Spring break. It’s supposed to be a time of rest and fun, right? Well most people see this as a panic to get in shape. No matter what plans you have for that week everyone feels inclined to be 20 pounds lighter. Stressing out about spring break will only make it harder for you to lose that excess weight. Also Fad diets may get you to the size you want for the break but that’s just temporary! Most who do fad diets find that after you stop and start eating real food again you gain all your weight back plus more! Think about this before you start starving yourself or going on crazy diets! Just eat healthy and get the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day! Seriously, find how many calories you are eating right now and try to each day have just 200 calories less of your total and in a week you will have cut 1,400 calories plus the calories you burned throughout the week! This will make a difference. Instead of having that soda, that candy bar or that white bread sandwich, cut it out and see how much better your body feels and looks 40 days from now!

SMALL CHANGES WILL make the difference!

I would try limiting, not just getting rid of the “bad foods” cold turkey. If you cut things out completely you are going to be miserable, and not see long-term results.

I know a lot of people have talked to me about cleanses before the break. I think cleanses can be a great thing if it is the right type of cleanse. Personally I use an Advocare herbal cleanse. With this cleanse I get a probiotic restore, herbal cleanse tablets and a fiber drink. Why do I like or recommend this cleanse? I recommend this cleanse because you don’t starve yourself, you get to eat good foods for your body! You just cut out the nonsense! Plus it’s only 10 days… You can do anything for 10 days. Overall I love how it makes me feel, I have more energy, I feel like all the bad stuff is out of my system and I am ready for optimal nutrition.

When it comes to exercising, just do it! Even if it is just 30 minutes get up and get active. Do this for yourself, for your heart and for your health. Exercising can be anything from walking a little faster than usual, going for a one mile run, or doing a group fitness class. All are great for your body and your mental state will thank you as well. You will feel better and I guarantee you will be happier after you walk out of the gym or finish your workout.

Lastly, do this for yourself, don’t do this because everyone is dieting to get ready for the break. Feel free to get your friends involved in being healthy and doing this the right way. Push each other to go to the gym, to not eat that whole pizza alone, and to keep the positivity flowing. You can do it!