Fitness Gear: Summer Is Here And So Is Diet Season

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Summer is a great time to lose weight and get in shape. It always seems that you are more in tune with your body in the summer. You tend to see more of your body on a daily basis, and you tend to spend more time outdoors. You also tend to eat lighter foods and less of them.

Eating nutritionally rich, low calorie foods is easy to do in the summer. Summer is a great time to forget about structured diets and simply eat the great foods that are harvested during these months. Colorful fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients and vitamins. Tomatoes and peppers are great on the grill. Zucchini and squash, summer corn, and beans are all good additions to a nightly dinner. Berries are an excellent source of fiber and are chock full of antioxidants. Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries are a great way to begin a morning!

Salads always look better in the summer. Create some great salad combinations, adding dried fruits, cheeses, and nuts. Choose a light, flavorful dressing and you have a great summer meal!

Summer can be a great time to add some variety to your usual workouts. While it’s a great time to get outside, sometimes it’s just too hot to be outside and you’ll want to add a workout in your home. Consider adding a new DVD to your workout collection that emphasizes an area of your body that’s exposed in the summer. Concentrate on developing your abs or your upper arms. Maybe spend some time working on your inner thigh. Those problem areas can be hidden in the winter, but in the summer, they’re out there for everyone to see!

Summer can be a fun time to learn a new sport or take up something you haven’t done in awhile. If your kids spend time in the swimming pool, consider bringing your suit the next time and swim some laps. If your kids are outside riding bikes more in the summer, get on yours and go for a good ride. Adding variety to your workout can keep you fit and it can keep you motivated.

Summer is a great time to assess your workout routine and your diet and to make some easy to implement changes. Take your cue from nature and modify your diet, embracing the fruits and vegetables of the season. Add some variety to your workout as well!

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