Soda is an obvious no-no. Additionally, juices and fruit drinks marketed as healthy options can be packed with sugar. Even if the front label comes with claims of antioxidants and promises of real fruit, don't be fooled. If you read the full list of ingredients, you might find that your seemingly healthy drink is packed with added sugar or high-fructose corn syrup.
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Limit the empty calories you consume in liquid form, and save your calories for nutrient-rich foods that will fill you up.
Take the Longer, Less Convenient Route
Isn't it ironic that we log countless hours at the gym but idle by the entrance of the grocery store to get the closest parking spot? Park farther away. Take the stairs. Walk the long way home. In other words, foster an energetic lifestyle where you welcome opportunities to be active, rather than limit your physical activity to planned workouts.
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A healthy, active, balanced lifestyle doesn't need to be painful or restrictive. Making small, manageable changes to your diet and lifestyle can significantly contribute to your weight-loss goals. Remember: It all adds up.
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