10 Diet and Fitness Tips

One of our greatest life wishes is to stay fit and healthy. WE have put together 10 tips to help you achieve your fitness goals.

1. Stay Hydrated - Whether you're heading off to spin class, boot camp, or any other exercise, it's always important to hydrate so you can stay energized and have your best workout.

2. Workout Partner - Get a workout partner who is hugely helpful for keeping motivated, but it's important to find someone who will be an inspiration.

3. Cold Bath - Relieve post-fitness aches by submerging your lower body in a cold bath (50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit; you may have to throw some ice cubes in to get it cold enough) for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Comfortable Sneakers - Your workout shoes should feel comfortable. Try shopping for workout shoes in the evening as your feet swells during the day. You want to shop when they're at their biggest. Also make sure the sneakers are a little roomy; enough so that you can wiggle your toes, but no more than that. They should be comfy from the get-go.

5. Monitor your portions - Think about cutting your serving of beef in half. That's because it's best to try and fill half your plate with veggies or a mixture of veggies and fresh fruit.

6. Limit Cocktail – Take water in between drinks during your cocktail hour. You’ll avoid accumulating sneaky liquid calories.

7. No guilt for Ice Cream - It takes a lot of calories; about 3,500 to gain a pound of body fat. That one off day doesn't usually result in any significant weight gain. So, don’t feel guilty about that giant ice cream sundae you enjoyed during a shopping break. So be sure to whittle away at those extra calories over the next day or two, preferably by boosting exercise rather than eating too little. Starvation is not the healthy answer!

8. Party behavior – A weekend night out may alter your diet plan especially at a birthday, wedding, or dinner party. Try taking an extra 15-minute walk around your office each day, then, go on and indulge a bit at the soiree, guilt free. Another party trick? Enjoy a 100-calorie snack before a celebration, which can help you eat fewer munchies at the event.

9. Increase exercise - increase your exercise routing by about 5 to 10 percent per week.

10. Fuel for Fitness - Eat food that will help keep you going strong. For breakfast, opt for a high-carbohydrate meal. Try a whole-grain English muffin or a bagel with peanut butter or a low-fat cream cheese. Then, have a well-rounded meal post-workout to help with recovery. One to two slices French toast with a side of fruit. "The protein-to-carbohydrate ratio is perfect for enhancing my recovery.