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 JULY TIPS FOR SUCCESS!

Winter can be a tough time for staying on track and gaining the results you want for your big day. So we have put together some tips that you may find useful and will help to achieve the body you are after!
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In the cooler weather, warmer foods are a nice option for your meals. Soup can be a great warm food that is healthy and can be a great choice if you are trying to lose weight! Check out our pick of soup recipes in our July newsletter.

If walking is something you like to do regularly but you find that the wet weather puts a dampener on things then try an indoor exercise alternative. There are many exercises you can do indoors with little or no equipment. Working the big muscle groups such as the legs by doing squats and lunges are perfect for an indoor workout.

When the weather is bad, often the TV is more tempting and you can find yourself getting 'stuck' in front of the TV. If this is your challenge, why not use the ad breaks as a dedicated time to move. Whether it be some body weight exercises like push ups or squats, or some cardio activity such as running up and down the steps, every little bit of extra movement will help you to get your body in shape for your big day.

There are many indoor sports that you can play while the weather is a bit discouraging. Sports such as indoor netball, volleyball, badminton, squash and soccer are all active games that are enjoyable and a great way to meet new friends.

Not only are indoor sports a good way to get out of the cold, group exercise classes are also a great alternative. Like indoor sports they are fun, suited to a whole range of capabilities and fitness levels and a great way to meet other people keen on staying fit.

It can be less inviting to drink a glass of cool ice water in the middle of winter, however it is just as important to stay hydrated during winter. If this is a challenge for you, try hot water with a slice of lemon in it. Just as refreshing but warming in winter.

Casseroles and stews are another heart warming recipe for winter. They are easy to make, healthy and they can be prepared a few days ahead, stored in the fridge and eaten for a few nights or taken for a hot lunch! Check out our July newsletter for some great recipes.

For a great start to the day, try having a bowl of porridge as a warm breakfast alternative. There are some great ways of adding some extra flavour to porridge. You will find these suggestions in our July newsletter.

Failing to plan is planning to fail! To ensure you stay on track, especially when it can be easier to stay indoors with a DVD, start every week with a clear plan of what exercise sessions you want to do and when, what sorts of foods you will eat and what other general activities you will do to burn some extra energy. Even more rewarding is acknowledging that you have stuck to the plan, so ensure you keep track of your exercise and nutrition throughout the week by writing it all down as you go.

Get your friends on board. Let all the people you hang out with regularly know what health and fitnes goals you have and why. This will help you stay on track and you will have less pressure from your friends to perhaps have an extra little treat or skip an exercise session a little too often.