Your head is heavy, your muscles are weak, the winter was long. But from now on it's time to get out of bed - summer is here! So that you are perfectly prepared for the active season and can easily defy any heatwave, we'll reveal the best tricks and tips to help you feel completely comfortable and fit this summer!
1. Do sports - shared suffering is half the suffering
Are you lacking motivation again and just can't get yourself to exercise? Arrange to do some exercise with friends. Together you can motivate each other much better and support each other - whether outdoors or virtually via video transmission.
2. Avoid stress
Stress hormones are not only a real motivation killer, they also disrupt your fat burning. That's why it's important to take it easy when exercising. A combination of yoga, strength exercises and active movements allows the body to relax and get fit at the same time.
3. Drink plenty of water
Drinking cold water not only burns calories but also helps the body get fit. It is especially important to drink a lot in the warmer months to replenish the missing minerals that are excreted through sweating. Positive side effects such as beautiful and radiant skin will then come naturally.
4. Eat natural foods
Canned soup, fast food or packaged food - all of these processed foods should be removed from your cupboards. They are industrially treated and often contain chemicals. Instead, choose fresh products that provide pure energy and valuable nutrients - or an I·DO juice. Because: You are what you eat!
5. Healthy living is possible without sacrifice
Stay away from elimination diets! They only teach you to do without, which can lead to deficiencies and illnesses in the long term. Better: If necessary, aim for a change in diet and combine it with enough exercise and sleep - these are still the best prerequisites for a healthy life. A juice cleanse can be a first step towards a healthy and balanced change in diet.
6. Plant milk instead of cow's milk
Factory farming, poor feed quality due to the addition of hormones and antibiotics - there are many factors that affect the quality of milk. Alternatively, you can switch to oat or almond milk, depending on your tolerance. Make sure that they contain calcium and are not sugary.
7. Proteins for a toned body
Proteins make our muscles more efficient and contribute to important organic regeneration processes. This makes it all the more important that we supply our bodies with healthy proteins. Fortunately, there is a wide selection to choose from: not only meat and fish are good sources of protein, but also vegetarian foods such as Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, eggs, kidney beans, lentils, nuts, tofu, peas, wheat germ and quinoa.
8. Eat mindfully
Every time you go to the fridge, ask yourself: am I bored or am I really hungry? If you just don't know what to do with yourself, turn around straight away. Read a book, listen to music, do something productive. A little workout at home won't hurt either. You should only eat when you're hungry.
9. Lots of fresh air and light
Oxygen awakens the spirits and mobilizes the immune system. So go out into the fresh air every day. Another positive effect of being outside is that we get more light, which also improves our mood. In daylight, the neurotransmitter serotonin is released, which brightens the mood. Even in very bad weather, it is much brighter outside than indoors. Light is also important for the production of vitamin D - essential for strong bones.
10. Body Positive
The most important thing is that we feel good in our bodies and don't let a few rolls or bumps upset us. Nobody is perfect and everyone has different abilities and therefore problems. Despite everything, fitness and a healthy diet help the body to cope better with the stresses of everyday life and to remain successful and healthy. Whether in the office or at university, those who exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet are clearly at an advantage: beautiful skin, better concentration and a good mood are all included in the price.
