Summer is the time for outdoor fun, vacations, and relaxation. It’s also the time of year when many people search for tips to help them lose weight. Don’t let the dog days of summer prevent you from achieving your goals.
In this blog, Ilija Jahura shares three easy tips to help you stay motivated to lose weight and help keep your fitness a priority.
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Soak Up the Sun
There’s no shortage of sunlight in summer, so indulge yourself in helping with your fitness goals! Plenty of exercises and activities are tied with the lovely summer weather, so there’s usually much more opportunity to add something unique to your regimen.
The physical fitness options in summer feel endless, so get out there and get creative! Any sun exposure can help, but jogs or walks in the morning are effective for helping you jump-start your metabolism and improve your mood while beating the afternoon temps.
Outdoor classes or sports with friends are an excellent way to keep yourself engaged and accountable.
Head to the Farmer’s Market
Your weight loss success will depend on what you’re cooking in your kitchen. The vibrant fruits and vegetables of summer give you access to some mouth-watering but healthy dishes that you can’t always get fresh year-round.
Since you’ll be looking for ways to beat the heat, enjoying crisp salads crammed with fresh veggies is a great way to have a light lunch without turning the oven on. That’s a win-win!
To make the most of your fruits and veggies, find ways to incorporate them into every meal or snack. Make it a point to eat mindfully and slowly, and you can savor the flavors of summer in a way that can help you lose weight.
When you sit down to eat, make it an occasion for yourself by treating your vegetables in an exciting way or making fruit the star player in a satisfying, healthy dessert.
Unwind
Stress is never fun, but did you know that chronic stress can lead to weight gain? Summer is the perfect opportunity to take more time for yourself and do what you enjoy. Focus on rest and recovery when you can, and take on more calming wellness habits like yoga or meditation.
Find a way that’s right for you to de-stress healthily, and for many, that way is exercise. But pushing yourself too hard or overdoing it can have the opposite effect, as can choosing the wrong method to unwind. So always ensure you’re listening to your body and do whatever helps you decompress; it could assist you with your weight loss goals.
Who Is Ilija Jahura?
Ilija Jahura is a fitness and health expert working with clients in Kelowna, British Columbia. Ilija’s approach to his clients’ fitness is unique to each of them. By designing programs that balance diet, strength training, cardio, and hypertrophy training, he’s helped many clients achieve their goals.
Ilija says that the most gratifying part of the job is seeing clients realize those goals and settle into the people they’ve always dreamed of becoming.
