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6 a.m. — Rinse off and try the following stretches in the shower:
- Wide Squat - Stand with your feet wider than hips width distance apart. Bend your knees and squat down, trying to bring your feet so they're parallel. Rest your hands on the floor in front of you and relax your head. Enjoy holding this stretch for 30 seconds.
- Clasped Neck Stretch - Stand with your feet hips width distance apart. Interlace your fingers and place your palms on the back of your head. Gently press downward, tucking your chin into your chest, breathing here for 30 seconds or longer. The hot water pouring on your neck will further help to relieve soreness.
- Shoulder Opener - Place your right palm on the wall behind you, with your fingertips pointing to the right, palm spread wide. Walk your feet toward the left as far as you can while keeping your hand pressed firmly. You can place your left hand on your hip or across your belly, whichever way feels most comfortable. Gaze softly to the right, holding here for 30 seconds. Then slowly walk back to the right and repeat this stretch on the left side.
- Heart Opener - Stand with feet together. Open your arms out to the sides behind you and place your palms on the wall and door of your shower. Press your palms away from you and lean forward slightly to intensify the stretch, holding for 30 seconds or more.
- Standing Backbend - Stand with your feet hips width distance apart. Bend your elbows and place your palms on your lower back so your fingers are pointing up. Press the heels of your palms down as you bring your gaze up.
8 a.m. — Fill your reusable water bottle once you arrive at work.
9 a.m. — Take a break from work to snack on some belly-filling fiber.
10 a.m. — Take a few minutes to fill in your food and fitness journal, writing down what you've eaten and how much you've exercised.
11 a.m. — Get moving by going for a walk with a co-worker.
12 p.m. — Eat a healthy lunch packed from home which includes low-fat protein, fiber, fresh veggies, whole grains, and fruit for dessert.
1 p.m. — Take that afternoon meeting for a walk. Whether you're on the phone or meeting in person, walking and talking can help you think more clearly while burning some calories.
2 p.m. — Have a snack to keep energy levels going till dinner. This could include a little something sweet since indulging a little can prevent overeating later.
3 p.m. — Sip some green tea. The caffeine will give you a little pep, and green tea has been shown to suppress your appetite and increase your metabolism.
5 p.m. — Make a low-cal dinner filled with veggies, low-fat protein, and whole grains.
6 p.m. — Make your lunch for the next day. Put away leftovers to prevent going back for unnecessary seconds.
7 p.m. — Brush your teeth doing this:
- Sumo Squat 30 seconds
- Alternating Reverse Lunge 30 seconds
- Basic Squat With Side Leg Lift 30 seconds
- Glute Kick Backs 30 seconds
9 p.m. — Get your workout gear ready for tomorrow morning. Slip into your pj's (or your gym clothes to help with your habit of working out in the morning). Do these yoga poses to encourage sleepiness.
10 p.m. — Snuggle into bed on your way to dreamland.
(source: popsugar.com)
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