So for a special treat, I added #crushedice and #vanillacream to my regular #watermelonandcucumber #smoothie . #theshake is a blast, a blend of essential #vitaminsandminerals
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So for a special treat, I added #crushedice and #vanillacream to my regular #watermelonandcucumber #smoothie . #theshake is a blast, a blend of essential #vitaminsandminerals
#breakfast #healthyliving #wellbeing #fruitsandveggies #lifestyle #livingbysunriseblog

Hello Fit-Fam, how has it been? I trust you have not given up on Healthy Living. Like i say always, stop worrying about being skinny. Practice healthy eating and exercise and the weight will take care of itself.
 It is important to be healthy and fit inside-out.

So, breakfast is served: Cucumber Smoothie. And for a lil' sweet taste, I added 4 tbs of freshly squeezed orange juice. In case you are wondering why you should take this, below are some benefits of Cucumber;

1. Keeps you hydrated

2. Flushes out toxins

3. Lavishes your body with vitamins

4. Aids in weight loss

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Good morning Lovelies, i hope you had a good night rest. So breakfast is ready. I decided to add Avocado to my watermelon today instead of banana or cucumber which are usually my choice combo. 

Click  HERE  to read reasons why you should eat fruits for breakfast.  

I know that many of us who are on a weight loss journey have been told to  run away from every and anything fat, so probably you have not had avocado in a long while. 

I want to disabuse your mind about avocado which is a good fat. Yes healthy monounsaturated fatty acids(MUFA). If you would like to lose weight, improve your skin and lower your risk of many life-threatening diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, then Avocado should be on you 'do-list'.

1.  FOR HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE

Avocado is particularly rich in potassium, even higher than  banana that usually get our votes. Many people don’t get enough of the mineral potassium in their diet. This deficiency can lead to high blood pressure, which is in turn a significant risk factor for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. So avocado is a good food to eat for normal blood pressure and a lower risk of kidney failure and heart disease.The oleic acid and dietary fiber in avocados help normalize blood sugar levels, lowering the risk of diabetes.

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Hello beautiful people. It's my pleasure to have you here. So I have been shedding some weight for a while now and like I always say, fitness is not meant to be a punishment but a lifestyle. Instead of crash programs or extreme diets, take it bit by bit, one day at a time towards your goal. 

Stop worrying about being skinny(that's not my goal). Practice healthy eating and exercise, and the weight will take care of itself. I mean, why punish and restrict yourself for a short time only to gain back all that weight and even more because it wasn't a lifestyle and you couldn't be consistent at it. But if you can be consistent, all well and good for you.

Fitness isn't a one-size-fits-all thing and perhaps does not look the same for everyone. It is not a function of how skinny you are. Both health and fitness are worth fighting for. It is hard fight, make no mistake about it. but failing now and then is part of success, so don't be discourage. just keep at it.

I am yet to attain my target-weight, so it is still a work in progress. I will just keep at it.

OK, maybe you are itching for me to say what I did Or did not do. Well, I am currently sharing "20 Thing You Can Do To Stay Fit N Healthy This Year". So follow and keep reading and you will be inspired and motivated to a healthy living. Check under Health for some of the "Things" I have already shared.

Consistency is key!

  xoxo

-Aitee

• Abdominal fat or belly fat is a metabolically active fat that produces hormones and other substances which raise bad cholesterol and increase the risk of premature death. According to Harvard medical school report, 2011, belly fat is thought to be biologically active and more dangerous than other types of fat as it increases the risk of chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver and breast cancer

•  Lemon is known for its health benefits, but beyond its strong antibacterial and immune- boosting powers, lemon has shown demonstrable results in terms of weight loss. Drinking lemon water is regarded by many professional nutritionists as having real and palpable weight-loss powers.

•   So to get rid of that belly fat, mix lemon juice with warm water and drink it on an empty stomach upon waking up in the morning. Usually, i drink a glass of water first before drinking lemon in warm water a moment later. My Husband has also been doing this for the last couple of weeks and i have seen results.

• Also, the buildup of lingering waste in the body also adds weight to your body, so when you drink lemon water regularly, especially in the morning; the waste and toxins in your body are cleaned out of your bowels with greater frequency, promoting quick bursts of energy and weight loss.

• Replace whatever unhealthy stuff you enjoy drinking daily with lemon water because lemon water being natural, adds no calories to your body each time you drink it and the absence of calories from these unhealthy drinks you would otherwise had taken, will go a long way to helping you lose weight.

•  Also Drink 1 lemon in a glass of lukewarm water after each meal. The lemon acid will stimulate the production of stomach acid and the activity of stomach muscles.

