Ready for Spring Break?

Not quite ready for the swimsuit pictures going to be taken? Follow these tips to get rid of unwanted weight gain and look better than ever on your spring break trip!

1. Don't diet, make a life change.

Diets usually set people up to fall right off track once they have strayed from their diet even just a tad. Instead, make a promise to yourself to live a healthy life style; not just to lose weight, but to feel healthier and more comfortable in your own skin.

2. Water will be your best friend.

This sounds contradicting, but the more water you drink, the less bloated you will be because the water helps flush out toxins that end up leading to that unnecessary bloat we all despise.

3. Get moving!

This cannot be stressed enough. Even if you only have 45 minutes a day to get some exercise in, use it! 30 minutes of cardio a day and 20 minutes of weight training every other day will make such a difference in your overall energy levels and looks.

4. Take the stairs...yes, even to the sixth floor.

You will feel better about yourself if you push yourself the extra step instead of taking the easy way out, the elevator.

5. Portion Control.

Know the difference between when you are hungry, and when you are just bored. Many people confuse the two and end up eating when they are already full, this causes even more uncomfortable bloating and excess weight gain.

6. Limit carbs after 2 p.m.

Eat the majority of your carbs in the morning to get your energy for the day, but then you should back off and stick to lean proteins and many greens for your afternoon snacks and dinner.

7. Eat 5 meals a day.

Have a good breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, mid-afternoon snack, and dinner. Eating on a consistent schedule like this will help speed up and regulate your metabolism.

8. Everyone's favorite.. get sleep!

Without sleep, your body will not have the proper energy required for recovering from your days workout and/or not help your food digest properly.

9. Get a motivational partner.

Working out and eating healthy is so much easier with a buddy, so get moving, and get someone else moving as well!

10. Hold yourself accountable.

Activities such as keeping a food log will help make you realize what you are actually putting into your body.