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As we approach the holidays, a fitness trainer says there are three steps you can take to look slim and ripped in time for Christmas.
Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, took to TikTok to share her three tips for a pre-holiday glow.
“If you’re tired of always fighting for a certain side to look smaller in photos, tired of covering up in fall clothes, listen up,” she said.
Rizzo points out that while time is of the essence, it’s never too late to get the body of your dreams.
Hydrate to dominate
Rizzo advised anyone looking to beat bloat and boost metabolism to prioritize hydration.
“Put that extra Stanley cup to use and start drinking water,” she urged viewers.
She explained that many people mistakenly believe that water causes bloating: “In fact, it does the opposite. You can think of it as flushing your system. Water will be the best way to get rid of the bloat.”
When it comes to weight loss, research shows that drinking water before or after meals can help you feel fuller, which can lead to the habit of eating smaller meals. Additionally, many people mistake thirst for hunger, and drinking water throughout the day can help keep you hydrated and feeling full.
Drinking eight glasses of water a day has been the age-old hydration rule, but hydration needs vary based on age, gender, activity level, and climate, among other factors.
Take at least one walk a day
Rizzo recommends that anyone aiming to look good in holiday attire take at least one walk a day.
“These don’t have to be hour-long walks every day,” she said.
“You’d be surprised how just increasing your overall movement throughout the day will really accelerate weight loss. And it’s great for your mental health too.”
The health benefits of a daily walk are well established; a constitutional walk reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure and LDL (“bad” cholesterol), reduces stress, boosts immunity and improves digestion.
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening per week.
Getting 10,000 steps — about 5 miles — has long been the daily gold standard, but studies have shown, as Rizzo suggested, that you can still experience benefits by walking much less.
Experts suggest making your walking routine more challenging by moving to the tune of a fast-paced song, changing it up with intervals, incorporating strength training and taking on hilly routes.
Avoid alcoholic beverages
Rizzo identified herself as an “alcohol hater,” admitting that learning more about the effects of alcohol on the body has led her to cut it out completely.
Alcohol sabotages weight loss in two ways: It’s extremely high in calories and it slows down your metabolism. Although it can be difficult, quitting or cutting back can help you lose weight.
Rizzo said that drinking “completely stops the fat-burning processes in your body. It activates your immune system and causes inflammation throughout your body.”
She credited this inflammation for imbibers’ signature “bloated face” after a night in the bottle.
In addition to losing weight and looking good, abstaining from alcohol can help you live longer.
Rizzo has previously gone viral for her 2-2-2 weight loss method and other fitness tips.
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