Fitness tips · Stay hydrated all day Make sure you drink all the time not just when you're about to work out or during work-outs. Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day (each of those 8oz). · Eat 6 meals per day Make sure you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and also snack on HEALTHY foods in between. The more often you eat, the faster your metabolism will be. · Stretch Make sure you stretch after your work-out not before. Stretching before your muscles are warm can cause injuries. · Goals Set a goal and try to stick with it. It's important to have goals. You're working toward something and not just working out aimlessly. · Sleep Make sure you get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. Sleep is your body's way of healing itself and getting ready for more challenges. · Positive attitude If you have a positive attitude, everything will go smoother from working out to dealing with family and your job. · Alcohol Alcohol contains quite a large amount of calories so if you want that 6-pack, Stay away from alcohol. · Moderation Everything in moderation. Don't deprive yourself but think healthy. It's Ok to have junk food once per week as long as it's eaten in moderation. People that deprive themselves too much get really cranky and mean… · Low-fat Remember that low-fat food is often laced with sugar which is high in calories and carbs, so be careful.  E-mail: charlotte_pt1@verizon.net This site is © Copyright Columbia Personal Trainer 2006, All Rights Reserved. Free web templates