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One way to do that is by refueling our bodies with food and nutritionspecifically protein.
Aim to get in 20-30 grams of protein per meal.
Read up on thebest high-protein breakfast ideasso you reap the best benefits.
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When you eat something that tastes sweet, your brain thinks it’s getting something high calorie.
When no calories are provided it causes your body to seek them elsewhere.
Sweeteners are such a hot topic that Eat This, Not That!
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released this exclusive report onevery popular added sweetenerranked.
Those heavy lifters also experienced a drop in clothing size.
Remember: Bigger weights, smaller pants.
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“Weight training and cardiovascular training are a must.
We need to continue on rebuilding muscle, burning calories and working our hearts.
For weight training you should aim for at least 2 days a week,” says White.
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Lifting will help you burn calories even when you step foot out of the gym.
“This is also a time where I see a lot of 30-year-olds get stressed.
If you don’t drink, don’t start.
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“Time is of the essence so I always recommend embracing technology,” says White.
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“People are skipping the gym now and working out on their own throughout the day.
Wearables like the Fitbit, the Jawbone or the Nike Fuelband allow people to workout during the day.
Eat a Large Breakfast
If you skip breakfast, you’re not alone.
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Over 31 million Americans forgo their morning fuel every day according to asurvey by the NPD Group.
Mom was rightBreakfast really is the most important meal of the day.
With a few little ones running around you also have a few more snacks stocked than you used to.
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Researchers speculate that this is because the calcium supplement helped to curb women’s appetite for fattier foods.
Vitamin D deficiency is pretty common.
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As a result, stress becomes a major influencer on health and weight at this point in life.
There are a lot of good apps out there to helpHeadspace is one of them.
Melt away your stress and you’ll quickly see the pounds follow suit.
By incorporating hot spicy salsa and or some peppers into your diet, it could affect metabolism.
However, this isn’t the end-all on metabolism and weight loss.
Here you will experience very mild results but every little bit can help,” says White.
Have Fun
If you don’t enjoy it, chances are you won’t do it.
Workouts too often feel like another item on the to-do list that just keeps getting pushed off.
“People can get in a rut in their thirties when it comes to workouts.
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I think with this group the key is to venture to find entertaining classes like Flywheel or Zumba.
By findingfun ways to lose weightwe’re more easily able to stay accountable to,” says White.
Create a Home Gym
Often at this time in life, your schedule is not your own.
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When getting to the gym is just not possible, the next best thing is bringing your gym home.
You don’t need any fancy equipment either.
Weights, jump ropes, yoga mats and a treadmill or elliptical will all do the trick.
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“We start facing injuries and also see some disease states coming up.
Things like high cholesterol or maybe some back injuries surfacing.
These may prevent us going to the gym and working out,” says White.
Workout in the Morning
Rise, shine, and get your butt to the gym.
It takes a few weeks to form a habit, so set your alarm and get going.
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“Sleep is big when it comes to weight loss.
“I believe that your metabolism can be slowed down by inadequate sleep.
“Organizing your life can have a really positive impact on your weight loss efforts.
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I’m really big into setting your schedule, prepping meals, being organized and decluttering.
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