Spring weather is teasing us here in New York, and it feels fantastic! With it though, I’m reminded that I’ll soon have to slip into a bathing suit and sport my short shorts, and after a deliciously lazy winter, it’s a gentle nudge to step my fitness efforts up a bit.
So I started an Instagram campaign called ’20 days, 20 ways to get fit for spring‘ appropriately hashtagged #springiton. Each day until March 20th (the first day of spring!) I’ll be posting a tip that can help you reach your goals. Follow me @JessicaMarcusRD.
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Here are tips #1 and #2.
Tip #1: Keep a bag of frozen berries stashed in your home or office freezer for a refreshingly sweet snack that’s naturally low in sugar and comes packed with antioxidants and filling fiber to keep all systems GO. #springiton #shortshorts #nutrition #whoneedsicecreamanyway
Tip #2: I give breakfast way more attention than dinner since it’s often the only meal we eat together as a family. As a result, I’m usually sprinting to the subway to catch my train so… I need the energy! Even if you’re not sprinting, eating a solid breakfast that includes a decent source of protein helps rev your metabolism and gets you energized for the day. Think: egg and veggie omelet, whole grain toast with nut butter, Greek yogurt with berries and nuts, oatmeal or muesli with milk, or a breakfast bean burrito. Never skip breakfast and eat within one hour of waking. #springiton #spring2016 #accidentalexercise #breakfast #followback
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