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7 Tips for Getting the Body of Your Dreams in 2017

It seems like each January it is the same thing, everywhere you turn, everybody is talking about a fast and easy way to get the body of your dreams. Don’t fall for the hype. Start off your New Year by acting on the following tips that support getting your dream body the safe and healthy way.

The Body of Your Dreams

1 Eat Healthy: Seriously, forget diets. Dieting is stressful and most often set you up for failure. Eating healthy is an important part to getting the body of your dreams for many reasons, from getting the correct nutrients to ensuring your optimal weight. Learn how to make smart choices when it comes to what, how much, and when you eat. Find more information on eating healthy in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

2 Get Physically Fit: Being physically active is an important part of getting your dream body, yet the words “workout” and “exercise” have become quite loaded in today’s culture. These terms have become synonymous with going to a gym every single day, running at ungodly hours of the morning, or suffering and constantly being in pain. Actually, you can begin to achieve the body of your dreams by getting physically fit, which can be painless and fun. Finding exercises you enjoy, adding more activity, correcting movement and muscular imbalances, and strengthening weaknesses will not only help you get fit, but will keep you functionally moving! Check out this article in the Harvard Health Publication from Harvard Medical School 10 Tips for Exercising Safely.

3 Reduce Stress: You may already know that stress is unhealthy for your heart, your skin, and your overall health, but did you also know it can add to weight gain? If you are working on the body of your dreams, stress may negate your efforts. Learn more in this article by Women’s Health, 8 Mistakes Stressed People Make That Lead to Weight Gain, they review how to avoid a stress pitfall.

4 Get Enough Sleep: Once we were taught that sleep was for the weak – that to be successful in life we should skip sleep, push through. Now we know better. Sleep is not only smart, it is necessary for a healthy body and mind. Learn just how sleep is important in the Sleep Foundation’s article How a Good Night’s Sleep Can Help Maintain Healthy Weight.

5 Celebrate Small Achievements: Your dream body may be a particular look or fitting into a certain pair of jeans, but remember that a healthy body is a journey, not a destination. Celebrate every victory.

  • Did you make it to the gym even though you didn’t want to go?
  • Have you started a yoga class to help reduce stress?
  • Did you eat a serving of a vegetables with half a cheeseburger instead of the entire burger?
  • Is your new nighttime routine resulting in a better night’s sleep?
  • Did you find a new dance or martial arts class you love?

Everything counts, not only accomplishing a specific goal.

6 Care for Your Skin: When working on the body of your dreams, don’t forget an important part, your skin! Besides staying hydrated, there are many skin products and procedures that Coastal Cosmetic Center offers to can protect and improve your skin.

7 Love Yourself: Last but certainly not least, remember to appreciate and express gratitude for the body you have while you work towards the one you want. Your body is the only one you’ve got, and while sometimes it may not look exactly the way you want it to, or perform the way it used to, it is still your body. A body that is loved and appreciated can be achieved at anytime.

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Dr. Fee is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving patients in Jacksonville and the surrounding communities. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the largest and most prestigious organization of plastic surgeon in the United States. A former President of the Greater Jacksonville Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Fee has published and participated in several peer reviewed journals.

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