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Sunday, July 11, 2010

How to Stay in Shape and Look Good without Any Extreme Diet

Despite the fact that I was always in shape and never straggled with a weight loss problem in my life, I found that losing extra 5-10 pounds was extremely difficult, especially when you are not 18 anymore. So please, do not believe anyone who says that losing the weight is easy. It is not easy, but I am absolutely convinced that anyone can take off 10 pounds without specific diet or pills. Also weight loss pills could help only to lose the weight but not to maintain it. If you don’t have any backup plan, you will gain your weight back as soon as you stop taking pills.

Staying in shape requires a combination of hard work, discipline and healthy eating.  If you are ready to make it your lifestyle, you will look good, healthy and sexy.
I was so busy with my job during this winter and  it was so cold outside, that all I did after  work- escaped the gym, stayed home, watched TVs and  ate.  When I realized  that I probably need to step on the scale, it was already  too late, I  gained about 10 pounds. To get back in shape, I almost had  to drag myself into the gym five- six times a week  for a month, but in the end it paid off. How I did it?  I  mixed my workouts, 45 minutes running followed by 45 minutes of free weights.

I also donated my big dinner plates and bought smaller ones and as a result, I ate smaller portion and it had dramatic effect on my weight loss. I also started to drink more water and herbal tea between meals. I usually eat only three meals a day and try to avoid produced food. I eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and cheese and tons of yogurts. I make cottage cheese and yogurt myself from sour milk but when I am lazy, I buy organic yogurts from Trader Joes. I eat steamed fish, veggies, rice, and I know a few tasty recipes which are very easy to make at home. If you are interested in my experience, ask me about food recipes and  etc.

Unfortunately, I love bread, sweets, and pastries and can’t give up on it completely. I just try to substitute  it  with  dried fruit and  honey. I also hangover with my girlfriends on a Sunday in the nice pastries place but after that, I try to stay away from curbs for the rest of the week. 

So, how to stay in shape, look good and sexy?  Easy:  stay away from junk food; eat smaller portion; cut the curbs; drink more water; exercise at least 4-5 times a week; run, if you want to lose weight; don’t stay at home on weekends watching TV, go outdoors, it’s a summer time. Enjoy!

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