This 7-Day Challenge Is The Perfect Start To Your Healthier Life

Apr 10, 2018 by apost team

Is sugar your kryptonite? Do you fall victim to the alluring fast food and takeout traps? Are you simply sick of feeling sluggish?

The best weight loss methods involve a change in your lifestyle, so you have to commit yourself to prevent yo-yo dieting and frustration.

This 7-day challenge is the perfect way to start forming the positive habits you need to make fitness and healthy part of your routine. Think you can handle it? Here's the challenge.

No unhealthy processed foods that contained refined sugars, refined grains, and saturated fats. This means no chips, no candy, no white bread or pasta, no ice cream, no baked goods, and even no protein bars since most of them are glorified candy bars.

This rule also applies to drinks, so forget about soda or alcohol.

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Fill your diet with whole foods. This includes all fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and legumes. These foods offer so much nutrition for not a lot of calories, which means you will eat less to feel more full and energetic.

Hydration is key. Aim for at least 2.5 liters of clean water each day. If this sounds like a challenge, infuse your water with fruits for a more fun taste.

You must exercise at least 30 minutes a day. You don't have to buy a gym membership since there are plenty of exercises you can do from home that utilizes your own body weight to build muscle and increase your heart rate. If you can't handle moderate to intense exercise, walk for an hour.

If you can follow these rules for one week, then you're already on your way to developing lifelong habits that will keep you healthy and vibrant.

Remember that weight loss doesn't happen overnight, no matter how many advertisements you see for products that claim otherwise. Be patient and be kind to yourself.

The longer you keep excess fats, sodium, and sugars out of your diet, the more your taste buds will adjust to enjoy these natural and healthy foods.

Don't forget that spices are your best friend for transforming foods packed with flavor without the price of extra calories coming from added oils, sugars, and salt.

After successfully completing this 7-day challenge, you should feel enough difference in your body to motivate you to keep going.

Do you know a friend who will do this challenge with you? Find other fitness friends who will take on this challenge with you and be each other's support system. Fitness is a lot more fun when you can cook and exercise together!

*Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!*