3 Top Strategies For Keeping The Belly Fat Off
Question: I have worked hard to get the belly fat off for swimsuit season, how do I keep it off when the summer is full of changing schedules, vacations, barbecues, picnics, beach or lake outings and backyard fun? Answer: Changing schedules by day or by season can throw anyone off their health game. I often say to my athletes and clients at Solaris Whole Health: optimum health is the ability to recover. That is the name of the game when it comes to daily stressors, summer schedules/vacations and holidays! So this past year I have written a lot about optimum nutrition, supplementation and movement to get the belly fat off. Now lets talk about the 3 Top Strategies for Keeping the Belly Fat Off. 1. At Solaris we often discuss the 5-as of Success. Preparation, Practice, Persistence, Patience and Prayer/Gratitude. In my opinion they are all important however PREPARATION of healthy food at your fingertips: either in your house, in the dish you bring to the barbecue, in your car or beach bag or even ordering healthy takeout when short on time is a MUST this summer. Make this your no excuses summer 2. With the joy of summer and the outdoors I urge you to MOVE everyday. Exercise Smarter not harder while feeling the breeze, smelling the air and flowers and know the joy and exhilaration of sweating! Make this your summer of experiences of the sense 3. Let go of perfection. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater! When you go off plan, get right back on track Monday or after vacation. The quicker you gain, the quicker you will lose, so start eating clean right after the cheat meal/day/weekend/vacation and get back on track happily. Make this your summer of recovering quickly like a rock star When you feel your inner guilt creeping in because of the last weekend festivities this summer remember it’s progress not perfection and read this mantra: Perfection is not a polished thing, It is often Something sincerely meant A job complete Praise given Gratitude heard. It can be kindness shown and Thanks offered up. Perfection is something we discover in each other, What we see reflected back. And if Perfection eludes us That doesn’t matter, For what we have in the moment is enough. (BBC, call the Midwife) Wishing you a lean, healthy & happy summer! From all of us @ Solaris Whole Health
It’s All About The Core!
Balance, Flexibility, Strength, Stability These are key words that anyone over the age of 35 should be worried about. Why? Because these capabilities all start declining as we age and THAT can cause serious problems later in life. Strengthening one’s core, however, can help in this area. One of my friends started mat Pilates classes in August and in less than 2 months she noticed a significant difference (By the way, there are men in her class too). Pilates Reformer classes are excellent as well. Although the Reformers might look a little intimidating, after one or 2 two sessions you will quickly get the hang of it. As a side note, a critical aspect to this kind of exercise is that it is low impact and kind to your joints. So if you haven’t tried it before, read here for more convincing information on core strength and a few tips on what you can easily do in your own home to get you started. Are You Tired and Hungry All the Time AND Gaining Weight Like Crazy? Could you be starving to death eating too much, while over exhausted. What might really be going on Plus 7 Foods that Help You Gain Energy! Perio-Cardio Diseases: Top Causes and Prevention How the root-causes and linked physical health problems can be prevented to avoid and maintain good dental health. The 6 Most Dangerous Home-Based Causes of Disease and Illness When your home could become your potential health nemeses vs. health haven?