Five Easy Steps to Stay in Shape

 

 

When it comes to exercise, it’s hard to know where exactly to start. Should I focus on my diet? Should I exercise more often? Just what exactly should I be doing. Those are all great questions, but the answer is fairly easy. I made a list of 5 easy to follow steps to help you get in shape and stay in shape. With this list, managing your weight and staying in shape will be easy as 1,2,3….4, and 5.

1. Drink Water

Consuming water throughout the day will keep you feeling refreshed. Our bodies are mainly made up of water, so in order to go about our day we need to make sure we are properly hydrated. Water has been shown to increase our metabolism, which helps us lose weight. Start by carrying a water bottle (20-24 oz.) with you throughout the day and be sure to fill up at nearby water fountains.

2. Eat to satisfy

Here is one of the main culprits to weight gain: overeating. Generally, your average individual will eat 2-3 times a day. Most, if not all, of those meals are huge in portion size and eaten as though it’s our last meal. The best weight loss diet includes the key to staying in shape which is eating the main course (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and snacks (2-3 per day) only till your satisfied. Eating only to the point where you say, “that was really satisfying.” This is the point at which your body is telling you that it’s refueled for the rest of the day. Enjoy your food and take your time eating as it takes the body about 20 minutes to realize its full!

3. Get moving

Just get out there and move! One of the best things you can do for your health is be proactive. In whatever you enjoy doing, walking, dancing, or bike riding, just keep moving. High activity is related to a healthy body. Find a hobby or outdoor activity that gets you moving. Not only will you be enjoying gardening or shooting hoops, but you will actually be helping yourself in staying in shape.

4. Find a partner

Having someone there to help support and walk through the same battle with you is one of the biggest motivators. Grab a buddy at your next neighborhood meeting or a co-worker that goes to the same gym as you. Having a partner has shown to improve your health and keeps you accountable to one another. There’s nothing better than looking forward to going walking with Amy and talk about fashion!

5. Take notes

Lastly, take notes everyday in a journal or diary. Record your daily eating, thoughts, emotions, or whatever is on your mind. This can be one of the best tools that can help keep you focused such as, what got you moving today or did you drink enough water. Keeping a journal of what you ate or how you felt when you ate allows you to reflect on how you are keeping with your goal of staying in shape.

As you can see, staying in shape isn’t rocket science. The key to staying in shape is you! Not your coworker. Not your boyfriend. Not the free samples at the grocery store. Just you. With the five easy to follow steps, you will be well on your way of staying in shape and maybe even some else’s.

The Greyhound Group