As I’ve probably mentioned a bazillion times, I’m getting
married in July.
…and, no, I really
haven’t done all that much more planning since my last update…
That means in a whopping SIX months, I’ll be wearing a
wedding dress and then a bikini.
As if planning a wedding isn’t enough stress, let’s plan to rock
a bikini the day after I say “I do”.
I'm dreading
the attire, but I can’t wait for the hot sun and alone time with my hubby on
the beach!
I’m by no means heavy, but my body is totally not ready for
full exposure in a bikini.
These up and coming six months should be plenty of time to
get myself to where I’m comfortable.
That does NOT mean that I will be dieting or start binge exercising.
All it means is that I will make a conscious effort to be
healthier.
I also plan on buying
my dream bikini first and hanging it on the wall as motivation. Deff a do!
Healthy Life Swaps
1. Eliminate ALL Junk Food
I know this one sounds obvious, but there are so many
times when we I make an excuse for it.
I mean, how easy is it
to stick frozen waffle fries in the oven as a side dish for dinner? Guilty!
2. Eat Breakfast A Little Later
I start work and eat breakfast by 8AM. By 11AM I’m hungry
again and eat a second breakfast.
I'll grab a banana before I leave, coffee at 8AM, breakfast
by 9:30AM, and nothing until lunch at 1PM.
…and by breakfast I
mean a cup of Quaker oatmeal with a drizzle of syrup, NOT an egg & cheese sandwich…
3. Be More Active, Even At Work
Every couple of hours, take a little walk around the office
to get a cup of water or go to the bathroom.
On breaks, maybe do a few laps around the building or walk through
a store just to be a little active.
I’m the queen of
sitting on my butt all day at my desk. That’s
certainly in need of a healthier swap..
4. Only Purchase Healthy Snacks
If you don’t want to be tempted to eat a gallon of ice
cream, then don’t buy it.
Instead, swap the unhealthy snacks for something a little less
damaging like hummus or fruit.
People will be
disappointed when they surprise visit and I don’t have any chips or candy. Sorry!
5. Bring Your Lunch
Going out for lunch during your work break usually means
over eating mass amounts of unhealthy food.
My cooked leftovers or my homemade salad may not be as luxurious
as the dollar menu, but it’s healthier.
Not to mention,
swapping lunch outings for the lunch room in the office will help save
money.
6. Play, Play, and Play
Swap resting for impromptu dance parties and tickle fights
with the hubby to stay extra active.
Find that last burst of energy at the end of the day to have
fun, laugh, and move around.
I love to lounge on
the couch, but after sitting at my desk all week, that is NOT a healthy habit.
7. Park Far Away
Instead of parking in the spot closest to the door, park
farther away and take those few extra steps.
Not to mention that
this swap will help your car out since it’s less at risk for dents and dings!
8. Green Tea
An average day for me means 3-4 cups of coffee loaded with
French Vanilla Creamer.
I will swap 2 of those cups for green tea without any
additions. This will save me
serious calories!
French vanilla creamer
makes anything and everything taste better.
Too bad it’s so unhealthy!
9. Do Squats
There are so many times when I could squeeze in a few
squats, and just don’t because I’m lazy.
Before using the ladies room, while doing your hair, or even
while cooking you can do 10 squats!
This is totally a
swap. I mean you’re swapping doing
squats for not doing squats. Right??
10. Drink Lots of Water
In between and during meals, make sure that you’re drinking
plenty of water.
Swapping drinks with water will help cleanse your body, keep
you hydrated, and make your skin glow.
I REALLY don’t like
water. I’ll swap my glass for a thermos
with a straw to help it go down easier.
What are your healthy
life swaps?
Well I got most of those down already, except I chase the cats around for extra exercise at the end of the day lol Drink 3L of water a day here, never touch junk food for 2 and a half years now, always park far away and do p90x every day, haven't missed a workout day in a year. So if I want to flop on the couch, fine by me lol
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! What about the green tea? Still sipping on green tea and garlic??
Deleteno green tea and garlic anymore, I just eat the raw garlic every once in a while. Stick it in and chew lmao
DeleteYou chew on straight garlic??? Bleh gag barf!
