10 Tips for a Fit Summer Body
Summertime is getting near! Are you ready to rock that summer body?
We know that summer is the height of fun and exciting activities and trips. The warm weather makes you want to swim in the beach and wear the most attractive swimwear that’s been sitting in your closet for too long.
Yet, there is something that hinders you from rocking that swimwear... those love handles or belly fats. Although you have to love your imperfections, you have to accept the fact that being fit always leads to longevity and wellness.
Break the notion that you only need to be fit during summer, because fitness is a lifetime commitment for your overall health. Always remember that the best project you’ll ever work on is you.
So let’s start the summer right with these tips to show off a fitter body. And promise yourself that once you achieve your summer body goals, you’ll continue the healthy habits moving forward.
Eat right
Eating right and fitness go hand in hand. You cannot be fit if you have an unhealthy diet The consistency in eating right will always help you stay in shape.
In order to eat right, your diet should be a balance of fruits and vegetables, with the right amount of good carbohydrates, healthy fats, and proteins.
You can get good carbs from brown rice, quinoa, potato, whole wheat, beans, and barley. While bad carbs are processed foods and white bread.
If you’re working out, or want to achieve that killer summer abs, trans fat and sugar are your biggest enemy.
There are times you may crave, but there are plenty of effective ways to stop the unhealthy food cravings. Like eating homemade burgers instead of street hamburgers. Or making your own chicken breast fillet instead of the regular fast food chicken meal. Try coating it with the healthiest substitute for breadcrumbs, then fry it in olive or avocado oil. For your rice, opt for brown.
Bake potato wedges or grill veggies instead of french fries. And substitute ice cream with fruit salad.
Eat light and on time
If you feel hungry, don’t starve yourself just because you’re afraid to gain some weight. Eat if your body needs to, but don’t overeat. Eat until you feel satisfied, not full. So, in this case, discipline is the key.
To avoid constantly feeling hungry, eat five times a day, but with smaller meals. Eat a large, healthy breakfast, a light but nutritious lunch and dinner, and a healthy afternoon and midnight snack.
Why heavy breakfast? Well, as we all know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is where you’ll get your energy from since you haven’t eaten for long hours from your sleep, and the energy to fulfill your day-to-day activities. If you’re running out of breakfast ideas, here are breakfast recipe ideas that will keep you fully energized for the day.
Avoid being sedentary
Humans are not meant to be sedentary. Try to exercise and move around as much as you can. Even if you’ve got a lot of things on your plate, there are still a couple of things you can do to be fit when you’re too busy. Such as walking, running, or hiking even for just 15-20 minutes.
You can also play volleyball or go for long walks on the beach. Anything you can do to take advantage of the lovely summer weather to treat your body well.
Stick to a specific fitness/workout plan
The road to fitness requires planning, discipline, and adjustments. Some people have been working out for years but don’t see any results. While some are just working out for a couple of months, but have seen significant effects.
In this case, you need to have a specific fitness plan that will suit your schedule and body goals. Are you trying to lose body fat or aiming to gain more muscles? You can ask for help from a physical trainer or watch YouTube videos to get ideas on what workout routine you should stick to. Once you have a clear routine, find the best days in your busy schedule when you can do your workout.
If you have a lot of things to do every day, here are easy and uncomplicated exercise routines to try.
Hydrate
Drinking water is very important, especially during hot weather since you sweat more.
Heatstroke is very prevalent in summer too. Keeping your body hydrated will help your heart to pump more blood through the muscles and vessels for them to work optimally. Without sufficient water, your heart and other vital organs in your body might suffer.
So if you’re planning to spend a lot of time outside, make sure you bring water with you.
Keep your core strong
Your core keeps your body strong and stable. Whether you're doing squats, your core plays an important role too. If your core is weak, your whole body and formation will suffer. But if your core is strong, you can execute the workout more effectively.
You can incorporate core exercises like plank, situps, and curl-ups in your workout routine. Start with light routines first, then work your way to extremes.
The goal is to give your core the attention it needs to become stronger. Sooner you’ll be happy to wear that crop top or fit clothes confidently.
Here’s a blog that will show you how to boost you way to 11 line abs.
Allow your muscles and body some time to recover
Rule of a thumb, don’t workout every day. Working out everyday may do you more harm than good.
Give your body some time to heal and recover. It will prevent overfatigue and further injuries from occurring. Depriving yourself recovery might also lead to mental exhaustion and a change in energy levels.
But don’t overdo it. A day or two is enough for recovery. If you still feel some tension in your muscles after a couple of days, you can try light exercises like walking, stretching, jogging, or yoga. These will help you protect and loosen up your cartilages, joints, and muscles, as well as prepare your body for the next coming tougher workouts.
Have a good quality sleep and rest
Managing your time in terms of career, workout, diet, and family is not an easy task. These can be draining and, most of the time, require a lot of physical & mental energy.
Always have enough sleep and rest. And not just any other sleep or rest, but good quality of both. Take naps if you need to, manage your time so you will have complete sleep, and rest if you feel tired. Don’t abuse your body and listen to its demand. Because your relationship with your mind and body is the most important foundation to healthy living.
Try supplements
Some supplements have weight and support management blend that may assist you with your fitness goals. If you’re looking for some, here are the top recommendations:
- Keto BHB capsules - if you’re doing a keto diet, this supplement is for you. It helps manage your cravings, assists your body to reach ketosis faster, and boosts your strength & stamina without feeling burnout.
- Keto BHB powder - works like the Keto BHB capsules, but you can take this supplement as your pre or post-workout drink. It supplies your body with essential electrolytes and has soluble fiber for better digestion.
- Thermogenic Burner - contains Capsimax, Infinergy, L-carnatine, Teacrine, and a cognitive blend to boost your metabolism while losing fat and not your energy & focus. It also spares you from common dieting effects such as brain fog and energy drop.
Embrace the difficulty but love the process
Success is a journey, not a destination. You may encounter a lot of obstacles and doubts that may interfere with your fitness journey. But know that all of those are part of the process. Remember that nothing worth having comes easy.
If you haven’t seen any results yet, it’s okay, be patient. Learn to respect your body and be proud of the small progress you’re taking each day. What matters most is you tried and you don’t stop. The results will soon come.
Takeaways
A fit summer body is achieved through time, discipline, planning, and consistency. Excuses don’t burn calories. And every sweat, time, and devotion you commit to fitness will all pay off. You got this!
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