• To achieve a flat belly and weight loss generally, it is vital to note that besides drinking lemon juice in warm water, you should also properly plan your diet and exercise, so your effort will not be in vain.

                                                                                       

• Note that in the fight against belly fat, drinking plenty of water during the day is  a must do, because water  speeds up the process of fat burning by helping the liver organ function to burn our fat reserves and convert it into energy. As a matter of lifestyle, i usually have a bottle of water in my handbag to drink at will. This also helps me to curb gravings and the urge to eat somethng.

•    If you do all these consistently, you will see the results eventually.                                    

SOME TOP HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMON WARM WATER

• Cures constipation
• Anti- aging
• Flushes bacteria and toxins out of the body
• Good for weight loss
• Boost Immune System
• Controls high blood pressure
• purifies Blood
• Helps improve Liver function
• Regulates Bowel movement
• Relieves respiratory problems

Breakfast has been said to be the most important meal of the day. And the most important thing about breakfast is that you put something in your stomach within 1 hr of your waking up.

 Like most people i naturally do not feel the urge to eat within 3 hrs of my waking up. But, more often than not,  i can handle a bowl of mixed fruits, glass of smoothie or just munch any available fruit.  

It is better to eat a clean and light breakfast, as this will help your body transition from the fasting state to a eating state. i know you hear stuff like, 'eat breakfast like a king'.
Well, to me the thing with eating heavy breakfast is that i usually have these feelings of heaviness and fatigue, like the food is just sitting there. Studies have found that consuming a heavy breakfast inhibits fat oxidation throughout the day.

So HERE ARE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EAT FRUITS INSTEAD

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• Eating fruit for breakfast will  make you think clearer,YES, non of that heaviness and fatique. 

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• it will help you lose weight. Eating plenty of fruit in the morning (and throughout the rest of the day) gets rid of excess toxicity and waste storage, which usually leads to weight gain in the end.

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• Eating fruit will help contribute to the  healing detoxification process that the body go through between 7am-11am. Don't hamper the process by eating  anti-detox foods like heavy carbs, fatty animal products, etc. that are hard to digest.

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• Eating fruits fo breakfast help stimulate digestive juices in the stomach and push out old waste matter from the day before. Fruit fibre cleans the colon, leaving you feeling light and refreshed

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• Eating fruits boost the immune system. Fruit is high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which strengthen the immune system and ward off any invading bacteria and microbes.

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• Fruits for breakfast contribute to a healthier, stronger heart and prevent against cardiovascular disease. This is because fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals, crucial phytonutrients and antioxidants that contribute to lower cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure.

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  Ok this, I do every morning, effortlessly because it has become a lifestyle, a lifesaver. I enjoy it.

 Drinking water in an empty stomach  in the morning can be of tremendous health benefit to the body. It  has been proven to cure several health conditions without need for medicine.

The organs of the body need water to function smoothly and be in good health. When you drink water in an empty stomach in the morning, it kick starts you organs. Most of the time you will experience movement of bowel, and eliminating toxins and waste through urine and poo is a good way to start the day. This way you prevent constipation and your organs stay hydrated and functional.

It boosts your body with energy, eliminating fatique and the feeling of morning sleep, leaving you awake and ready to take the day.

Drinking water in an empty stomach helps prevent diseases because it  helps minimise the harmful effects of some substances such as alcohol, tobacco, pollution, junk food, among others. and boosts metabolism( which is ideal for weight loss) as you start your day.

Drinking 2-3 glasses of water in the morning helps to maintain our  overall good health because it helps us maintain the lymphatic system health, the intestinal transit. It helps us to control cortisol, and defends us against infections.

 Drink at least 3 glasses of water on empty stomach to help  reduce the level of acidity in your stomach and the cramps that can cause you gastritis and other stomach problems. This i should know. I use to have this burning and nauseating  sensation in the upper stomach. Very discomforting, but  when i  consistently drank water first thing in the morning, it all went away. 

Drinking water in an empty stomach in the morning consistently, also helps to burn fat in the stomach, combats bloating and gives you a flatter belly.

Now you know better, so do better. Give it a try and be better for doing so.

All d best

-Aitee

Ok people it is weekend. This isnt just the time to let our hair down and unwind with one ones, but also the time when you have the chance to get rid of unwanted fat, especially in the middle belt. You will agree with me that with a flatter tummy you not only live healthy but you get to rock your outfits with elegance and confidence.  So get up and try these routines. I sure will.

Milk is rich in calcium and calcium plays a key role in regulating your fat metabolism, which determines whether you burn calories or store them as fat. ...

Simply put, drinking milk could help you burn more fat.
so include milk in your daily diet.

Have a great week ahead!!1