sound like you there is only one thing to do. Put down the spoon, back away from soap net and get your body ready for some fun in the sun.
Start Today: Does this sound familiar to you? “If I start exercising in three weeks and I follow a strict diet and stay at the gym two hours, only take stairs, and forgo ice cream until I get on the plane I’ll definitely look great in that bathing suit.” If it does, your not alone. For some reason, we tend to rationalize putting off dieting and exercising by making future commitments to weight loss plans. It’s nice to have a plan, but life isn’t always privy to your plans, nor does it care if it correlates with them. When it comes to starting your diet and exercise regime there is no better time than the present. Starting well in advance will give you a little leeway should you find you falter.
Get Rid of Your Sweats: You may not have to get rid of them but at least put them aside for awhile. Sweat pants are marvelous for winter comfort but thats not only because they are warm, it’s because they are much more forgive to your winter weight than those slim fitting jeans. Sweat pants have a tendency to let you forget that you put an extra layer on over the past few months and therefore you are less likely to feel the need to exercise. Try to wear your jeans and pants as long as possible so you really have a grasp one what you need to do to get ready for that bathing suit.
Count Calories: You’ve heard it before, some may argue, but I tell you, counting calories is a good weight to take responsibility for what you eat. Many nutritionist suggest keeping a food log and writing down exactly what you eat to help monitor your daily intake caloric intake. While that can help it doesn’t necessarily take into account how much you eat and how many calories you’ve consumed. Keep a journal and list the amount of calories and fat that you consume each day. This will give you a tangible record of what you eat making your more responsible for each meal.
Don’t Take the Easy Way Out: Don’t take the elevator, walk up the escalator, always choose the stairs, and walk the extra block instead of moving your car. In today’s day it’s easy to take the easy way out. Every office has an elevator, there is a parking garage closer to your next destination, and you can take your car down the road to the supermarket. Instead of choosing a convenient way of getting somewhere, choose the way that will help you burn more calories. On nice days walk or ride your bike to work if it’s possible. After lunch choose the stairs instead of hoping on the elevator with co workers. While none of these things are big calorie busters alone, together they can help you burn off that bagel you ate for breakfast or the soda you had with lunch.