3O Ways to Help You Reduce Body Fat and Get Into Shape!

by Mandy Gibbons

18. On the subject of "uncomplicated" use things like grills for your meat. And for your veggies you can use your microwave to quickly cook your ingredients - if you're not eating them raw. If you follow my advice above and prepare / chop your veggies ahead of time it will only take a few minutes to zap them in the microwave to whip up a quick veggie side dish.

19. Include more salads in your meals. Salads are easy to prepare. If you've already got a few ingredients for your sandwiches in containers then you can throw them together for a quick garden salad.

20. Still short on time? Then use frozen veggies! They're already chopped, and more often than not, mixed in with other veggies. Place them into a container with a little water and nuke em! If you don't have time to cook or grill your meat then use canned tuna in springwater and easy lean protein sources for a nutritious fast meal.

21. Do you always get your portions muddled up? With your salads or veggies just mix the ingredients together into your portion sizes and place them into your containers. You can even portion your meat. When you come home from the supermarket cut your meat into your desired portions, cling wrap it and freeze it!

22. If you're having dinner at a friend's fill up on what you know is healthy then have a small portion of the higher fats foods so you don't feel like you're missing out - or being rude - by not eating their food. If you're going to a restaurant ask the waiter for some advice on the meals on the menu or just phone the restaurant before you get there so you know what's low in fat.

23. On your "cheat day", or day off your eating plan, try and stick with portion sizes of the junk food you are consuming. At least this way you can ensure that you're not overeating.

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24. Plan your workout times and stick with them. Just like you're eating you need a routine to help keep you on track.

25. If you're away on holidays make use of the gym facilities at the hotel you are staying at. You can always do a quick mini circuit workout consisting of tricep dips, push ups, abs and squats in your hotel room with no gym equipment required.

26. If you get bored with your cardio put your bike, treadmill etc in front of the tv so you can be entertained while exercising.

27. Encourage your family to participate in a activity of some kind so you increase your fitness, burn calories and get into shape while also spending quality time with your family.

28. If you're sick of your exercises - then change them. Get a new program.

29. Have your workout clothes and runners ready to go! Be prepared so you don't get the opportunity to say "oh I can't workout because I forgot my training gear".

30. If you find that you need someone to train with to motivate you then get yourself a workout buddy!

This is just a handful of ways to help you burn body fat and get into shape. If you stay focused and make things easier on yourself by following the above steps you will find that your results will be much faster and the road to a successful health and fitness program will be much smoother.