5 easy steps towards a better body..

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Deciding to cut out carbs and sugar are all good in theory but the reality is you won't stick with the drastic changes for more than a few weeks. The best option is to tweak some changes in your lifestyle and eating habits, to provide the best outcome in the long haul.

These are really simple tips but could mean the matter of a few kilo's over a year.

1+ Don’t drink liquids while you eat. Too much liquid during meals slows digestion by diluting our digestive juices. Instead, drink a glass of water 30 minutes before you eat. By filling your stomach with water first, you’ll also feel fuller so you won’t need as much food.

2+ Trim the fat. Fat has a lot of calories, a lot..... buy lean meats, eat poultry without the skin, take the skin off before you cook it is even better, switch to lower-fat cheeses, use a nonstick pan with non stick spray. Cut out the deep frying, that is very old school and we have more improved methods of cooking now.

3+ Downsize. The smaller the plate, bowl, spoon, mug, cup the less you will eat.

4+ Invest in a crock pot, with winter time just around the corner, these are the best investments. Bung in low fat meats, and vegetables to make awesome stews, soups and casseroles that can cook while you are at work or sleeping at night.

5+ Get active, for at least 20 minutes a day...I know you have heard this before, but LET IT SINK IN...20 mins...that is nothing....pull out a mat and do some abs, butt lifts, a round of tricep dips with pushups and squats/lunges. Something is better than nothing and you can even do it in front of the TV!

A change begins with awareness, so try one of these, it might just make a difference.....