New Year, new you; how to get fit this January
6th January 2012
It’s that time of year again when new beginnings are on the horizon, a chance to start afresh and make changes. Whilst the surge of New Year momentum typically only lasts for a few weeks, you can take advantage of it now with these simple steps.
Weight loss
Fighting the flab after the festive seasons is high on the list of many New Year’s resolutions according to price comparison website, Go compare.com. Their annual poll found that 46% of the nation is planning on getting fit and getting involved in more exercise. A further 45% of Brits confessed that they want to lose weight and 33% are hoping to eat more healthily and change their diet over the next 12 months.
Sensible dieting
Yo-Yo and crash diets could be effective in the short term. However, they could cause your body harm and render the whole process essentially useless. You can, however, get fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating well and embarking on regular exercise. Choose the right diet for you by looking at foods that provide both energy and high levels of fibre. This could give you a balanced energy release instead of high burning fats and sugars.
High fibre foods, for example, allow your body to use the energy more efficiently so less is available for fat storage.
Bad habits
Out with the old and in with the new. If you’re looking to get fit and healthy in the New Year, changing a few of your bad habits could make a real difference. The research found that 14% of people are planning on giving up smoking this year. Not only would it improve your health but it would also save you money and may even reduce life insurance premiums!
Swap your regular cheese for goat’s cheese as cow cheese is 40% higher in calories. With the cost of living soaring, why not ditch the car and take the bike or walk to your destination more often.
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