Healthy B.P.M.

RANDOM THOUGHT #1: Avoid drinking excessive amounts of coffee, it can desensitize your body to the natural fat burning effects that caffeine has. One or two cups (if the day’s really slow to get started) max.

RANDOM THOUGHT #2: Another word on coffee, it’s not necessarily bad, but more interesting than anything. Some people have reported that when they drank black coffee before exercising, they lost more weight. There’s no scientific proof to back this, but nutritionists believe it may be caused by the body being forced to depend on fat for fuel. And I’m not suggesting you try it; just sharing and caring. Just remember to drink plenty of water during your exercise.

RANDOM THOUGHT #3: Drink a glass of water first to determine if you really are hungry or if you are really thirsty. Many people have the tendency to eat when they see food. It doesn’t mean they are hungry; they just want to eat. Don’t eat anything you’re offered just to be polite. Unless it’s your grandma who’s offering the meal and then just nibble a little bit.

RANDOM THOUGHT #4: Sticking with 4-5 mini meals a day will quell the urge to snack endlessly. But if you must have a snack make sure it is a healthy one. If you travel a lot try to find healthy snacks and not junk food.

RANDOM THOUGHT #5: Veggies make great snacks. They can get you through the hunger pangs if you are having them. Lightly dip them in a low sugar-low fat ranch dressing for a little more oomph.

RANDOM THOUGHT #6: Banking calories for a big splurge later usually backfires on you. Overloading your digestive system only makes you bloated and slows your metabolism.

RANDOM THOUGHT #7: Even if you don’t have a gym membership, chances are that there is a sidewalk outside your house. Get up a half hour earlier, throw on the sneakers and get to walking, running, jogging or whatever your exercise of choice is. If you have a four legged friend, or a two legged on bring them along. Dress for the weather and stop telling yourself you’re not an outdoors person.

RANDOM THOUGHT #8: There is a misconception that exercise makes you tired. You may feel a bit pooped but it‘s the kind fatigue that let‘s you know you‘ve done something good for yourself. As you get fit you will find you have more energy. Couple exercise with adequate sleep, you shouldn’t have any problem getting up in the morning and getting going. Can I get a high five on that one!!!