{"id":5477,"date":"2014-02-12T12:58:21","date_gmt":"2014-02-12T17:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=5477"},"modified":"2014-02-12T17:59:25","modified_gmt":"2014-02-12T22:59:25","slug":"6-weight-loss-tips-how-to-spring-into-fat-burning-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2014\/02\/6-weight-loss-tips-how-to-spring-into-fat-burning-action.html","title":{"rendered":"6 Weight Loss Tips:  How to Spring Into Fat-Burning Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5183\" alt=\"sky green\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/100\/2013\/09\/sky-green-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>Given the winter storms that are circling about including but not limited to the Georgia freeze, as well as the snow in the northeast; these spring into fat-burning action tips may seem a bit premature.\u00a0 But on the other hand, maybe it\u2019s the perfect time to start thinking about the future.\u00a0 The near future.\u00a0 The perfect time to start planning for a warmer, sunnier, healthier spring 2014 you!!!<\/p>\n<p>Today, six tips for you to chew on, try on and implement!\u00a0 Start working on them now!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>6 Weight Loss Tips:\u00a0 How to Spring Into Fat-Burning Action<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <b><i>Walking Meditation. What better time to start hitting the pavement, or the hiking trails. <\/i><\/b><i>A walking \u00a0meditation is your basic slow, run-of-the-mill walk, <\/i><b><i>with awareness<\/i><\/b><i>. It invigorates the tired soul and provides an opportunity to tap into your core.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>How to:\u00a0 Stay mindful of your step \u2013 your rhythm, the sound. \u00a0If your mind wanders (and it invariably will), gently bring your attention back to your walking.\u00a0 Ahhhh \u2026.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <b><i>Keep a Springtime Weight Loss Journal<\/i><\/b> \u2013\u00a0 In addition to tracking your food (statistics show that those who do, lose faster), you can add quotes, recipes, your favorite spring time flower photos, your favorite springtime outfits that motivate you, and a list of \u201cspring into action\u201d ideas.\u00a0 Start now and be ready for the spring!<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <b><i>Spring Time Dining: <\/i><\/b>Start Last, End Last, Eat Less, Lose More.<b>\u00a0 <\/b>I don\u2019t know about your neighborhood, but mine is bursting with new restaurants.\u00a0 Remember, a good strategy for eating less is to wait till all are served before you dig in.\u00a0 And then, chew slowly, making sure that you are the last one to finish!<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <b><i>Get Dirty \u2026 and Stress Less.\u00a0 <\/i><\/b>To improve your stress level, plant a small garden.\u00a0 If space is limited, try a few flowerpots\u2013either outside or on your windowsill.\u00a0 Putting your hands in soil is &#8220;grounding,\u201d and it can help relieve both physical and mental stress.<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <b><i>\u00a0Be Kind to Your Eyes.<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 Whatever season it may be, when outdoors, wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of ultraviolet A and B rays. Sunglasses can help prevent cataracts, as well as wrinkles around the eyes.<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <b><i>Toss a Healthy Snack in Your Bag!<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 Since you\u2019re likely to be out more during the sprint, you might find yourself in need of a healthy snack.\u00a0 Just as I always toss my keys, cell phone, and lipstick in my bag, so goes a piece of fruit!\u00a0 Make it a healthy habit!<\/p>\n<p>For more spring tips that will help catapult you out of the winter blues, join Our Lady of Weight Loss\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/maildogmanager.com\/lptrack.html?OurLadyofWeightLoss::702::https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/30757154492\/\" target=\"_blank\">KITT Club\/FB<\/a> !<\/p>\n<p><em>Spread the word\u2013NOT the icing,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Janice Taylor, Life &amp; Happiness Coach, Author, Artist, Positarian<\/em><br \/>\n<em> wise * fun * utterly useful<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014-<br \/>\nFor the best life, wellness and weight loss wisdom, visit Janice:<br \/>\n<strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/Newsletter\/SignupProcess.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Our Lady of Weight Loss<br \/>\n<\/a><\/em><\/strong>sign up for the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/Newsletter\/SignupProcess.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Kick in the Tush Club<\/em><\/a> e-newsletter<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Given the winter storms that are circling about including but not limited to the Georgia freeze, as well as the snow in the northeast; these spring into fat-burning action tips may seem a bit premature.\u00a0 But on the other hand, maybe it\u2019s the perfect time to start thinking about the future.\u00a0 The near future.\u00a0 The&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[698,177,2,70,82,60],"tags":[3833,671,3826,3825,3837,3875,248],"class_list":["post-5477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-goal-setting","category-healthy-living","category-inspiration","category-janice-taylor","category-kick-in-the-tush-club","category-our-lady-of-weight-loss","tag-healthy-living","tag-how-to-lose-weight","tag-janice-taylor","tag-our-lady-of-weight-loss","tag-weight-loss-motivation","tag-weight-loss-success-coach","tag-weight-loss-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - 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