To live a happy, fruitful life requires that you balance the
body, mind spirit daily. Which means, to you have to give just as much
attention to your physical self as you do to your emotional and spiritual self.
A simple way
to incorporate more activity in your life is to walk more. Not only is walking
good for your heart and mind but it’s also an excellent way to shrink your
waist line.
We all want a slim midsection yet for some it is often more
difficult to achieve because belly fat is generally the last part of the body
to lose weight. Genetics obviously have a big role to play in it; however, we
are responsible for what we eat.
If you have a large belly odds are that you are insulin
resistant. That means your body cannot process carbohydrates in your diet so it
is stores it as fat. The best diet to shrink your midsection is a high protein
& veggies with selected low glycemic index fruits.
Aim for having at least 20 to 30 grams of protein with each meal
& snack. Eat a small amount of almonds and walnuts. Have Omega’s or
fish oil to aid in weight loss. Drink lots of purified water to keep you
well hydrated, to raise your metabolism and to remove toxins from your body.
Get Moving!
It all comes down to moving more and eating less. We all long
for more energy, when you move more you will get more energy naturally.
You’ll be more inclined to exercise too.
Make exercise a high priority in your life--strive to exercise
for 20 to 45 minutes each day. Even if you don't have the energy to truly hit
the gym you can burn more calories by staying active.
Walking is a great way to stay active, when you walk do so with
energy, walk fast, it will burn more calories and you'll get more things done
during the day too. Here are a few ways to incorporate more steps into your
day.
How to get 10k Steps in a Day
Aim for walking 10,000 steps a day by incorporating these simple
tips….
• Park at the back of
a parking lot.
• Walk to your
mailbox.
• Take your dog for a
walk.
• Go for a walk with
your family daily.
• Take the stairs
instead of the elevator.
• Speed walk on a
treadmill each morning.
• Take a walk in the
park
• Go for a walk on
your lunch break.
• Walk with a friend
on the weekends
• Do yard work.
• Clean your house.
• Clean your garage.
• Walk the Malls, window shopping can be a lot of fun.
You Can Do it!
If you watch what you eat and avoid carbs you will shrink your
midsection with ease. Get your carbs by eating an apple a day which is healthy
and filled with fiber along with eating fresh green vegetables.
Visualize your success see your midsection getting slimmer each
new day. What you visualize you materialize, so think with intention of
accomplishing your ideal body weight.
You can shrink your waistline by staying active and striving to walk a lot each day. You really can achieve your goals and dreams but only if you honor and
believe in you! Make you number one in your life. Care for your body as a
treasure.
By honoring your body you will become healthier, happier and
more vibrant, which will naturally attracts more to be thankful including
having a slim figure.
Believe in your ability to accomplish your fitness goals. You
can shrink your waistline by following these simple tips. And remember, YOU can
do it!
If you feel stuck emotionally contact me, I can help you shift from being in an emotional rut to thriving and actually wanting to be more active, and happy too. You can contact me on my website at www.CarolWhitaker.com.
Make YOU a top priority in your life and strive to walk at least 10,000 steps a day. Happy walking! :)
About Carol Whitaker:
Carol Whitaker
is the author of Ridiculously Happy! The Secret to Manifesting the Life
& Body of Your Dreams. Carol is a highly sought after Life Transformation
Coach and Lifestyle Fitness Coach who is well known for the amazing
transformations she creates in her clients’ lives. Carol is dedicated to
empowering women around the world to love and believe in themselves fully.
Carol is a Motivational Speaker and is passionate about inspiring and
motivating women to create and manifest the life and body of their dreams.
Carol is a featured expert on national media and online websites. Carol is
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