| y"> | | | | routine, make sure you purchase organic apple cider |
| It might still feel like winter at your house, or maybe | | | | vinegar with "With the Mother" marked on the |
| the mid-season blossoms of spring are just coming | | | | outside of the label so you'll know you are getting |
| out in your backyard, but you are sweating like | | | | the fiber and cleansing agents you need. |
| you're in 109 degree temperature on an isolated | | | | 3.) Start (or vow to maintain) a good vitamin and |
| island off the east coast of Florida. Are you going to | | | | mineral supplement routine this spring. |
| lose weight in time for summer this year? | | | | Did you know that missing some vitamins or minerals |
| Spring is actually a great time to lose weight! Not only | | | | in your body can upset the balance of power in your |
| does summer follow spring (which makes spring a | | | | fat regulating processes? Lacking some vitamins or |
| great time to lose weight), but spring also provides | | | | minerals can also deregulate some of the hormones |
| opportunities for quick, healthy and fun (yes, I said | | | | that affect your sleep as well. Researchers are |
| fun) weight loss. | | | | discovering that people with too little sleep are |
| Here are six spring weight loss activities that are sure | | | | actually gaining more and more weight! |
| to get you going towards that summer weight goal. | | | | If you are going to lose weight, you need to make |
| 1.) It's time to get that winter hum drum out of your | | | | sure your body's nutrients are in order! |
| system! Spring is here! | | | | 4.) Now, let's get moving! |
| Be determined you are going to spend this spring | | | | Spring is, perhaps, the best time of year to start or |
| season making yourself a better and healthier person. | | | | expand an exercise program. It's nice weather out |
| With a positive mindset and anticipation towards a | | | | there these days. Go out and enjoy it somehow! |
| better life ahead, you can rest assured you are well | | | | You'll work off some pounds doing so as well! |
| on your way towards being the person you want to | | | | 5.) Try new and healthier recipes this spring. |
| be. | | | | Use this season to start your own vegetable recipe |
| 2.) Spring clean your digestive system like Monk | | | | notebook and then make some special trips to the |
| cleans his house. | | | | farmer's market to try some new vegetables you |
| Even colonial folk drank Dandelion tea during | | | | have never had before. Make it fun! |
| Dandelion season (yep, the spring) to clean their... uh | | | | 6.) Get out and go, go, go baby! |
| hum... 'human pipes' and get their (oh well, let's just | | | | Keep going to the mall each week, and keep looking |
| say it) drainage going. Our bodies need to efficiently | | | | at those clothes you want to get when summer |
| process and eliminate food as well, especially during | | | | arrives. Keep your spirits up when you go. Just |
| this heightened period of physical activity and weight | | | | remember, those attractive clothes are not that far |
| loss. | | | | out of reach if you keep up the good work you |
| One of the cheapest and most natural ways of doing | | | | have started this spring! (Hey, and stay out of the |
| this is to drink plenty of water and purposely include | | | | cinnamon bun store when you go, at least for a |
| fiber in your diet. | | | | while!) |
| You might also try a glass of water with one to | | | | Spring brings with it new beginnings and beautiful |
| three teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar along | | | | changes. With a determination and a willingness to |
| with some Spenda or Stevia a couple times a day, | | | | spend this spring season honestly working towards |
| usually a few minutes before eating a meal. Apple | | | | the weight loss you need, you'll find yourself bursting |
| cider vinegar has pectin which is a natural fiber. It has | | | | forth with beauty as well as joy when summer |
| loads of vitamins and minerals too, by the way. If | | | | arrives this year. Enjoy the spring this year. It's only |
| you decide to incorporate ACV into your spring | | | | the beginning of new and wonderful changes for you! |