The Answer to "How Can I get Toned?"

I have more then a few people stop me on the street or in the gym and invariably along with some wonderful compliments, I am always asked the same question..."How can I get Toned?, How can I get a Six Pack, How can I Lose Weight?"  It would be great if there was a one word answer to that one !!  
But no magic pill yet !  
The good news is that YOU are in control of your own Body - Weight Loss can often be a mental game and and is all about your approach and perspective.
Too many people do not have the discipline required to get to achieve their weight loss and nutrition goals.
5 Pointers to Get you Started !
1. TRICK YOURSELF - Use portion control to your advantage. Instead of loading up a huge restaurant plate for your meals and keep eating those appetizers, use a bread plate, salad bowl or cup. It might look odd but it is a great way to lower your caloric intake. Trick your mind !  It works !
2. LIFT WEIGHTS - Especially if you are a woman !  Way too many gals are afraid of weights and you don't  need to be !  Women don't have as much testosterone in their bodies as men so you WON"T look like Arnold !!!     For every muscle fibre you enhance, and fat ounce you lose, your body will reap the rewards of nice, tight, toned muscles !!!    Your metabolism will work faster to burn off fat and it's a great stress reducer !   Don't be tricked into thinking that skinny fat is OK - it's not !
3. HYDRATE / FILL YOURSELF - Water, Water, Water !  I can't say it enough ! It can aid in weight loss !  I see so many people every day that do not drink enough water ! They wait until it's too late and then your body it already dehydrated.  Simply drink two glasses with every meal.  Drinking water eliminates extra space in your stomach and make you feel fuller.
4. SPEED UP YOUR METABOLISM - Don't always feel you have to eat everything on your plate !!  Eat half and save half for later !  Most people are hell-bent on eating everything on the table....eat 6 - 7 small meals per day and you will have more energy and higher metabolism !
5 . SWEAT - NO PAIN NO GAIN - Cardio is a MUST - no way you win that argument with me !  It is essential for shedding body fat and showing off those hard earned muscles.  20 - 30 min per day of you can or 20 min 3 times per week will show results quickly !  SUAR - Shut Up and Run !!!
6. Do YOGA - I became a believer in Yoga after an injury a few years ago and have not looked back.  It lengthens your muscles (especially if you run) and gives you a leaner look.   Get out there and get bendy !!!
7. EAT CLEAN - you hear it all the time - but do YOU really know what it means ? It's a lifestyle, my religion - make it yours !!!  Buy the "Eat Clean Diet" by Tosca Reno - it will change your eating habits forever !  The more you say - "oh, I'll just have a another glass of wine, or I'll just have a bit of dessert"....ADDS UP !!!   You keep saying that and think it's alright, but then you ALWAYS end up saying it !!!  It's a train wreck you don't want to be on !!! 

"Peace, Love and Fitness"