Be Healthy!

Are you looking for ways to increase your health?

Well look no further. No this is not some substance I'm trying to sell you. Just simple tips and tricks that have worked for me. You know when you read magazines and girls that have only ever maxed out at 130 pounds weight wise give all this advice: just work hard, here's my meal plan that no one in real life ever has time to cook, look at my new body that I got in only 1 day while paying my trainer 140 dollars a minute... It's just not realistic for us simple folk. I've gained weight and I've lost weight. So here's my suggestions, coming from an average, not size 6, I love pizza, woman.

1. Be Careful with Diets. 

I've tried some. They don't work. Everytime I start one, I crave real food and fall off the wagon. Now you might be saying "But Vanessa! If you just put your mind to it, anything is possible!" Maybe. But I like food, I mean I really like food! So just take your treats in moderiation. 

2. Homemade Junkfood.

Why not make a homemade pizza? They're really easy and you can put all your favorite toppings on. It's cheaper than delivery and frozen. I've made delicious burgers, chicken wings, chicken strips and fish and chips. Baking them is easy, and even frying is okay if you use just a little oil in a pan. Instead of buying chips, try homemade guacamole and whole wheat tortilla chips, so yummy! I know we're all obsessed with the Internet so use it! Google for favorite junky food and search for a homemade recipe. This way you know exactly what is going in your stomach.

3. Simple Substitutions.

When you are cooking, try substituting common ingredients for healthier alternatives. Use low fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for all your dips. I don't think I've used sour cream once and everything is still tasty. Sweeten your tea with honey instead of sugar. Are you a baker? Top your treats with meringue instead of frosting. There's tons of healthy food substitutions, just google. 

4. Cut out Soda

If there's anything that I noticed a big difference with is cutting out the sweet fizzy drinks. I actually hate the taste of pop now. And if you can't cut it out, try to lessen your intake. Drink lots of water and green tea.

5. Excercise when you can.

There is nothing worse than going to the gym and fighting for machines after work. I've been going for jogs during my lunch hour. And if you're one of those people who create a work of art on your face and head and don't want it ruined... go for a walk. Even 10 minutes, JUST MOVE! If you work in a 20 floor building like I do, go walk a couple flight of stairs for 5 minutes. Seriously, just lift a pencil like a weight, I don't care.

6. Do it for Yourself

There is nothing more difficult than keeping motivated to loose weight just because you saw your boyfriend glance towards that size 4 big boobed girl. Trust me, you'll just end up eating icecream and working out will not help your boobs grow (you're on your own for that one). But if you want to loose weight and be healthy because it makes YOU feel good about yourself, you'll keep up with it. Don't obsess with your weight and size, I went down four pant sizes in 2 months and now I'm staying steady. You'll notice some weight comes off quick and then you'll stay the same for the next month. Focus on staying healthy, that's the most important.

Do something today to benefit your health.
-Vanessa xo