New Year, New You!

Teenagers, moms, dads and kids struggle with weight, especially during these past few years with all the junk food and unwanted fats being sold everywhere. With 2010 coming to a close, this is the perfect time to start a new daily routine that can help you get in shape! With these few easy tips, you will be sure to look better than ever and be ready for summer 2011!

1.) Cut out all soda! Water is the way to go, and of course a glass of milk everyday. Try to cut out juicy too, because it contains so much unnecessary sugars that your body tends to store as fat. Diet drinks (Pepsi, Coke, Sprite) are still considered sugary! Try to stay away.

2.) Try to get the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday. Even thought his seems like a lot, it's a good source of fiber and will benefit you in the long run!

3.) Try NOT to eat after a certain time, such as 7:30. Meals should be set to specific times everyday, and be followed in that routine because your body gets used to the food and is easier to digest.

4.) Don't skip meals! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it gets your metabolism going, and will help you lose more weight. Try to eat an exact 3 meals a day and one snack.

5.) Try to eat spices because they tend to make you feel more full. If you are feeling a little hungry, try eating a red hot fireball because it gives your taste buds flavor and makes you feel full for only a few calories.

6.) Stock your kitchen with healthy foods because when you are feeling hungry, you have no chance but to eat something that is not high in fat or sugar.

7.) Try to set goals for yourself, such as doing 200 crunches a day. You can split them up by doing 50 in the morning, 50 in the afternoon, 50 before dinner and 50 before bed. This will get your stomach fat to burn quickly.

8.) Convince a friend to workout with you and get back into shape. Having someone there to motivate you just makes everything easier. Your friend and you can go running or to the gym together. This works!

9.) Weighing yourself regularly helps you see what needs to be done. This is a way for you to push yourself to get healthy and in shape.

10.) Set goals for yourself. Tell yourself you will lose a certain amount of weight every week. Be realistic! Don't set goals that you know are not able to be reached because that just makes you feel bad.

Good luck!