Overeating and drinking at New Year’s has not done our bodies any good.
Eating and drinking as if it were Christmas can do more damage to our bodies than you might think.
Do you not believe us? Check out this infographic by AXA PPP Healthcare.
Summer holidays are the next big event on the calendar after Valentine’s Day. What should we do during our summer holiday? Wear a bikini.
We have some helpful tips that will help you achieve the ideal bikini body. Here’s how to do it:
1. Reduce alcohol consumption
Cut out Alcohol. No one wants to have a beer stomach. You’ll not only lose weight, but also gain more energy and motivation over time. There are also many empty calories in wine. Wouldn’t you prefer to use those calories on a delicious meal that will keep you fuller for longer?
2. Reduce your salt and sugar intake
Sugar and salt are bad for you, and they can also cause a number of other health problems and cosmetic issues. Avoid high-salt foods and stop adding salt to your food.
3. Drink plenty of water
Water can be beneficial at certain times during the day. Drinking it before meals can aid digestion and drinking water in between meals can keep you feeling fuller longer. You may not be craving food every time your stomach rumbles. It’s more likely that you are dehydrated. Water throughout the day is also good for your skin.
4. Eat more fruits and vegetables instead of snacks
It’s natural to have cravings in between meals. We shouldn’t deny our bodies the fuel they need. Instead, we suggest you switch from crisps and chocolates to dried fruits and nuts or even a fruit smoothie. Fruits and vegetables should be a part of our daily diet.
5. Exercise 30 minutes per day and take the stairs rather than the elevator
If you want to improve your health, you don’t have to spend all your time in the gym. Simple exercises for 30 minutes every day can do wonders. You can also make small changes like walking up the stairs rather than using the lift. If you use public transport, you could get off a few stops early on the tube or bus and walk the remainder of the journey. Walking can also reduce your stress levels. Standing in a tube carriage like a sardine, or even worse, inside it is not the best way to begin or end your day.
6. Breakfast is important
It is almost impossible to skip breakfast, which is the most important meal. Stop hitting the snooze to get a good breakfast.
7. Drink Green Tea
The antioxidants in green tea have been proven to burn fat and increase metabolism. We give it two big ticks for helping us achieve the perfect bikini-body!
