I’m not spending another summer hating my body
So here’s the plan:
- Water water water 💦 drink a glass of lemon water when you first wake up every morning. Drink it throughout the day, bring your water bottle everywhere and keep it full.
- No more unnecessary calories. So no more pop, juice, coffee, etc. And no more junk food. Only healthy and whole foods are to be in your body. Number one reason why you crave so much is because your body isn’t getting the right nutrients.
- Exercise on the daily. There’s lots of tips online and good work outs. I’ll be focusing on my glutes, cardio and flexibility. The snow is melting and it’s getting warm enough to be outside; jog every Saturday morning for at least a half hour. Every morning do 15-20 minutes of yoga/stretches. (Look on YouTube for videos) And every other day do a butt workout (or more).
- Aim for 7-9 hours each night, no more and no less. Which means be in bed bt at least midnight. Sleeping in too long can make you just as tired. Along with that, only use your bed for sleeping. Your brain will associate your bed for sleepinf only and you’ll be able to sleep sooner and better. So if you feel like laying around, go to the living room or something.
- BUT don’t lay around all day either. The less you lay around, the more calories you’ll burn. So take your dog for a walk, go to the mall, hang out with a friend. Or clean the house (or your room). Just do something.
- Take one self care day a week. Run a bath, put on a face mask, shave/wax, give yourself a manicure. Do whatever you look but just remember to relax and enjoy your time by yourself.
- Once a month, go do something new. That could be getting your nails done, a hair cut, buying a new outfit or shoes, or it could be going to a new event or place in town. If you’re one of those people who always seem stuck on the same boring routine, this will help you feel a little more alive.
- Study study study. Sometimes it’s hard to find motivation to sit down and do work but it’s very important to. Spend at least every other night working on something for 30-60 minutes. Maybe have a study date with a friend to help keep you in front of your books. I used to FaceTime my best friend while I did my homework at home, mostly because he was smart asf and could help me with anything- but it kept me focused long enough to do it. If you’re not in school then try reading a book or learning something new like a language or new skill
I’m following these tips until summer at least, and by then they should habits so engraved that I just do them.
These are not unhealthy habits, they are habits anyone could pick up. They are very positive habits and I encourage anyone to take them on as it will benefit them in several ways