DeleteAll of these are super great ideas! The water really works...I lost 12 lbs last year and the only changes I made were water, green tea and lifting weights.
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh at the squats before using the ladies room...I think they would be easier to do AFTER using the ladies room! Lol!
hahahaha Well, I figured that BEFORE you pee, you're already in that "hovering" position. Squeeze in a few squats. lol
DeleteI'm one of the few people that parks far away. I don't really do it for the extra steps. I just find it easier since it's a piece of cake to drive in, drive out, and not look for ages for a spot close to the entrance. Plus like you said, less risk of a small accident.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Typical guy...putting your car's well being before your own. You still get points for being more active. :)
Deletelol, swapping squats for not doing squats. natch.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of these tips! Especially bringing our own lunch and eating a late breakfast. I have a hard-boiled egg right now I get to work so tide me over and then I have my full yogurt breakfast at about 9:30. It helps!
LOL That is such a swap. hahaha
DeleteI used to do the boiled egg thing, and then just forgot about it a year or so ago. Maybe I should go back to that. Nice suggestion!
Love this!! For me it was swapping out the sweets for something else...but i didn't give up chocolate - i had the mini chocolate chips instead and it worked!! Ended up craving less! Water is key too!! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI love me some chocolate too!! Nom nom nom...but, for me, the hardest thing to give up is Cold Stone ice cream. Yum!
DeleteI'm swapping most carbs for cheese. Doesn't sound healthy, but I think it's working for me. ;)
ReplyDeleteCarbs for cheese? That's an interesting one.. haha
DeleteSo, I started doing squats during every commercial when I watch tv (I do like, 10-15 per commercial) and I am telling you, it makes all the difference in the world (and I get to watch tv so hello, I'm on board).
ReplyDeleteI also started eating Larabars for an in-between snack. They have 5 ingredients max, and are completely natural and minimally processed (and no soy, which is a biggie for me - my body and soy do not love one another). Drinking water is also another huge one that I need to keep doing more of!
Hang in there, you hottie. You'll be bikini perfect in no time (more so than already - we're always our own worst critics). xo
Aw, thank you!! Can you record yourself saying that so I can play it before I head to the beach? hahaha
DeleteSquats are the best! I just need to find a way to incorporate a quick tricep exercise. Mine are starting to hang! lol
The three things that have worked for me have been eliminating all fizzy drinks, drinking lots of water and staying active. Then I can practically eat anything else I want.
ReplyDeleteI don't like fizzy drinks...but I do love me some coffee with creamer. That's prob the worst thing I drink. I need to sub it out with tea (plain) or water.
DeleteYou should look up naturally flavored water. There are some ways to make it yourself with fruits or vegetables. I've never tried it but I happen to love water, so it's never been an issue for me. Also, try drinking smoothies instead of sodas! They have calories but they're healthy and also help you feel full so you're less tempted to snack with unhealthy foods.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's an interesting suggestion! I'm going to look into that! Luckily, I don't like soda. The carbonation bothers me.
DeleteI don't have swaps because all I do is eat healthy so nothing to swap :) I prefer black tea with half a lemon in the morning to wake me up and green tea with cranberries in the afternoon to avoid a snack between lunch and dinner :)
ReplyDeleteGreen tea with cranberries?? Yum!!! My mommy got me this DELICIOUS green tea that had some sort of natural oil added to it. It helped my digestive system and was really very good. I'll have to try and find it again.
DeleteHi Jax...your swaps sound perfect for getting your cute self in shape for summer.
ReplyDeleteI am not overweight either but I am olden...and everything has fallen into other places and I have little pockets of fatty stuff around so I, too, am eating healthier, mainly cutting SUGAR...I am such a sugar freak. I am doing the Special K healthy way of eating. A bowl of cereal for breakfast, another for lunch and a sensible dinner. Going to start walking again as soon as the weather is warmer...(I am such a wuss...) Good good luck on you healthy kick.
I'm a great believer in hanging upside down, Miss Jax. We call it "ape yoga" in the jungle. You could also try eating nuts and raisins for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteLess sugar for sure. It feels so much better, even if it's a bit sad
ReplyDeleteI am glad you said squats and not sit ups. I don't know why they ever teach people to do sit ups, they are so hard on the back, when squats are better.
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