Bikini Body Countdown –
It's Not Too Late to get your
best summer body ever !!
ST.
PETERSBURG, Fl. May 13 , 2005 – Dianne Villano, President of Custom
Bodies, knows that for many people, New Years resolutions have long
since been forgotten as they have happily gone through the cold
months in their many layers of bulky winter clothing. As
the weather warms, however, and winter wardrobes are shed, quite a few
are noticing lumps, bumps and jiggles in places that they would
rather not mention let alone show in public. This is the time of year
where peoples' thoughts start to wander to summer outings, skin
revealing styles and many
are wishing that they had "started sooner" .
“ Don’t fear,” says
Dianne, “there is hope to make some serious changes to your body before
summer begins."
“You may not be
quite in your “dream” body in a month” she warns, “ but you can
make real, dramatic changes. Starting now can not only have you looking
firmer and more toned in your swimsuit at the start of the summer but
will have you 3 months closer to really strutting your stuff as the
summer ends.”
Dianne offers these
tips which Custom Bodies has used for 8 years to get their
clients’ bodies “summer ready”
1.
Set Realistic Goals
- Enthusiasm often wanes when pounds don’t magically disappear
overnight. You can not undo years (or months) of bad habits and
achieve the body of your dreams in a few weeks – Summer is a month away
so there is still time to achieve a more fit, toned look or to drop a
dress size or so even if you do not achieve your “dream” body
2. Look For Situations To Be active
-Look for the hard way to do things - Park as far from the store as you
can rather than looking for the closest parking spot, use the stairs
rather than the elevator and, if possible carry your bags out to your car
instead of using the cart.
3.
Always eat
breakfast
- Food fuels your metabolism - Studies show that those who skip the
first meal, end up eating more total calories throughout the day and
tend to make less healthy choices Skipping breakfast sends the message
to your body that you're starving because you haven't had food for a
while. As a protective mechanism, your metabolism will slow down.
4. Don’t starve yourself
- Less than 1,200 clories is usually not enough to support your basal metabolism
and thus will slow your body's calorie-burning ability – Very low
calorie diets will, in the short term, help you lose weight but they’re
extremely difficult to maintain. You’ll gradually become tired and
irritable & lack the energy to exercise usually putting the end to your
fitness program and leading to the beginning of a binge cycle.
5. Eat 5 - 6 small meals a day
- Try to eat at least 3 meals a day. Optimally you should spread your
calories throughout 5 -6 small meals per day. This will keep your
metabolism roaring, your hunger in check and your blood sugar level
even to help avoid binging.
6.Drink Plenty
Of water
– Drinking water helps keep you feeling full . Many times dehydration
can mask itself as hunger so if you are feeling “snacky” try a glass of
water before you eat. Water also helps keep the kidneys flushed which
helps the liver metabolize fat at full force.
7.Follow the
80% to 20% rule.
If you watch what you eat 80% of the time, the other 20% is typically not a
problem
8. Close your
eyes and visualize
- When the going gets rough or when you just don’t feel like it. Take a
moment and visualize the slimmer, firmer, healthy more energetic person
that you want to be this summer – Focus on the clothes that you want to
wear and the places where you would like to be more comfortable.
Remember the reason why you started your fitness/ nutrition program in
the first place!! Create a clear mental picture and use it next time
you feel like you are losing site of your fitness goal.
9.Eat your
fruits & Veggies
- Freshness Counts - The packaging and processing generally found in
"convenience" foods generally reduce the nutrient values of foods and
substantially raise the caloric content. The simple sugars found in
processed foods generally leave people feeling hungry and craving
carbohydrates - The American Dietetic Association recommends at least
3 - 5 fruit servings per day and 3 – 7 vegetable servings . Since
fruits & vegetables are nutritionally dense and full of fiber eating
plenty will keep your hunger satisfied and your body shrinking -
10. Just do it
- The difference between the people strutting their stuff in the
summer’s skin bearing fashions and those hiding their stuff is simply
habits. There are the same amount of hours and stress in each week for
every one of us - those who fit exercise and healthy eating into their
lifestyles don't have more time or less stress, they just have healthier
habits. The next time that you are unable to follow through on one of
your weight loss goals - Identify the challenge and prepare a plan for
the next time. Don't dwell on it or make excuses for why you can't do
it.
For more information
on getting a jumpstart to your best summer body ever, contact Custom
Bodies at 727-742-0816 or visit
www.custombodiestampabay.com
Custom
Bodies has been serving the Bay area in their homes and offices since
1996 with innovative, effective weight loss & fitness programs. Miss
Villano, president of Custom Bodies
is
a personal fitness instructor certified through the National Academy of
Sports Medicine and a frequent speaker on health and fitness related
topics with articles published in over 20 media outlets including Weight
Loss & Obesity Resource Center, Women’s Exercise Network, Self Growth ,
Gateway to Beauty & Life tools for Women. For free fitness tools or
information on programs visit
www.custombodiestampabay.com
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and PRODUCERS
Miss
Villano is available for interviews on health and fitness related
topics.
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Available
CONTACT:
Dianne Villano – Custom Bodies, Inc.
(727) 742-0816 or
Dianne@custombodiestampbay.com
SOURCE:
Custom Bodies, Inc
Web site:
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