Habits for a Lean Fitness Plan

What is a Lean Fitness Plan?

A Lean Fitness Plan is a concerted plan to build toned muscle and lose body fat quickly.  To effectively embark on a lean fitness plan, you need to change your habits so that your workout and diet changes have the biggest impact

Develop Lean Habits to Skyrocket Your Lean Gains

Sheer willpower can only take you so far. You need to develop lean body habits for the long run.  Continued success is all about setting up your surroundings and scheduling what you need to so you reach your goals. Let’s start with simple habits and tricks to implement in your office. Here are five tips and tricks you can implement to improve your health while at work!

Always Stay Prepared to Facilitate Lean Gains

Review your schedule for the following week. Mentally run through the days and visualize everything that you intend to do in this time frame. Do you have sufficient time to rest your mind and nourish your body with food between meetings, presentations, and deadlines? If not, make edits to your schedule and plan your work more efficiently. You will never be able to consistently make healthy choices on the fly due to factors beyond your control. You must make a plan ahead of time to guide you in times of doubt and stress. Then, all you need to do is execute. Planning in advance will bring you confidence and peace of mind which, incidentally, are conducive to your well-being.

Here are some great tips:

– Check what is due and calculate how long it will take you to complete the work. Then, spread out the workload in your calendar over several days. As the deadline approaches you will not need to compromise break times to complete the assignment making it easier to stick to your plan.

– Few meetings are so important that they cannot simply be moved to an alternate time. Change meetings that interfere with your healthy plans.

– Prepare tomorrow’s meals the night before. This way you won’t have to waste any time wondering what you should have for lunch.

Eat Small Meals on Your Lean Fitness Plan to Rev Up Your Metabolism

Set reminders in your schedule at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. to eat a small meal of 250 to 350 calories. The time can vary depending on when you ate your breakfast and the intensity of your morning workout but you should never allow more than three to four hours to pass without eating something nutritious. You need to feed your body and your brain so you can stay alert and engaged throughout the whole work day. Progressively fueling your body will stabilize your energy levels throughout the day so you won’t experience the after lunch lull. Just as you would set an agenda for a meeting, prepare your meals ahead of time to know exactly what you will be eating and have it readily available. This will abate the chances that you might succumb to a Snickers bar!

Tips:

– Add a cup of vegetables to your lunch to feel more full.

– Focus on nutrients more than calories. A handful of grapes and a handful of M&Ms will have different effects on you both physically and mentally.

– Stock up the company refrigerator with plenty of healthy food. The best way to insure yourself against giving in to temptation is to have healthy alternatives readily available.

Exercise During Lunch to Lean Down and Power Through Your Day

Speaking of the after lunch lull, do you often feel tired or experience a “dip” in the afternoon? This can be easily avoided by exerting some energy during lunch. Energy begets more energy. Your presentation will be a breeze if you are feeling that endorphin rush from your run. Just like your meals, treat your workouts as important meetings. Alternatively, go for a walk during actual meetings. The main goal here is to stay active as much as possible.

Some Great Tips:

– Remember to get up and stretch often!

– If you have a gym at your office, use it for the convenience.

– Be realistic with your expectations. Commit to two or three workouts a week on your calendar and adjust according to your personal goals.

Change One Bad Habit That is Counteracting Your Lean Gains

Everyone has a routine vice they partake in. Maybe you drink a Frappuccino every morning. Or perhaps you’re a frequent afternoon visitor of the vending machine? Try switching this up for a healthier alternative. Head to the cafeteria and grab an apple or a bag of carrots. This way, you stick with the ingrained habit of leaving your desk for a snack at this time, yet you substitute a healthier option. This can be applied to routines you keep any time of day. Small changes —> big wins!

Some Great Tips:

– Replace cream in your coffee with almond milk.

– Instead of grabbing candy, eat some grapes that you’ve stocked in the fridge.

– Work on just one habit at a time. Attempting to change too many things at once will only confuse you and not yield any sustainable benefits.

Stick to Your Lean Fitness Plan by Avoiding Office Traps

I am referring to all of the donuts, pastries and cakes that seem to constantly be making an appearance. Remember, these are not treats, they are traps! Don’t follow the masses to the bagel spread. Head to the refrigerator, where you’ve placed your healthy alternatives in preparation for situations just like this one, instead. The ability to systematically foresee and avoid giving in to these temptations is integral in your long term success.

Tips:

– Think about changing the culture in your workplace. What about bringing in Greek frozen yogurt instead of ice cream to go with the birthday cake?

– Avoid the area where tempting treats are laid out. Out of sight, out of mind.

Ready to Commit to Your Lean Fitness Plan?  A Lean Body App is a great way to start your journey and stick to your plan.  Check Out the Mission Lean app in the App store and Google Play store and let’s get at it!  Time to get lean!