Hello everyone,

Summertime has arrived which means beach trips and sunny days poolside are coming up and coming up fast! Are you ready? No, I mean is your body ready? Whether your answer is yes or no, I have some tips to help you get ready and fast. Also, I have a special announcement so stay tuned until the end.

Most of us know that more clothes come off in the summer and not everyone is a sight to see. Let’s face it, fat is not attractive no matter what the new trends may be saying. It is most definitely not acceptable to be overweight and/or obese. The impact that those conditions have on the body are far from positive. So please, take control of your life and get in SHAPE. Now that I have said my piece on that, I want to get into ways you can slim down, tone up and even maintain a healthy weight during the summer without stressing yourself out about it.

PS. This will not be a long read.

1. First thing’s first: DRINK YOUR WATER!

The easiest way to shed weight is by drinking your daily dose of water. That may be 8 bottles of water or maybe even a gallon throughout the day. Whatever the amount recommended for your body weight (see here) that is what’s necessary for your body to operate and carry out its daily functions. One of those being, burning fat and distributing essential fats to the proper places.

2. Sweating is Amazing

Wanna keep the weight off? Sweat some more! Sweat is a great way to help the body release excess waste and toxins. I know it’s already hot in the summer and we’d much rather stay cool, but sweating is good for the body. I recommend going to sit in the sauna for about 10-15 mins. Don’t have access to one? Make your own by turning the shower on hot like you like it leave the bathroom with the door shut for about 10 mins and then returning. By that time, it should be nice and steamed up in there. Just sit down and bask in it for about 15 mins. I do this often and it’s been wonderful for keeping off extra weight.

3. Continue to exercise

Now this one seems like common sense, but some people tend to fall off working out in the summer for various reasons. Whatever the reason, it’s so essential to not fall off. If this, is you, I recommend that you make a conscious effort to not stop completely but rather maybe just slow it down a little. Remember, working out for 30 mins a day can do amazing things. if you are one to workout 5 days a week for an hour or 2, perhaps just take it down to 40 mins every 3 days. There are all kinds of variations for working out that we can use to help us stay at it. Do what is best for you and your body but stay ACTIVE. Don’t fall off if you really can help it. Which in most cases, we can.

4. Yoga

I remember towards the middle of my workout journey; I wasn’t feeling up to a full-blown workout with weights and aggressive exercises, but I wanted to stay in shape. I decided to start stretching every day and that led me to an old friend, Yoga. Yoga is nothing new to me. I grew up practicing yoga and certain moves stuck to me. When I began to practice yoga again, I noticed certain areas becoming slimmer and more toned. I loved it because I was getting a good workout in as well as getting some good stretching done. It was a double whammy, and it wasn’t killing me. After a yoga session at home, I was relaxed but energized enough to do whatever awaited me.

5. Try New Activities

The summertime is a perfect time to get active and get out there to try new things. If you have never been diving before and you swim regularly, give it a shot. If you are a runner, try hiking. There is always something new to try that will help you stay in great shape while also having fun. Just have to be open minded.

That concludes this blog. Sorry it’s been a while since my last one. Things have been pretty darn busy!

Happy and Healthy Living! Stay FIT!