QUICK NEW YEAR'S FITNESS TIPS

1TIP 1 - FOOD CHOICES  Its time to put down the tin of roses and start getting some quality food (not Quality Street) back into your system again. Think veggies and fruits so that your getting important vitamins and fibre into your body again; lean proteins like chicken, lean beef and Kerrigan's turkey burgers. These will help you feel full quicker. Combine with quality fats like avocado and nuts. You do not need to starve yourself or deny yourself food. 

2TIP 2 - WATER   No doubt you are very dehydrated from alcohol, maybe your constipated from all the processed foods? Don't worry, H20 will always have your back. Get back to drinking at least 2 litres of water a day and after a few days you will already be feeling a lot better.

3TIP 3 - EXERCISE    Get moving. Don't get too bogged down with what exactly you should be doing to kick off, just try sweat a little every day. Maybe it's an at home circuit, an outdoor walk, swimming, or just heading to the gym to life weights. Pick something you enjoy and be consistent with it. Also make things interesting for yourself by mixing up your exercises - this will keep you motivated. Exercise should be fun! The more you get into it you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

4TIP 4 - IMPROVE YOUR MOOD    For a lot of us January is the month we start feeling a little blue. There are ways we can naturally boost are own serotonin level (happy hormone) to help keep the positive vibes up. Eating more high protein foods such as chicken, beef, fish, eggs, yogurts, nuts and beans have high levels of an amino acid called tryptophan which aids boosting your serotonin levels. There is no better way to get the mood up than with exercise. Get outdoors if you can.

5TIP 5 - GO EASY ON YOURSELF  A few days of eating and drinking what you want will not ruin months of hard work. If you have gained weight that's okay! When you follow the these tips, get into a routine and set goals you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. If you are only now embarking on a healthier lifestyle don't fall prey to silly fad diets, find something that is sustainable long term so that you can enjoy your life along the way.