It’s that time of year again, the holidays are over and it is time to get back into the swing of day to day life. Autumn is just around the corner and before too long it will be time to once again pull on those favourite jeans. All good holidays contain life’s little indulgences; food, wine and relaxation. However, February is here and it is time to break those bad habits and prepare for the year ahead. So here are a few easy ways to get back into the swing of things and shed those extra kilos we gained over the break!
1. Detoxing: A healthy, sensible detox is a great way to cleanse the body of bad toxins that we accumulated in our body during the Christmas season. Alcohol and sweets will have been the main culprits so these must be the first things to go! Try Feb Fast; a month without alcohol during February. It’s only 28 days but it is 28 days of rest for your liver and respite for your body. To really push yourself, try staying away from the lolly jar for all of February too!
2. Cut out the heavy meals: Over Christmas we treat ourselves to big meals that consist of very rich foods. During this time we are prone to eat everything in sight and load the plates up way too high! Try lighter summer options like salads, yoghurts and fruit smoothies during the coming month and avoid the big heavy meals you have been eating.
3. Befriend your water bottle: To help any good body cleanse, we need lots of water. Water promotes liver function, healthy skin and the functioning of our digestion. We need a minimum of 2 liters of water per day so be sure to refill your bottle regularly throughout the day. Most bottles will hold upwards of 600ml so 3 to 4 refills a day ensures your body’s needs are met. Water with lemon is also a good change to drinking tap water whilst being refreshing and good for digestion.
4. Get active: It is time to get up and get active! It doesn’t take a lot to feel the difference a little bit of exercise makes. The more exercise you do, the more energy you have thus the better you will feel. The solution to this is easy: Get along to Dance Dynamics Unlimited Classes as often as possible! I recommend Zumba and Strength and Tone for your ultimate fitness kick followed by some Salsa or Cha Cha so you can show off your new improved body!
For any questions don’t hesitate to contact me, Ellen Smith, Personal Trainer and Dance Instructor with Dance Dynamics. I am available for classes at Richmond, Box Hill or Malvern. Book in for a Personal Session with me for extra help on your fitness goals! Contact me on Ellen@dancedynamics.com.au or 9427 8887 (Richmond).
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