ASPIRE To be different /

Your Fitness Resolution Needs Feeding

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Staying on top of your fitness goals is going to be a challenge. And that is exactly how you want it to be. A big part of your resolution is to face up to these. But if you had a choice making it hard or easy, which route would you take? Add in the fact that the hard route will become a real slog and lead to you quitting a few weeks down the line.

The easy choice is to make your new aspirations challenging but fun and become an essential part of the real you. Setting goals is great but unless you are eating the right foods, then all your efforts will be wasted.

 

Keeping Hydrated

It’s not news, but it is true. Are you drinking enough water? Ignore the odd story that drinking too much water is bad for you. It is accepted that most of us need to be drinking more. That is especially true when you start adding in runs and strenuous workouts.

It is a good idea to make your water bottle a constant companion. Water refreshes and flushes out the organs. It is vital to keep your fluid intake high. Conversely, you need to be cutting back on the cappuccino and lattes. Try and switch over to an Americano to still enjoy your caffeine fix.

A couple of days and you won’t even notice the difference. Avoid juices packed full of artificial sweeteners. Opt instead for smoothies made in your Nutribullet or liquidiser. Steer clear of energy drinks that are nothing more than sugar, caffeine and flavouring. Let natural highs be your new fix. Get out and exercise in the fresh air and feel good.

 

Supplements

It’s not just water and fluid you are using up when you are working out, or letting the sweat steam off in your power yoga class. You are losing valuable nutrients and minerals such as potassium and magnesium. Given that some us may be getting nowhere near enough in our current diets, we should be taking supplements to make up for those deficiencies.

This is especially true when you start to increase your levels of activity. Choose a reputable supplier such as Isagenix to get a range of supplements that will help stay on top of your new regime. A supplement needs to be taken on a regular basis and not just now and again to be effective.

 

Diet

The magic word, so easy to say and so hard to do. There is little point in taking a hit and miss approach. Why wait until you feel tired and lousy? Processed junk food that has been wiped of all its nutrients is not going to give you anything but a feel full quick fix.

Plan a diet that is going to work for you. Download a diet chart, print it off and pin it up in your kitchen. Know in advance exactly what you are going to eat and stick to it! It’s easier to fight temptation if you have a ready supply of good food options around you. Make complex carbohydrates a regular part of every meal. Switch white pasta and rice for brown. Eat the wholemeal alternatives where you can. Allow good fats to take centre stage. Butter, olive oil, avocados and nuts. Feast on fresh vegetables and good proteins. Don’t mess with thousands of years of evolution!

 

Combine your diet with your supplements and drink plenty of water. Now get those running shoes on and get out there. Prepare to feel fantastic!

 

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Simple Things You Should Do to Improve Your Body

 

Are you looking for simple ways to improve your body? Whether you want to change how it looks or improve its health, here are some ideas to help you out.

 

Sleep More

Sleep is more important than most people realise. Your brain is active during the night; it’s processing information and preparing for the next day. A good night’s sleep will help your memory and your ability to learn new things. Sleep will also help your physical health. It has been found that sleep helps to repair the body, especially the heart and blood vessels. This means that prolonged periods of sleep deficiency are put at a greater risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. So, make sure your get between 7 and 9 hours sleep.

 

Get the Scent Right

Improving your body isn’t all about changing how it looks and performs. It’s also about getting the scent right. Of course, making your body look great is vital. But it can be made even better if your scent is right as well. Many of the most popular synthetic scents for men now contain pheromones. These are believed to attract the opposite sex more, so it could be worth giving them a try. If you want to find out all about pheromones and colognes and how they can help you, you should visit BestSolutionsforMen.com today.

 

Drink More Water

Drinking water is something that everyone needs to do if they’re going to stay healthy. You put your body at huge risk if you allow yourself to become dehydrated. This is especially true if you work out a lot because you’ll be sweating. And when you sweat a lot, you need to replace the fluids you’re losing. You shouldn’t go to the gym without a big bottle of water to drink before during and after your big workout. When you become dehydrated, your performance and attention will drop, so don’t let it happen.

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Warm Up Before Working Out

We all need to work out if we want to keep our bodies in good shape, but are you warming up properly before you work out? It might seem like a bit of a pain to have to deal with, but it is very important. When you fail to warm up properly, you put your body at risk of injury. And that’s never a good thing for fitness freaks. If you get injured, you’ll end up spending a spell on the sidelines and however much you want to get back in the gym, you won’t be able to.

 

Wear Flattering Clothes
Your clothes say a lot about you. This is what people will look at and see when they meet you for the first time. That’s why it’s so important to wear the clothes that are flattering for you. Pick clothes that fit properly and suit your style. If you’re not sure what you’re doing, you should read some online fashion guides and find out how to pick clothes that are good for your body type.