8 Steps to Getting Fit for Summer

Everyone wants to get fit for Summer, including myself.

I've complied the 8 steps that I'm going to try to use until Summer, and even after that.

Hopefully you will do these 8 steps with me so that we can be fit together :)

Beauty isn't just about the face and hair, it's about how you feel too!

 Step 1: Cutting out the sugary drinks! 
-The sugary drinks aren't doing anything positive for you unless the drink includes vitamins. But, be careful, those drinks could have 100g of sugar and 10% Vitamin C, which obviously isn't a good ratio.If you do drink the sugary drinks make sure that the vitamin to sugar ratio is in favor of the vitamins. Or to be safe Just Drink Water!

Step 2: Drink 2 cups of water with every meal

-Like I mentioned before, water is the best choice. Especially cold water, since it makes your metabolism work harder to get the water warm. It also really cleanses your body of toxins, and makes you feel more full while eating.

Step 3: Eat you veggies!

- I understand that veggies don't taste too great, but try to incorporate the veggies into every meal. I'm trying to eat two different type of veggies for every meal except for breakfast. The best way to eat the veggies is in a soup or a stir fry, because it tastes good and it's good for you.

Step 4: Exercise daily or twice daily

-If you live somewhere that is warm, then get outside and take a run or walk with your friends. Instead of driving and spending so much money on gas, try walking places, that is if you live near a town, park, beach, friends house, or shops. If you don't live somewhere warm, like me, then do indoor exercises or go to a local gym. Just find ways to move around throughout the day, your legs should hurt by the end of the day.

Step 5: Get 7-9 hours of sleep per night

-This is going to help you stay alert throughout the day, even after those crazy exercises that you did. Sleep is going to refresh your body and let it fully relax after a tough day. (I need to do this more)

Step 6: Get a workout buddy or community

-You can't go through this alone, you're going to need a workout buddy or a community that really keeps you motivated or it's going to be hard to keep going every day, especially when you're tired. If you're looking for a community try the PumpUp app on the Apple Store, it's full of people just like us, trying to keep motivated.

Step 7: Don't just forget about your favorite foods

- Instead of just forgetting your favorite foods, make them healthier. If you enjoy burgers and fries. Try a veggie burger and a wheat bun, with toasted carrots or freshly sliced potatoes that are baked in the oven. These types of meals are still yummy but have less calories so you don't have to worry about the fats and processed foods. There are many veggie burger recipes online, just find one that looks good to you!

Step 8: Have a GOAL

-This is the most important part of getting fit. If you have no goal then you won't have a reason to get fit. If your goal is to lose weight then set a weight you want to be, or select a pant size. Then, go and buy the pants you want to fit into. and hang it up on your wall or put it at the front of your dresser. Try on the pants every month to see your progress. This is also for anyone who wants to gain weight. 

I hope that you all can do these 8 steps with me to get fit for summer.

I'm excited about my results so far, it's been difficult but i can see the work slowly paying off.

My Goal: To feel confident in a swim suit this summer. 

YOU'RE ALL BEAUTIFUL <3