By Edwin Escolero—

The fall November has passed by, now entering December there are many concerned about burning off the turkey calories. Do not fret if you do not have access to a gym there’s a way to get fit for the wintery season, through dieting and exercise built on a foundation of willpower.

Many NJCU students and professor alike seldom have the time to go to the gym and are compelled to neglect their fitness but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Getting fit for the holidays requires an important resource that is innate in everyone, motivation. One must have the desire, drive, patience, and not be easily be discouraged when things go exactly as one hopes.

Now if you want to get into better shape but don’t have access to a gym you can jog. Make plans to jog with friends, people whose company you enjoy because if you’re having fun then your morale will be high preventing you from call it a day as one would when exercising alone.

Another weight loss regimen is dancing. Dancing may not fall under the sports category but people can burn a lot of calories as they move to the beat of their favorite song. Have fun while performing the routine and don’t worry about looking silly just enjoy yourself; channel your inner Richard Simmons.

Participate in a sport with a compatriot at least once a week whether its basketball, soccer, football, or baseball. Even if you don’t have the required numbers calories will burn off while in a kinetic state.

Though exercising is vital it’s not the only step that one must follow through, to have success in shedding pounds one must make healthy choices for meals.

One should avoid or at least reduce the amount sugared drinks such as soda because although they give you burst of energy that’s short-lived leaving you in an energy crash.

Eating junk food daily like double bacon cheeseburgers is not advisable if you want to cut the fat. Making dishes with fruits and vegetable is ideal but not often followed through. One should strive to eat Cesar salads, tarragon chicken sandwich and cut fruits. Try fat free milk opposed to regular, wheat bread rather than white bread, and try using olive oil when cooking. Making sensible choices about what you eat can improve both health and mood.

Drinking water can also help with weigh loss as it is void sugars and other artificial chemicals.

Wholesome foods are essential but if one doesn’t balance the amount that’s consumed weight accumulate. Moderation is the covenant that one mustn’t break if weight-loss is the goal. One thing to keep in mind is that one should not eat a heavy meal before going to bed because the body isn’t in motion which results in calories that remain in storage.

Breaking free from the old eating routine is tough and sometimes may be a gradual process. As a start try limiting fattening intake and become a fruit and vegetable connoisseur. Instead of soda or beer why not try blending fruits like grapes or pineapples to make a dulcet drink that satisfies your palate.

Become your own chef trust your taste while being mindful of the nutritional factor. You should avoid eating while engaged in an activity because you won’t enjoy the meal and feel full.

Sleep can supplement weight loss, as you exercise the body needs rest in order to be ready for the day’s undertaking. You can’t lose weight with a lethargic body and state-of-mind, so make sure to get around 8 hours of sleep, just be sure not to get too comfortable on that mattress.

Stress management is another key factor in chiseling out fat because stress affects chemicals in the body that contribute weight-gain. The chemical Cortisol plays vital roles in the body such as immune function and pressure regulation but it also acts as a double-edged sword. When built up Cortisol makes weight-lose an arduous task because it spurs cravings in response to a survival mode mechanism.

In keeping with the nutritious meal, moderation, and daily motion it is paramount to keep a positive approach to life to avoid riling up the body’s chemicals. Aspirations for weight-loss is not just a dream, it can become reality if one patiently follows a regimen that suits their individual needs while remaining gung-ho.

Start working toward better version of yourself and remember, Roman wasn’t built in a day.