Smart Choices

Smart choices lead to success. Most of these seem obvious; however, we all need a reminder now and again. These are some of my rules to live by. Incorporate them into your life and be on a great path to feeling, looking and performing better.

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  Drink water. You may actually be thirsty instead of hungry.  Drink 8 glasses as day. More if you are training.
  
  
• Track your food every day. Tracking keeps you honest.  Log your food and watch the transformation happen.
  
  
• Set goals. Know where you want to be and apply yourself. Once you write it down, you’ve put it out there.  Now, just make it happen.
  
  
• Exercise. Get in your daily dose, not only will this boost your metabolism, it will boost your mood.
  
  
• Buddy up. Find yourself a workout partner; it’s not so easy to skip the workout when you have someone waiting for you.
  
  
• Eat real food. Real food consists of fruits, vegetables, protein and complex carbs.  Limit or eliminate all processed items from your diet – the overall differences will astound you. You will feel better, stay full longer and you will stop craving processed foods.
  
  
• Eat breakfast. Start the day off with energy. Get glucose to your brain which will help productivity, focus and will boost your mood.
  
  
• Sleep. This is your body’s time to restore and repair. Lack of sleep can slow your metabolism, so hit the sheets early tonight.
  
  
• Snacks. Keep healthy ones on hand at all times – almonds or an apple are quick and easy when you’re on the go.
  
  
• Travel.  Bring your tennis shoes, pack a jump rope and make it happen.  Just because you are away from home is no excuse to be inactive.  You will feel better when you are up and moving.

Keep me posted on your progress.

-Susy