30health HEALTHIER BY CASSANDRA BODZAK I don’t believe losing weight and getting healthy should be a painful exercise of selfrestraint. I like to give my clients a few small concepts to experiment with each week so that they can keep what makes sense, ditch what doesn’t work for them and slowly transition to a healthier, nutrient rich diet without even realizing it! Here are fi ve small things you can incorporate into your normal life and get massive results if you really stick to them. 1. DRINK MORE WATER I know, I know, your mother tells you this all the time. Well, she’s right! And yet, I’m sure you still could stand to start drinking more. Hydrating yourself will not only make your skin look amazing and fl ush out any toxins in your system but it will help you not confuse thirst for hunger, causing overeating. Try drinking one glass of water before each meal and at least one, if not more, in between meals and you’ll notice a change for sure. 2. DRINK YOUR GREENS I love having a green juice for breakfast, it just starts my day in the right direction and provides me with tons of good-for-you energy. Check out my recipe from “Juicespiration” and make it at home or grab one at a neighborhood juice bar. Ideally, try to incorporate 3-4 green juices a week for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. 3. GET MOVING Find something active that you enjoy doing. It doesn’t matter if it’s dancing around your apartment or attending CrossFit classes, pick something that makes you smile and feel great, and then pledge to do that EVERYDAY, even if only for 30 minutes. Chances are something will come up one or two days and you won’t be able to fi t it in but at least you’ll still get fi ve days or so of activity. If you aim for less you will actually follow through even less! 4. PLAY WITH VEGGIES I love encouraging the people I work with to try out more veggies! When I started out on the road to health and happiness, the best thing I ever did for myself was learn how to cook vegetables. Challenge yourself to eat at least three different veggies a day. And if you’re working with me, I’ll even come over and show you how to cook them! 5. VISUALIZE YOUR IDEAL YOU This may be the easiest and most effective thing on this list. Take a couple minutes each day and close your eyes. Visualize your ideal you. The you that is at your happiest, has a great body and feels amazing in your skin. Then take it one step further and think about what the “you” eats, how you move and interact with people during the day. Soak those feelings up and really relish how wonderful it feels. Now just go about your day as you normally would and you will naturally make healthier choices because you’re subconsciously more aware of where you want to be and what choices you need to make to get there. If you really want to start seeing results, feeling better and make a commitment to a new, happier, healthier, more vibrant you, then seek out support. Right now I’m offering a special 2014 Jumpstart to a New You intensive where I sit down with clients for two hours and we create a customized game plan. I also offer FREE thirty minute consultations. Be sure to check out www.gosweetandskinny.com for more information or fi nd “Juicespiration” on Amazon for more fun recipes. LIGHT AND GREEN JUICE RECIPE 2 Celery Stalks 2 Handfuls of Spinach 4 Romaine Leaves 1/2 Cucumber 2 Apples 1 Lemon 5TIPS FOR A 2014
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