Springtime is upon us. That means cleaning our closets, weeding through things we don't need, pulling weeds in the garden, freshening up the house, and looking hot for summer. Easier said than done, right? Right. If you're in college like me, though, your schedule is filled with exams, papers, projects, meetings, etc. You're also probably up until all hours of the night. I love ordering Jimmy Johns actually; it's my favorite, and it's a lot more filling than say an apple, or an orange. I fall victim to this ALL the time.
Last night I kicked off my latest fitness endeavor. I hadn't exercised in probably three weeks and then I hit up the gym, burned over 700 calories on the elliptical before another 150 on the bike! It felt amazing. After my workout last night, I was dreading lunch today because cheeseburgers and fries were at the top of the menu. I bit my tongue and got the asparagus and pork choice though.
Let me make it very clear that I don't support depriving yourself of all things delicious! You may have heard people say that it's all about portion control. Well, it is. Don't overdo it. I snuck a pizza-stuffed breadstick with my lunch this afternoon, but the main part of the meal was healthy. I have learned that if I try to deprive myself of the foods I love, I end up getting more desperate and overindulge later and more often. This is why it is an okay thing to pick something with each meal that YOU want. Don't overdo it and go back for seconds and thirds, but give your body a small taste of the delicious things in life! This, balanced with the right exercise, is going to help you look fab for spring!
~PS
