Summer 2018 is around the corner. It's an exciting time for pool parties, vacations and barbeques with friends. However, it's also the time when most people love to wear less clothing and show off their hot summer bodies. If you'd like to use this time to shed some weight, know that it's never too late to work on your physical health. Consider these five tips to lose ten pounds this summer.
1. Switch to clean food.
Eating clean food is essential to your personal weight loss goals. Exercise plays a role in weight loss, but your diet plays a major role. There are many people who watch their calories and are able to lose weight without stepping into a gym. The key is to switch to clean foods. Eat a lot of vegetables with each meal. Vegetables are key foods to eat for fast weight loss. Additionally, enjoy fruits for the nutrients and sweet taste. Lean meats like grilled chicken and baked salmon are perfect for meals. Chia seeds are excellent sources of fiber to keep you full. Do your best to stay in the clean zone with your foods. Stay away from bread, pasta and junk food. Save those treats for a cheat meal.
2. Get lots of rest.
When you give the day all you've got, it's important to allow the body a chance to recover. The best way to make this happen is through rest. Do your best to get into the bed by 11 p.m. Every hour before 11 p.m. is equivalent to four hours after.
3. Drink a lot of water.
In many circumstances, people mistake thirst for hunger and eat when they really should be drinking. When you drink a lot of water, it's a lot easier to feel satisfied and energized. To keep yourself in the clear zone, take a look at your urine. If it isn't clear or close to clear, that means you're dehydrated. Stay hydrated by drinking half of your body weight in ounces. If you're 150 pounds, drink 75 ounces of water to stay hydrated. If you don't like the taste, add a few lemon slices or mint leaves for flavor.
4. Eliminate stress.
When you're stressed out, your body produces a lot of cortisol. When you're over producing cortisol, it's harder to lose weight. Find ways to relax every day. You might want to consider relaxing practices like yoga, reading or bike riding. As you wind down for bed, add a few drops of relaxing essential oils in a diffuser filled with water. It'll serve as a source of aromatherapy and help you de-stress.
5. Exercise.
Exercise is important to engage it for mental health and physical health. In terms of quick weight loss, work on a combination of cardio workouts and strength-training workouts. Exercises like spinning, running and Zumba are great for cardio. Weight-lifting helps you to burn calories long after you've completed the workout.
As you focus on these five tips, always remember to focus. Understandably, it can be easy to veer off track during the summer months. Just your best to do the right thing 90% of the time. Give yourself a cheat meal each week. It's all about balance. Plus, when you start seeing the results, it'll be easier to keep going.
About the Author: Trysh Sutton is a wife, mother, attorney, interior decorator, strategic leader and owner of Pure Path Essential Oils. She has an eye for business, innovation and perfection - and a desire to help her family, her friends and herself live a healthy and happy life.