Spring - time for thoughts to turn to holiday wardrobes … and the extra pounds we've put on in the winter months. The list goes on and on. When you want to take control of your health, you need a paradigm shift. The goal here isn't to run for a few weeks, lose your desired weight, and then fall back into bad habits. This is a lifestyle change that includes healthy eating and exercising—even after you've hit that magic number on the scale. Hopefully, by understanding the awesome mental and physical health benefits of running daily , you'll be more likely to stick with it.
A little ginger in your meal plan could mean some major weight loss to look forward to. According to researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center , ginger has an effect against both insulin resistance and obesity. Of course, not all forms of ginger are created equal (we're looking at you, ginger snaps), so make sure you're using it in its whole, unprocessed form, like by adding it to curries or smoothies, whenever possible.
Although plain ol' water is nice, this fruit is a much tastier way to combat summertime thirst. Watermelon is a great natural hydrator because of its high water content," Shannon Garcia, M.D.S., R.D., L.D. with KISS In The Kitchen , tells SELF. Plus, it gets its gorgeous color from the antioxidant lycopene. You can dive into watermelon slices all on their own, but you can also make a great faux-margarita by blending the fruit with some ice and a little orange zest, says Garcia.
Limit or eliminate junk foods and highly processed products: This plan focuses on whole, unrefined foods as they are fundamental to a healthy diet. Realistically it's very difficult to eliminate all highly processed (often pre-packaged) foods, but just be mindful of cutting down. Likewise, snacks listed are optional depending on your regular eating habits, and there are bonus snack recipe ideas if you scroll to the bottom.
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