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At your age your weight is at its optimal level and ideally you should be maintaining your weight while toning your body for a fitter appearance. Most diets tend to entice us with only a short-term success period but with loads of side-effects. Do not skip any meals, especially breakfast and try to eat as many healthy snacks as possible during the day. Snacks consisting of fruits and vegetable based items usually help your metabolism to speed up faster rather than foods that are high in saturated fats and calories. Maintain a regular fitness schedule comprising of weight training or resistance training in order to shake and tone your muscles. Try to switch from processed foods to natural foods and consume as many whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables while limiting the amount of animal protein. You will notice that you'll be able to consume much more without gaining additional weight while feeling satiated and fitter. Cut down on sugar and maintain a close watch on the amount of sugar in your tea or coffee. Sugar based aerated drinks are the biggest culprits in weight gain; these drinks subtly add up to the pounds and do not have any nutritional value in them. Also keep a look out for hidden sugar in foods such as baked products, ketchups, canned and tinned fruits, and other forms of processed foods. More importantly also keep a look out for fat-free products, as these products contain a higher amount of sugar while reducing the fat content to keep up with flavor.
Incorporate daily exercise in your fitness schedule, by trying to move as much as possible during the day, especially if you are in a sedentary position. Walking up the stairs, playing outdoor sports, participating in strength building activities or in aerobic classes will not only help you in burning calories but also in burning the fat into muscle.
Try to get into a regular routine by planning your daily physical activity. Not only will exercise help in energizing you, it will also help in improving the balance of your body along with your coordination, while mentally relieving stress. If you do not have the time for a workout at a gym, try to manage in some amount of physical activity in the form of daily chores, as movement can help the body to become more flexible and pliable. Try to introduce new things that will keep up your interest level and also increase your commitment to daily exercise. Do not look at physical activity as a chore as it can only lead to a monotonous and dreary lifestyle.
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