01of 10SERIOUSLY EVALUATE YOUR DIETGettyIt’s not as hard as it sounds. If you’re hungry all the time, ask yourself these six questions: What are you eating? When are you eating? How often are you eating? Where are you eating? Are you mistaking thirst for hunger? Are you getting enough sleep? If you’re not loving any of the answers, there’s a simple fix for each.
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SERIOUSLY EVALUATE YOUR DIET
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It’s not as hard as it sounds. If you’re hungry all the time, ask yourself these six questions: What are you eating? When are you eating? How often are you eating? Where are you eating? Are you mistaking thirst for hunger? Are you getting enough sleep? If you’re not loving any of the answers, there’s a simple fix for each.
02of 10TONE THAT CORECourtesy Harley PasternakIt not only means a sexy six-pack (someday), but a stronger frontandback support system for your entire body.
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TONE THAT CORE
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It not only means a sexy six-pack (someday), but a stronger frontandback support system for your entire body.
03of 10KEEP A FOOD DIARYGettyStudies consistently reveal that people who keep a journal of their thoughts and actions are more successful at making permanent changes in their lives – specifically in losing weight and keeping it off – when compared with people who don’t do so.
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KEEP A FOOD DIARY
Studies consistently reveal that people who keep a journal of their thoughts and actions are more successful at making permanent changes in their lives – specifically in losing weight and keeping it off – when compared with people who don’t do so.
04of 10PRACTICE DISCIPLINE AT WORKGettyEasier than it sounds, but it’s so important to skip the snacks at the office and get up and walk around once a while. Walk to lunch with your coworker; park as far away from the front door as possible; take the stairs instead of the elevator; try meditating if you’re feeling stressed (instead of reaching for the sugar). It’s possible to keep the pounds at bay during the workday.
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PRACTICE DISCIPLINE AT WORK
Easier than it sounds, but it’s so important to skip the snacks at the office and get up and walk around once a while. Walk to lunch with your coworker; park as far away from the front door as possible; take the stairs instead of the elevator; try meditating if you’re feeling stressed (instead of reaching for the sugar). It’s possible to keep the pounds at bay during the workday.
05of 10COUNT YOUR STEPSGettyYou can get in steps while on the phone, walking the dog or taking a stroll with a friend or partner, or while shopping. It’s better to get steps in all day long than to sit all day and only move for an hour. Get a competition going with your friends and coworkers to see who can get the most steps that week. A little healthy competition can really make the difference!
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COUNT YOUR STEPS
You can get in steps while on the phone, walking the dog or taking a stroll with a friend or partner, or while shopping. It’s better to get steps in all day long than to sit all day and only move for an hour. Get a competition going with your friends and coworkers to see who can get the most steps that week. A little healthy competition can really make the difference!
06of 10DRINK WATERGettyThere are five benefits listed here, but the positives are endless: it can help you stay energized and active, increase metabolism and stop you from overeating.
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DRINK WATER
There are five benefits listed here, but the positives are endless: it can help you stay energized and active, increase metabolism and stop you from overeating.
07of 10TAKE UP THE SIMPLEST OF EXERCISESGettyWalking is a fabulous activity. You can do it anywhere and any time – even in bad weather, just head to the high school indoor track or the closest shopping mall, or even your own office building. Walking requires no special equipment other than a pair of comfortable cushioned shoes, and it’s a great way to socialize with friends or even have a mind stimulating, on-the-hoof meeting with a workmate.
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TAKE UP THE SIMPLEST OF EXERCISES
Walking is a fabulous activity. You can do it anywhere and any time – even in bad weather, just head to the high school indoor track or the closest shopping mall, or even your own office building. Walking requires no special equipment other than a pair of comfortable cushioned shoes, and it’s a great way to socialize with friends or even have a mind stimulating, on-the-hoof meeting with a workmate.
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09of 10NIP BACK PAIN IN THE BUDCourtesy Harley PasternakChronic back pain could be keeping you from exercising since working those muscles can increase the pain. But exercise is your best friend in this case: try a Superman, hip thrust, side plank or regular plank to strengthen your back – and get you back in the gym.
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NIP BACK PAIN IN THE BUD
Chronic back pain could be keeping you from exercising since working those muscles can increase the pain. But exercise is your best friend in this case: try a Superman, hip thrust, side plank or regular plank to strengthen your back – and get you back in the gym.
10of 10TRY SOMETHING NEW AT THE GYMCourtesy HelixA machine that you may not have touched before, the Cybex Arc trainer combines the elements of a stair climber, elliptical and skier, and is a great way to get your heart pumping and challenge your legs and butt. Check out four more possibly intimidating (but definitely awesome) machines.
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TRY SOMETHING NEW AT THE GYM
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A machine that you may not have touched before, the Cybex Arc trainer combines the elements of a stair climber, elliptical and skier, and is a great way to get your heart pumping and challenge your legs and butt. Check out four more possibly intimidating (but definitely awesome) machines.
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