If you’ve tried dieting, joined the gym and nothing seemed to work forever, then it’s time to take Get Body Beautiful  Challenge!  With a commitment and pledge to make small do-able changes in 3 areas,                                                                   Lifestyle, Nutrition and Fitness to achieve better health, you can join more than 80,000 individuals in Atlanta, GA and worldwide.  The end result will be an active and healthy lifestyle without dieting,
plenty of delicious foods and a lean body that burns fat on auto-pilot.  Get Ready, Get Fit and stick to your New Year’s Resolution….Get Body Beautiful!

Here is the 3-Part Challenge:

Get Body Beautiful – Small Daily Changes

LIFESTYLE CHANGES

Schedule a physical and take your vitamins. Call your physician to schedule a routine wellness visit. He or she will be pleased you are starting a fitness program and eager to check your weight, cholesterol and any other screenings that will ensure you can safely and effectively begin your health and fitness journey. In the interim, start back on your daily multi-vitamin, and begin to give your body the nourishment it needs. A liquid multi-vitamin will provide the most benefit.

See your goal. Take a few minutes and write your goal body weight and clothing size on a 3 x 5 index card.  Now post the card on your refrigerator or a bulletin board to see your goal daily.

Find support. Call a family member or close friend you love and trust who also wants to lose weight. It will be easier than you think. Then, resolve to help each other. You should also enlist the expertise and accountability of a certified personal trainer to push you towards your next level of fitness.                                        

NUTRITION CHANGES

Drink water. As soon as you wake up, have a glass of water. Water will not only help you feel full, but it is also essential to your body’s fat burning process. Then, as the day goes on, continue to drink before and after meals, as well as after working out. Best of all, water satisfies your appetite without adding any calories to your diet. A good rule of thumb is to consume half of your body weight in water.

Eat breakfast. It’s the easiest way to boost your metabolism, increase your alertness and raise your energy levels for the day.

Pack a snack. Take a piece of fruit with you as you head out the door. It’s a great metabolism booster and will prevent you from feeling so hungry throughout the day.

Half your portions. Taking in less food is a good place to begin your journey to better health. Begin with cutting your normal meal by half and adding fruits and vegetables to help you feel full.

 FITNESS CHANGES

Stretch 5 minutes. Reach down to touch your toes, lean backward, then to each side. Now follow it with some calf and hamstring stretching, which are excellent for improving lower extremity tone.

Walk 15 minutes. Add walking to your daily routine. Whether you stop at the mall or walk on your lunch break, take a brisk walk with your dog, or dedicate a few minutes to walk up the street for some fresh air.  Walking gets your blood moving and keeps your spirits high.

Increase parking distance. If you choose a space far from the entrance of work, the grocery store or school, you will automatically and easily increase your physical activity. Those extra calories burned each day will add up.