RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

Five quick & simple ways to stay thin without much effort:

1) Don't do crazy, quick-fix diets. To stay thin, you have to cut back on calories (calories consumed vs calories burned), eat more fruits and vegetables and more fiber, and drink more water—all healthy things that provide more food volume for the number of calories.

2) Keep track of your weight & body fat %. Don't get obsessed with measuring, but every four weeks keep track so you can catch a 5lb weight gain before it turns into 25lbs.

3) Exercise regularly. You don't have to be a fitness fanatic, just get at least 30mins of mood-boosting and calorie-burning exercise in each day. Try a variety of classes or cardio machines, find friends to walk with, or experiment with at-home exercise DVDs.

4) Don't solve problems with food/alcohol. Ask yourself, "Is food/alcohol really going to solve the problem, or will it just end up making you feel worse after you finish eating/drinking?" Instead, go for a walk, watch a favorite movie, call a friend, or taking a bubble bath.

5) Stop eating when you're full. You don't have to be a member of the clean-plate club. As soon as you feel satisfied stop eating so you don't overconsume on the calories.