Congratulations on taking the step forward to get in shape and feel good. Many people are guilty of wishing they could have a sculpted body by eating junk food and watching television all day. But it just will not happen. Although getting in shape sounds like a long and time consuming process, the effort you put into getting in shape has many positive effects. If you want to start your journey to getting a better body that is good, there are some tips:
1.Exercise every day
Exercise every day for at least an hour. You do not have to commit suicide by running, jogging, etc., but you must have some kind of moderate physical activity in your daily life. If you want to lose a few pounds fast, you need to train at a higher intensity. Go for example. A quick trip in an hour. Or you can jog and set specific intervals for running during that hour. Make sure you do not have severe pain during your workout. Just a warning, your muscles will ache after a high intensity workout. It can be annoying, but it does mean your body is okay. Make sure to stay hydrated, stretch and eat food with a decent amount of protein after each workout. Protein helps muscles, not fat, rebuild.
2. Eat the right foods, and share every meal
No matter how bad your stomach tells you to choose sweets over healthy foods, try to stay away from sweets. The sugar in the candy does not help you get in shape. Even if it’s just a lollipop, one will eventually lead to another. Fruits and vegetables are the best to eat when you get in shape. For example, apples do a good job of making your stomach feel full for up to 3 to 4 hours. Green vegetables like green beans and broccoli keep the digestive system clean and functioning.
Also, limit yourself to lean meats like turkey and chicken. Seafood, such as shrimp and tilapia, are also good alternatives. These foods are packed with healthy protein and nutrients that help keep your muscles in shape and ready for exercise. Also, be sure to share what you eat. Having a good metabolism comes from that part of the meals. Try to plan to eat six times a day and set smaller portions instead of having three large meals throughout the day. This also helps you breathe easier when exercising instead of gasping for air. This is because you get less food in the digestive system, which means more energy will be used for exercise.
3.Keep track of your calories and food intake during the day.
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Keeping track of how many calories you eat a day will help you plan your workout. Have you ever wondered why bodybuilders are so great? This is because they plan their meals and eat more (healthy) calories than average. On the other hand, weight loss and striving for a slimmer body will involve more physical exercise than the calories you eat.
4. Make sure you sleep
Although most of us work eight hours of work a day or night, getting enough sleep to recharge our body’s batteries is crucial. Six to eight hours of sleep keeps your body going all day, but if you feel tired sometime after you get home from work, take a short nap before exercising. You should only take a nap for about half an hour. This prevents you from staying up later in the night.
5. Get motivated
An important key to staying in shape is setting goals and maintaining a positive mindset. By staying positive, you can push yourself to get the fit body you have always wanted.