Hey guys,
School is almost over so that means summer, bikinis, vacations, short-shorts, and summer dresses are just around the corner. I'm freaking out a little, because I've gained 10 lbs since September and it's time to tighten-up and lose all that weight.
My weight always fluctuates a couple pounds throughout the year, but I've never weighed what I weight now (no, I'm not telling you my current weight.)
Anyway, enough about my thunder-thighs.
Here are 5 inexpensive tips to help you get your summer body back!
1. Drink water.
Put down that double-double, Red Bull, iced coffee, or whatever you're drinking and get a cute re-usable bottle, and fill it with water.
"Water is free. Water doesn't have calories. Water is good for you." Now repeat this five times aloud. Got it? Good.
If water is too boring for you, throw some sliced lemon, cucumber, watermelon, berries, and/or mint in it. It makes for a nice Instagram picture, and it's free, calorie-less, and good for you.
2. Don't get a gym membership!!!!!
Continue working-out at your school gym for free, or make your own workout routine and do it at home. A set of free weights, skipping ropes, and exercise balls are way cheaper than a $45/month gym membership.
Here's an idea (this is what I do) go on YouTube and do the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels. It's 30 minutes, for 30 days, FOR FREE.
If you insist on getting a gym membership, try getting a student or work discount or check-out the nearest YMCA.
3. Stop eating out.
Just stop. It's expensive anyway.
4. Walk, bike, rollerblade, skateboard.
I know it's easier said than done, but try to bike to places that are close to home--especially to work if it's close enough. I recently biked to the Safeway 10 minutes from my house to get a loaf of bread. It was actually nice.
Oh, one more thing, gas is expensive, and you're broke.
5. Buy healthy foods in bulk
That means borrow your mom's Costco card. Buy things like trail mix, frozen veggies, rice, and oatmeal in bulk rather than in pre-individualized packaging. When you get home, put them in small containers and freeze them. Pre-packaged food is more expensive than bulk foods.
Remember to measure the amount you want in each serving, so it's ready to go when you're in a rush.
-T
BANK ACCOUNT: $220.64
School is almost over so that means summer, bikinis, vacations, short-shorts, and summer dresses are just around the corner. I'm freaking out a little, because I've gained 10 lbs since September and it's time to tighten-up and lose all that weight.
My weight always fluctuates a couple pounds throughout the year, but I've never weighed what I weight now (no, I'm not telling you my current weight.)
Anyway, enough about my thunder-thighs.
Here are 5 inexpensive tips to help you get your summer body back!
1. Drink water.
Put down that double-double, Red Bull, iced coffee, or whatever you're drinking and get a cute re-usable bottle, and fill it with water.
"Water is free. Water doesn't have calories. Water is good for you." Now repeat this five times aloud. Got it? Good.
If water is too boring for you, throw some sliced lemon, cucumber, watermelon, berries, and/or mint in it. It makes for a nice Instagram picture, and it's free, calorie-less, and good for you.
2. Don't get a gym membership!!!!!
Continue working-out at your school gym for free, or make your own workout routine and do it at home. A set of free weights, skipping ropes, and exercise balls are way cheaper than a $45/month gym membership.
Here's an idea (this is what I do) go on YouTube and do the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels. It's 30 minutes, for 30 days, FOR FREE.
If you insist on getting a gym membership, try getting a student or work discount or check-out the nearest YMCA.
3. Stop eating out.
Just stop. It's expensive anyway.
4. Walk, bike, rollerblade, skateboard.
I know it's easier said than done, but try to bike to places that are close to home--especially to work if it's close enough. I recently biked to the Safeway 10 minutes from my house to get a loaf of bread. It was actually nice.
Oh, one more thing, gas is expensive, and you're broke.
5. Buy healthy foods in bulk
That means borrow your mom's Costco card. Buy things like trail mix, frozen veggies, rice, and oatmeal in bulk rather than in pre-individualized packaging. When you get home, put them in small containers and freeze them. Pre-packaged food is more expensive than bulk foods.
Remember to measure the amount you want in each serving, so it's ready to go when you're in a rush.
-T
BANK ACCOUNT: $220.64