Ease aches by stretching
Feel relaxed and refreshed (yes, even at your desk!)
by doing tension-releasing stretches.
You’ll help quell lower-back pain and activate abs.
Set a timer on your rig or cell phone to alert you to do two moves every hour.
Brown-bag itto nab your desired portion and ingredients low in saturated fat.
Try a whole-grain bagel with veggies and 1 ounce of lowfat cheddar plus a banana (400 calories).
Burn cals with pals
Swap watercooler gossip for motivational meet-ups.
“The positive peer pressure can get us to do things we might not normally feel like doing.”
Go for it:
Establish clear objectivesfor the group.
Set weekly goals and rewards (movie tickets, perhaps?).
Instill a sense of unityby making T-shirts or certificates.
Get creativeto step up your sipping.
Sigg water bottles are customizable; design one with an inspiring phrase such as “Drink up!”
To make water taste more appealing, add fresh mint or rosemary.
Watering down is worth it.
When hydrated, your body does everything (flush out toxins, burn calories) more efficiently.
But what if you find it hard to start moving in the first place?
Tiny timing tips can make all the difference.
Set an appointmentto exercise.
“And prepare a backup time to deal with any exercise barrier that may arise.”
Power upwith a snack 60 minutes before exercising.
Stay snappy: Snack smart!
Trade sugar-filled vending machine grub for healthier fare to keep lively through an overscheduled afternoon.
(SELF suggests Gnu bars, $2;GnuFoods.com.)
