5 Ways to Prepare Your Body for a New Fling
Whether you’ve got a new partner on the scene or you’re looking for love, you’ll want to look your best. However, dropping extra pounds can be difficult. These five tips will help you transform your body for your new fling.
Try a New Diet
Diet might be a dirty word in the health industry, but in reality a diet is simply an eating plan. Shaking up your eating habits with a new diet can change your metabolism and help you shed extra pounds.
Don’t make the mistake of choosing fad diets which cut out major food groups. They might get results in the short term, but they won’t provide the overall nutrition you need. Instead, take inspiration from the diets of the world’s healthiest nations. For example, try eating smaller portions, and more fish and tofu as the Japanese do. Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the world, at just 3 percent, and one of the highest life expectancies.
“You might think it’s all in our genes,” Iron Chef American judge Naomi Moriyama told Web MB. “But when Japanese people adopt a Western-style diet, they put on weight quickly.”
Extend Your Workout
Pushing yourself to work out for longer than usual can help you burn many more calories. Adding 15 more minutes to your session might seem impossible, but Timothy Noakes, M.D., an exercise and sports science professor at the University of Cape Town, says you’ve probably got more energy than you realize.
“Our brains turn on the pain before we actually run out of fuel,” he confirmed. So your brain might tell you to throw in the towel long before your body really needs to give up.
A long workout teaches your body to run more efficiently, improving your metabolism and helping you burn more fat.
Spice Up Your Exercise Routine
Getting stuck in an exercise rut does you no favors. When you’re bored with your exercise routine, you’ll struggle to find motivation. Doing the same old thing also works out the same old muscles, so you’ll find your weight loss plateaus. If you really want to improve your body, spice up your exercise routine.
With most gyms offering a range of classes in everything from Aerobarre to Zumba, it’s easy to vary your workout routine. If the thought of entering a gym makes you shudder, then the answer might be in your pocket. HealthKit, available on smartphones such as the Apple iPhone 6s and other devices running iOS 9, aggregates information from compatible apps and the phone’s sensors to give you a complete picture of your health. The feature works with health-focused apps like PEAR Training, Dance Party, and DailyBurn, which all suggest a variety of workouts and help you stay motivated.
Get a Personal Trainer
If you wanted to get your finances in shape, you’d probably enlist the help of a financial advisor. So it makes sense to turn to a personal trainer if you want to get your body in shape.
A personal trainer can assess your current workout program and eating habits and identify areas for improvement. Your trainer will also help you set realistic goals, hold you accountable for your workouts, and help you improve your form for greater results. And when your motivation starts to wane, your personal trainer will be there to give you the push you need.
Make Time for Recovery Sessions
It can be tempting to spend your non-workout days curled up on the couch, but you’ll see better results if you make time for recovery sessions. These sessions of light exercise can be thought of as “active rest,” a time when your muscles and joints can recover while you’re working at a lower level. Recovery session activities like a gentle walk, yoga session, or some tai chi won’t leave you sweating, but they’ll get your blood pumping and lower your insulin and triglyceride (blood fat) levels. This will help you blast fat around your belly, thighs, and other problem areas.
Love can be a powerful motivator for getting into shape, but you’ll need concrete plans to get results. These great strategies can put you on the path to a brand new you for your brand new love.
