This is a sponsored post with the Niche Parent Network & Conference. All opinions are my own.
I am really glad that winter is over. How about you? I mean, there are some things that are really fun about winter like sitting around the fireplace, watching movies with the family and drinking hot cocoa. However, all that hibernating can lead to a whole lot of work in the spring.
Many of us do a lot of spring cleaning when the season rolls around but we also have to worry about how winter’s effect on our bodies. All of that sitting and eating… well, it isn’t awesome for the waistline. So, I know many people that are looking for great tips to get their weight loss started. So, for those of you fighting the battle of the bulge this spring, I have compiled a list of weight loss tips to hopefully help you on your journey.
Spring Weight Loss Tips
Spring Weight Loss Tips #1 – Work In The Garden – Gardening can be a lot of work. It also makes your yard and home look really pretty. Between replacing mulch, fertilizing trees, planting fruits and veggies and tending to the flowers, gardening can really burn a lot of calories.
Spring Weight Loss Tips #2 – Spring Cleaning – Cleaning the blinds, stairs, lights, cabinets, etc, can be very labor intensive. There are many people who like to give their home and epic clean in the spring and then maintain the rest of the year.
Spring Weight Loss Tips #3 – Pretty Up Your Home – For some reason, spring feels to me like the right time to paint. Our daughter just painted our bedroom and hall a couple weeks ago and it looks fabulous. There is nothing like the smell of clean paint to get you in the mood to do more around the house.
Spring Weight Loss Tips #4 – Join A Team – Play a sport. There are so many teams accepting signups in the spring that it should be easy to find something to sign up for. Our rec center has several sports to choose from in the spring, so it’s easy to find something for the whole family.
Spring Weight Loss Tips #5 – Drink Plenty Of Water – Safety first. Before you do any of these activities, make sure that you drink plenty of water. Also, continue to do so during and after the activity. Also, try to do as many of these activities in the early morning hours or late evening hours, if possible, as they can be the coolest parts of the day. If you feel dizzy or tires, take a break.
Spring Weight Loss Tips #6 – Weight Loss Programs – If you would like a jump start on your weight loss, try a weight loss program. No one wants to stop eating real food and a weight loss center, like Herbal Magic, can help you learn how to eat right for you.
*I am not a doctor. Please do not start any weight loss program or strenuous activity without first consulting your doctor.
I was on vacation last week and ate TERRIBLE. I am back to eating clean this week, though!
Wonderful tips. I have been working in the garden and doing a bit of spring cleaning. I have guest coming to stay this week. I always feel better when spring arrives. It has to do with getting out and exercising.
Great tips here for weight loss. I would love to join at team. It’s one way to have a great time, get a good workout in and not even realize it. I try my best to drink water throughout the day. It really helps!
Spring cleaning has already begun at our house, and I must say it does get you active after a long winter of couch, bed, and couch again.
I love the winter, but I love how spring makes you feel like getting up and doing stuff, and naturally burning off a few pounds in the process.
Drinking only water is the first step to weight loss!
I was surprised how hard it was to drink all the water one needs in a day. Way harder than you would think
Drinking enough water is the hardest part for me! I really need to be better about it.
Great tips. I never drink as much water as I should. Maybe now that the weather is getting warmer I’ll be better about it.
I have been doing very good with drinking my water. lol I hope I can keep it up!
You can do it! I am rooting for you. 🙂
I will be doing the spring cleaning and drinking water.
Great tips! I’ve been trying to drink as much water as I can. I have to get rid of the extra weight that I gained over the winter!
Hydration is key! Drinking plenty of water will enhance weight loss quickly. To make sure you are getting enough take your weight and divide by 2, then aim to drink that many ounces of h2O a day to be sure you are adequately hydrated.
Thanks for that breakdown. They say 8-10 glasses a day, but everyone is different. 🙂
I can not wait until we get to a place where I can have a garden again. I guess since I do not have one that means I have to substitute the Spring Cleaning – that is jus plain wrong, lol. I just discovered some water enhancers that use natural sweeteners so drinking water just got a little easier.
Oh I love water enhancers. You should share those with us. 🙂
I think joining a team is a great idea for weight loss support so that all the members could motivate each other.
I need these tips right now! I really need to get in shape before summer starts! Love the one about joining a team, it’s good to have others with the same goal.
I try to tell myself to just keep moving. Sitting still for too long is a bad thing, so I make myself take little exercise breaks.
These are great tips. I need to do more of these, especially drink more water. That is one of my goals right now, to increase my water intake.
I’m 15 minutes past my get up and move mark right now. 🙂 Thanks for the reminder.
I’ve got some yard work to do this weekend and that’ll burn some calories for sure too.
Have a great week!
I think people forget about drinking water for weight loss. I’m glad it made your list. It is so important to aid in helping us shed the pounds and feel good. We simply need the water to live!
I really need to get better at drinking water. These are great tips.
Call me crazy, but I love spring cleaning. The bonus is that it burns off a couple of extra calories!
Water is very essential. A lot of people tend to forget how important water is. Great post!
These tips are so practical and helpful, thanks. Everything is about losing weight now.
I love these great tips. I think joining a team would work for me to motivate me more
I love your tips. I am always in the yard in the spring and the summer and I do usually loose a few pounds then. Part of the reason is that it keeps me out of the kitchen!! Thanks for sharing these great tips!
We don’t have Spring season here, but I bet I could most of the tips! It’s always great to keep your muscles going through the heat!
I agree with all of the tips listed. I agree that spring cleaning can help with wight loss, but I think this year I am going ti have to look into a weight loss program too.
Really good tips for sensible weight loss. Moderation in all things is the best way to lose weight!
Lots of good tips! I did 3 1/2 hours of yard work yesterday. I trimmed trees, raked leaves, pulled weeds, etc. Of course, I then make sure to fuel my workout. lol No calorie deficit here! 🙂
Sounds like you definitely got your workout in yesterday!
Good, simple tips and ideas. It’s amazing how many calories can be burned working around house and spring cleaning. Vacumming take a minute to vacuum part of your ceiling. Excellent arm workout and don’t be surprised if you can’t do even a whole room in one setting. Yard work, painting….all good exercise but make sure you are using correct posture and don’t overdo.
You know, I have never vacuumed the ceiling. We have popcorn ceiling and my daughter always complains about it because she hates the way it looks. I wonder if you can suck the “popcorn” off the ceiling with a vacuum? lol.
We have popcorn and hate them, too. To be honest, it doesn’t really suck it off like you would hope. Knocks some don’t shower or vacuum floors beforehand. You can scrape off the popcorn, but it is a messy, time consuming job. Good luck.
Eh, I don’t think I want to deal with the mess enough to care, lol.
I really do need to lose some weight and you are right about doing things around the house. You get things accomplished while burning off calories