You may not realize it, but you already possess everything you need to crush a fitness challenge by transforming your body, and it all starts with taking responsibility for the body that you have today.
You are in your current shape because, until this moment, you’ve been OK with it.
Read MoreYou probably exercise regularly. You watch what you eat. You keep up-to-date on the latest health concerns. You don't binge on sugar.
Read MoreLoad Up On Fiber.
Wonder how fiber could help you shed pounds and look great on the beach? It's actually quite simple.
High fiber foods are nutrient dense and low in calories. This means that you'll feel full from fewer calories, encouraging weight loss. Try these high fiber favorites: spinach, raspberries, pear (with skin), artichoke, peas, apples (with skin), broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and carrots. Check out the high-fiber recipe for pasta salad below.
Read MoreMistake 2: You do the same routine
You may have noticed that most people do the same exercises each time they visit the gym. Maybe you’ve been doing the same exercise routine as long as you can remember—if it isn’t broken then don’t fix it, right?
The truth is that exercise routines have expiration dates, and that is the date that they begin to lose their effectiveness. As a rule of thumb never use the same routine for more than 4 weeks.
Read Moret's no secret that most people will gain 5 to 10 pounds over the next month. With all the snacks, home cooked meals and tasty treats, weight gain is pretty much inevitable...right?
Not so fast
I've come up with a survival strategy to keep quarantine pounds from making a permanent home on your hips.
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