Three simple (and obvious) lifestyle tips to have great looking skin--drink plenty of water, exercise, and eat right.
At this point you are probably thinking: “ok, that’s what EVERY beauty expert would say, but it’s not easy to do!” Here is my honest advice--Make them a part of you. To adopt a habit comes down to nothing but repetition.
Eating Right
Healthy diet doesn’t just apply to people who are overweight. Eating right promotes smoother brighter skin, prevents illness, improves mood, and boosts energy (it’s just like exercising). And you are what you eat. The best news--to have a balanced diet doesn’t mean you have to give up what you like to eat completely. You also don’t need to be a chef or a nutrition scientist to know what’s good for you. Just listen to your body.
I eat just about anything. I love food. I love desserts. I LOVE chocolate. I just watch when I eat certain food and how much/often. I never deny my cravings because my body doesn’t listen to my logic. It’s better to get the craving out of the way ASAP then dwelling on it (and leading to binge eat). When I eat the food (usually chocolate/dessert) I crave, I eat very very very slowly because 1) I get to enjoy the food and 2) I can tell myself to stop after a few bites. Every bite of food takes time to travel into your stomach. After the food gets into your stomach, it takes time for your body to release a chemical to tell your brain to “snap out of the cravings now!” So portion control is all about eating slowly.
My rule of thumb for food type is: protein in the morning, carbs throughout the day, and fibers at night. That means in the morning I usually eat plain Greek yogurt with granola. Lunch is my happy hour (and when I fill my cravings). I eat whatever I want and usually a lot of carbs. 5pm is my daily work out hour. So before working out I would eat a snack if I am hungry. After working out, I would eat salad or fruits or grilled salmon for dinner. When I am stressed and need something to chew on, I eat baby carrots (no dressing).
That is what a typical day is like for me. When I am out with friends, I don’t watch what I eat but I do control my portion. The easiest way to do that is...have a few bites and talk for a couple minutes. This way I give my body a chance to tell me that I am full. Once I feel that, I stop eating. Eating until you have a food coma (or feel like you are bursting) is definitely not what your body likes.
So...slow down and listen to what your body really wants. You don’t have to deprive yourself from the pleasure of tasty food or turn down your friends when they want to go out. Keeping a balanced diet can be very simple and you can feel/see it almost...immediately!
At this point you are probably thinking: “ok, that’s what EVERY beauty expert would say, but it’s not easy to do!” Here is my honest advice--Make them a part of you. To adopt a habit comes down to nothing but repetition.
Eating Right
Healthy diet doesn’t just apply to people who are overweight. Eating right promotes smoother brighter skin, prevents illness, improves mood, and boosts energy (it’s just like exercising). And you are what you eat. The best news--to have a balanced diet doesn’t mean you have to give up what you like to eat completely. You also don’t need to be a chef or a nutrition scientist to know what’s good for you. Just listen to your body.
I eat just about anything. I love food. I love desserts. I LOVE chocolate. I just watch when I eat certain food and how much/often. I never deny my cravings because my body doesn’t listen to my logic. It’s better to get the craving out of the way ASAP then dwelling on it (and leading to binge eat). When I eat the food (usually chocolate/dessert) I crave, I eat very very very slowly because 1) I get to enjoy the food and 2) I can tell myself to stop after a few bites. Every bite of food takes time to travel into your stomach. After the food gets into your stomach, it takes time for your body to release a chemical to tell your brain to “snap out of the cravings now!” So portion control is all about eating slowly.
My rule of thumb for food type is: protein in the morning, carbs throughout the day, and fibers at night. That means in the morning I usually eat plain Greek yogurt with granola. Lunch is my happy hour (and when I fill my cravings). I eat whatever I want and usually a lot of carbs. 5pm is my daily work out hour. So before working out I would eat a snack if I am hungry. After working out, I would eat salad or fruits or grilled salmon for dinner. When I am stressed and need something to chew on, I eat baby carrots (no dressing).
That is what a typical day is like for me. When I am out with friends, I don’t watch what I eat but I do control my portion. The easiest way to do that is...have a few bites and talk for a couple minutes. This way I give my body a chance to tell me that I am full. Once I feel that, I stop eating. Eating until you have a food coma (or feel like you are bursting) is definitely not what your body likes.
So...slow down and listen to what your body really wants. You don’t have to deprive yourself from the pleasure of tasty food or turn down your friends when they want to go out. Keeping a balanced diet can be very simple and you can feel/see it almost...immediately!
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