Summer is a great time to get in shape, but it can also be a challenging time. We want to relax by the pool with a drink or enjoy an extra burger at the barbeque, not watch our weight – after all, we’re on vacation! Warm weather means more daylight and more time outdoors, but the heat makes some people feel sluggish. If you need some motivation, here are three easy ways to be a little healthier this summer.
Work out in the Morning
Even if you don’t normally work out in the morning during the year, the summer is a great time to do this because sunrise is earlier and you can take advantage the outdoors before it gets really hot. Working out in the morning can rev up your metabolism, help with focus and mood, and free up your schedule in the evening. And if you like it, you can make it part of your all-year-round routine,
Try Grilled Vegetables
Hotdogs and burgers don’t have to be the only good things to eat at a barbecue: Grilled vegetables like red peppers, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms are great grilled with some olive oil, salt and pepper are filling and healthy. Combine them on a stick with meat to make a kebab.
Infuse Sparkling Water
It’s important to stay hydrated in the summer, but drinking plain water gets boring. Trade in soda and sugary iced teas and lemonade for sparkling water infused with flavors like grapefruit, cherry and lime. It’s a low-calorie way to quench thirst, and is easy to make.
