Weight loss tips

Whenever I'm speaking with a friend about my post baby weight loss they always ask me how I did it.  I thought I would gather together a list of tips that really helped me while going through my weight loss.

1) Drink a ton of water.  The first thing I do each day after I wake up is guzzle 16 ounces of water.  I do this as my coffee machine is heating up and before I make my breakfast.  I drink water nonstop throughout the day.  I don't go anywhere without a bottle (or two) in my purse.  In addition to keeping me hydrated, it also helps keep me full and make sure that I'm not confusing thirst for hunger.  I also drink a few cups of herbal tea after dinner each night.  This helps keep me from snacking

2) Everything in Moderation.  I don't subscribe to the idea of eating 100 percent clean 100 percent all of the time.  I like pizza, burritos, craft beer and wine.  I watch my portions, I try to eat healthy but I also eat that "naughty" stuff.  If I restrict myself from all of that fun stuff, I tend to go overboard on the weekends.  Not to mention, I'm miserable if I feel restricted.  I also make sure I am actually eating.  No 1,000 calorie starvation diets for me! I use my food as fuel.

3) MOVE.  I love products like the Fitbit.  I've been wearing mine every day since the beginning of June 2013.  I compete for steps with my husband.  We're both competitive people so we love to "win" with the most steps.  I think a lot of people tend to scoff at walking as a form of workout, but I love going on walks with my son in his stroller for some low intensity steady state cardio.  It's a great way to get outside and to burn some calories!

4) Find a program you like & stick to it.  As I mentioned in my last entry, I found p90x and stuck with it.  I love home workouts because it really works with my stay at home mom schedule.  I also love how the leg work of planning out what to do on which days is already done for me.  I just look at the schedule and push play.  But no matter what you do for your program, consistency is key.  You really can't expect awesome results if you are only workout sporadically.  I notice the most change in my body once i have been working out around 6 times per week for 2 months.  Consistency and patience!

Basically, be consistent, stay active, eat good food to fuel your body and drink your water.  Nothing happens overnight so give your body some time and love and it will respond.