3 Easy Tips to Start Squeezing Into that Little Holiday Dress

You like donuts? Hate running? You're in the right place.

So I figure since I'm probably the number one culprit for being lazy and eating like crap, I'm a great person to tell you how not to do that. Am I right? haha I mean who doesn't want to take nutrition and fitness tips from someone who's just like them? I'm a nutrition major with a MAJOR problem with sweets and soda. I like donuts, cookies, cupcakes, ice cream, candy, okay okay, anything with added sugar. BUT... this isn't about me! This is about US. Super cliche but I've decided that as I help myself become better I'd like to help others better themselves as well. Don't worry, it won't be super hard. This blog is going to be dedicated to taking shortcuts, doing the minimum, and bending the rules as much as possible without totally failing. Gotta start somewhere right? This first post is dedicated to my general guidelines to starting somewhere! Anywhere really!

Rule #1: START SMALL. 

Keep your goals realistic and obtainable. "I'd like to lose 40 pounds in 2 weeks for my cruise" is not exactly something that can be done... at least not safely? Or probably not at all! Anyways... start small with your goals then work your way up gradually as you accomplish them!

Rule #2: PICK YOUR FAVORITES

What I mean by pick your favorites is this: pick 2 or 3 really yummy things you love that you're going to allow yourself to keep eating every now and then. I mean come on. You can't just quit eating things you LOVE cold turkey! Examples: every now and then I like to eat half of a pizza... oh and cinnamon sticks with icing. It's fine.... that's one of my "favorites" get it?

yes, those are powdered donuts.

Rule #3: THE GYM; TO BE OR NOT TO BE?

If you're the type of person who loathes the gym and would rather run outside, first of all you're freaking nuts, and second of all, DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU! If a gym pass isn't going to do it for you, then don't do it. Some people like to run, I am NOT one of those people. I would much rather go to the gym and WALK on the treadmill LOL. Okay... BUT, if you do think you can handle the gym, go sign up for a membership. If you can't commit to a big long membership just go with the month to month payments! They're great! and cheap if I might add! What I'm getting at here is make the effort to set aside time and energy to get a daily (or 2-3 times a week) workout in. You'll feel so much better throughout the day if you've even sat down on the living room floor and stretched or something! Do some yoga! I don't care, just figure out  something and dedicate some time to it.

Alright, those are my super simple rules for now! Easy enough right? If you've got questions about nutrition, would like to see a certain topic on the blog in the future, or just want to get in contact with me, let me know! My email is in my profile! Oh and enjoy my favorite you-tube video about gym stereotypes.... it's a good one.