S AV V Y SWAP
Enjoy healthier
versions of some of
your favourite treats
2 SLICES OF PEPPERONI PIZZA FOR A
TURKEY PEPPERONI FLATBREAD PIZZA
SAVE 310 CALORIESUltimately, Dalton believes the most
important thing is to feel good about
yourself and to stay motivated. And that
means finding ways to keep fit and healthy
that you’ll enjoy doing week in, week out.
‘Whether it’s a sport or a gym class, you
need to like what you’re doing so it doesn’t
feel like exercise,’ he explains.
A workout and diet plan that doesn’t
feel like hard work? Sign us up for that!- BREAK UP YOUR ROUTINE
If you’re short on time, try breaking up your
TIP
If you’re not a fan
of running, Dalton
suggests taking
a morning walk,
‘just to get
moving’.SWAP
WITH
2 TBSP MAYONNAISE
FOR 2 TBSP HUMMUS
SAVE 120 CALORIESSWAP
WITH
workouts into four 15-minute
intervals that you can spread out
during the day or early evening as
summer approaches. ‘A lot of people
might not have the hour to commit
to doing something, but lots of
people have 15 minutes,’
explains Dalton. Or take
a tip from JLaw herself,
and start the day with
a 20- to 30-minute jog
or power walk as a
‘wake-up’ method to
get your day started.- UP YOUR
FLUID INTAKE
A lot of us forget to
drink enough water,
but studies have
found that staying
properly hydrated
can save you up to
200 calories a day!
‘You don’t have to slam
back water all the time,
but you have to sip water
throughout the day,’ Dalton says. - FOLLOW THE RULE OF TWO
Eating out can throw a serious
spanner in the works, but Dalton
recommends a simple rule of two.
To keep portions under control
when you’re trying to lose weight,
order a starter followed by a second
entrée in place of a main course.- MAKE SURE YOU GET
ENOUGH ZZZs
Sleep deprivation has been
linked to weight gain, but
getting enough shut-eye
can be a challenge when
you’re as busy as Jen.
‘I’ve always told her that
when you’re travelling
and you arrive somewhere
and you’re really
fatigued, have
a power nap,’
Dalton reveals.
‘Relax. Let your
body recharge.
Try not to burn
the candle at
both ends.’ - IT’S OK TO GIVE
IN TO TEMPTATION...
SOMETIMES
‘One thing I said [ Jennifer] could
have occasionally was 75 per cent
dark chocolate,’ Dalton adds. ‘I’d
rather give you something you want,
like a little bit of dark chocolate,
than have you not eat it and crave
a whole chocolate bar.’
GET THE MOST OUT
OF YOUR VITAMINS
The best time to take vitamins
is with your evening meal,
according to nutritionist
Dr Sarah Brewer. B vitamins
are an exception, as they
can keep you awake. ‘Don’t
take vitamins on an empty
stomach because they can
cause irritation,’ she says. ‘And
don’t take them with tea or coffee, as
these may interfere with absorption.’Next time you’re in need
of a quick energy boost, grab
a handful of pecans. They’re
packed with vitamins, protein
and heart-healthy fats,
which will keep you
feeling fuller for
longer.SNACK ON PECANS
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