Fit & Fab: Weekly Goals

Let’s commit to be FIT & FAB starting this week with some healthy challenges:

• Drink 100 ounces of water everyday. This is feasible. Simply buy one 20-ounce bottle of Aquafina/Dasani/younameit, drink it down, then fill it up 4 more times throughout the day. You’ve got your 100 ounces! Then you’re on your way to alleviate excess water weight and clearing up your complexion. This works great. If you don’t like the taste of plain water, adding a packet of Crystal Light will do the trick.
• Eat a healthy, wholesome breakfast every morning with plenty of fiber and protein. This will give you lots of fuel to start off your day, and will keep you satisfied longer throughout the day (less snacking)! Some sample breakfasts include:
  • Strawberry banana protein smoothie (16 ounces)
  • A slice of whole wheat bread topped with a tsp of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Light and two eggs
  • A cup of your favorite high-fiber cereal with skim or soy milk
  • get creative and stay healthy!
• Walk at least 30 minutes each day. Whether it be around your neighborhood or your basement, walking for at least 30 minutes a day builds muscle and burns calories (and keeps you sane). Walk for more than 30 minutes and you’re on a roll.
• Have healthy snacks around for when you get nagging cravings. If you need to satisfy a sweet tooth, I find that peaches do just the trick. You could also opt for berries or green apples. If you want a filling, high protein snack, beef jerky is my absolute favorite. I carry a stash of jerky around in my handbag and nibble on it when I’m hungry between meals. I’m a fanatic for Hal’s Beef Jerky – you can’t beat the authenticity (or the price).
• Take your vitamins. Even a simple multivitamin will do wonders for your health, mood, and even your weight. B vitamins especially aid in energy metabolism which enhances weight loss. I personally take a multivitamin, B-complex, and fish oil pills. I recommend all three.

We can do it!