SUMMER GOAL: STAY ON TRACK. WE'LL BE BACK!
Posted by Alanna Fincke
Summer’s nearly here, but don’t let dreams of vacations and restful weekends at the beach distract you from your goal to feel healthy! Continue making progress on your journey toward a healthier life—and sure, set aside a little time for relaxing, too.
We’ll help you stick with it. For the next few months, use our fresh, fun tips below to stay on track. They’ll aid you in keeping your weight down and your spirits up. And, don’t forget to share your thoughts by posting comments. We’ll be back in the fall with lots of all-new Challenge tips, exercises, and recipes.
Eat Weight Loss Power Foods
Certain foods, like grapefruit, salmon, and kiwi can jumpstart weight loss. Here are a few great recipes.
Get Toned
Combined with cardio, muscle-firming exercises can help you feel great and get you bikini-ready. Tone from head to toe with this routine.
Stay balanced
In 15 minutes you can feel either calm or energized with these two different yoga routines—one to help you wake up in the morning and the other to help you sleep at night. See our 15-minute yoga routines.
Go Full Circle
Lose more weight and feel fantastic all over again by starting the Body + Soul Challenge from Day 1. Click on the left side navigation menu to focus on the area(s) that need a boost, whether it's to lose weight or to stress less.
Recharge and Renew
Pamper yourself with these relaxing and energizing at-home revitalization techniques.
Say Goodbye to Stress
Many natural solutions help you manage chronic tension. See our guide to the top ten stress-cures.
Write it Down
How can you keep from overeating? We've got the secret ingredient—and it's not what you think. Check out how to best track your diet.
Stay Upbeat
Had a bad day, week, or month? Here are nine ways to boost your happiness, no matter what you're going through.
Sleep on It
Your body needs more sleep to improve your mood, health, and mental prowess. Get those zzzs, boost your energy, and feel great by revamping your bedtime regimen. Here are some natural sleep solutions.
More Resources To Keep You Challenging Yourself This Summer:
- To Keep stress at an even keel, go to the Stress Relief Channel at WholeLiving.com.
- To get easy exercise ideas, go to the Fitness Channel at Wholeliving.com.
- To get weight loss tips, go to the Lose Weight + Eat Better Channel at WholeLiving.com.
- To get sound medical advice and healthy suggestions, go to the message board Ask Dr. Brent at MarthaStewart.com.
- To follow The Martha Stewart Show Producer, Christina Deyo, on her progress maintaining the Body + Soul Challenge throughout the summer, check out her personal blog, www.3pluskids.com.
p>Please leave a comment and we may contact you to appear on the show (your email will be kept confidential)! If you DO NOT want to be contacted, please email us at bodyandsoulchallenge@marthastewart.com.
Posted by Sandy Gluck
