Being Healthier Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have Fun This Summer!

This post was written by Jacqui McCoy, a Shaklee Distributor and participant of Extreme Makeover®: Weight-Loss Edition. Watch here YouTube video above for more on Jacqui and her success with Shaklee 180! :) 

So many people focus on getting healthier and losing weight for summer. However, summer is a great time to keep at it! Whether you are starting out now or continuing your health journey, I’d like to share with you some of my summer strategies to stay healthier and reach weight-loss goals.

1. Take advantage of the warm weather and get outside! Change up your workout routine and incorporate outdoor activities. It can be as simple as walking in your neighborhood or trying something you have never done before. I developed a love for biking after trying it on the show Extreme Weight Loss® on ABC. Not only is it enjoyable but being outside gives me a boost of vitamin D too!

1. Change up the menu and incorporate all the fruits and vegetables that are in season this summer. When it is hot outside a lighter meal is so much more appealing. I like to experiment with different chopped salads for dinner. My favorite is a spinach salad with cucumbers, grilled salmon, and a handful of blueberries with light vinaigrette. I also like to keep chopped berries and melons in the fridge for a quick summer snack.

1. Remember to stay hydrated! In the summer I drink more water than usual because of the heat. Many times when you are thirsty you think you are hungry. Staying hydrated can help keep your appetite under control and keep you on track.

On the go this summer? Summer vacations are something we look forward to all year. If you are planning a family vacation why not try something active? The possibilities are endless. Take your family on a hiking trip, a canoe trip, or just make sure wherever you go some of the sightseeing is done on foot so you can get your activity in. Take your favorite Shaklee 180™ product(s) with you. When I am traveling I count out how many days I’ll be gone and take enough Energizing Smoothie mix, Meal-in-a-Bars, snacks, and supplements to get me through the vacation. Each day you can still enjoy healthy meals out with your family while feeling good about staying on plan.

Have a happy, healthy, active summer!

MJ

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