Fitness Tips That Rock

Don’t compare yourself to others, it only puts you in a negative mindset. Compete against yourself instead.

Find music that motivates. Music can help you take your workout up a notch if it’s music that appeals to you. Need some inspiration?

Take before and after photos of yourself. Nothing can be more inspiring than to see how far you have come.

Eat more greens. Kale, Spinach, Broccoli, Swiss Chard or Collard Greens. Greens are full of fiber, vitamins and minerals to protect you against disease. Not a fan? Throw greens into smoothies with tropical fruit like pineapple and you won’t even taste them.

Go healthy first. When you are stressed out, you are producing higher levels of the stress hormone, cortisol that can make you crave sweets and salty foods. Instead of trying to fight it, select a sweet or salty food that’s healthy for you. Before you reach for the donuts, make yourself a smoothie with your favorite fruit, nonfat milk and yogurt. If it’s salt you crave, eat some pickles, almonds or walnuts. Keep some of your healthy snacks on hand so you can easily turn to healthy options first.

Cook at home more. We all know the portions served at restaurants are huge. Plus, you don’t always know what they are putting into your food. Escape the hidden calories and make your own food instead from fresh ingredients.

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