Your Herbalife Newsletter:Wellness-A way of Living

 

A Diet of Excellence

The food you eat today will determine your health tomorrow (and far off into the future). "Sooner or later, we all must sit at a banquet of consequences,"

 observed Robert Louis Stevenson. Actions drive results. Always.

  

Congratulations! Your lifelong wellness plan starts today. If you are enjoying the Herbalife Products then you are definitely on your way to healthier living and more energy than you can imagine.

You have taken the time to sit back and reflect on your life and set some goals. No, I’m not talking about a New Year’s Resolution or something that will satisfy others. This time, you’re ready to do it for yourself, your body and your health.

Only one thing stands in the way: your schedule.

Ahh yes, the dreaded schedule. Chances are, you’re juggling work, your social life, and maybe even a few kids and college. How in the world can you possibly lose weight without spending your entire life in the gym and giving up all your free time to hit the treadmill and throw around dumbbells three or four times a week?

 

The answer is simple: Know what you are doing, when to do it, and how to do it.

While working out, eating right, and making a lifestyle change might seem pretty straight forward and self explanatory, most of us simply don’t have the time to do it or so we think.

If I tell you that you could burn more fat in about the same time it takes you to cook dinner or watch a movie, would that be something you’d be interested in hearing? Sure it would! Keep reading to find out how.

1. Make Your Meals In Advance

One of the most common excuses in the world of fitness is that you eat unhealthy because you don’t have time to eat clean. How can you fix it? Make your meals in advance. Take an extra 20 minutes every Sunday to throw some boneless,skinless chicken breasts into the oven, boil a dozen eggs or steam a few bags of broccoli then pack them into individual containers of Tupperware and put them in the fridge. These will keep you from making a stop at McDonald’s or buying a candy bar out of the vending machine while at work. It should help you get through the week while you keep yourself healthy.  

If you are used to not eating breakfast and or you wake up munching on toast in the morning, you can slowly make a switch by preparing a Herbalife shake or a 7 egg white omelet with an apple to kick start your day.  Remember, it’s very important to nourish yourself with a healthy “mini-meal” for breakfast so you can re-fuel your body for another day.

2. Get Moving Before Breakfast

Let’s assume that you get up for work or school in the mornings around 6 or 7.  Let’s adjust it a bit. Try getting up around 5:30 or 6:30 and get in a quick exercise session. Not only will it make you feel better but you will also boost your metabolism and increase your energy which will help you get through the rest of the day.

You don’t have to go to the gym or  anything like that. Just get up 20 minutes to a half hour earlier than usual and do what you can. Stretch, get in a quick jog around the block, do some yoga and throw in some squats or burpees.

Be creative and have fun doing it.  You’ll be surprised at the results after a few weeks. If you have more time than that, even better! Just make sure to drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up, get into a quick workout and grab a healthy breakfast before you leave the house.

 

3. Track Your Progress

By setting small and regular goals, you will be able to track your progress which will keep you motivated to continue as you reach them. It may take you an entire 5-10 minutes but is essential in motivating yourself and setting yourself up for success.  You can do this while you’re standing in line at the grocery store, at home right before bed, during your lunch break at work, or while watching your favorite TV show in the evenings after dinner. Just find some time to record your goals every day.

Invite your friends and family to participate.

Losing weight is 90% mental.  You can workout like an elite athlete or eat very healthy but if your head isn’t in the game or you are always conscious about how many calories you are burning, then you’ll most likely give up or fail.  You don’t need to weigh yourself daily as I don’t encourage this. The scale may mean that you are losing fat but gaining muscle. More importantly, you need to focus on how much fat you are losing. Track your progress by going by how your clothes fit. Remember to celebrate each milestone as you achieve it along the way.

So, there you have it. You have 3 simple yet effective ways to boost your weight loss efforts in less than 90 minutes a week.

 

Have some time left? Make the most of it! Go for an extra walk or prepare your healthy grocery list. Anything that works toward your goals is considered productive. 90 minutes goes a long way and if you incorporate these 3 methods, you’ll see the results fast and right before your eyes.