Six Simple Ways To Get Ready For Swimsuit Season

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1. Enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables to add variety without sacrificing satisfaction. Freshly steamed asparagus, blanched green beans and chilled ripe strawberries have wonderfully robust flavors when picked at their peak.

2. Substitute a sprinkle of chopped walnuts for hollandaise sauce, a splash of olive oil for butter, and sliced almonds for whipped cream to get the benefits of heart-healthy fats.

3. Limit casseroles, cream-based sauces and other winter comfort foods. Instead, enjoy a chefs salad filled with luscious tomatoes and fresh greens and accented with lean meats and low-fat cheeses. Top it off with seasonal berries garnished with a dollop of fat-free whipped topping for dessert.

4. Grab your walking shoes and hit the pavement, beach or trails. Instead of focusing on how far you need to walk, pay attention to the unique sights, sounds and smells around you. Youll feel rejuvenated by the time you return home.

5. Add 15 to 20 minutes of light weight training twice a week to tone up muscles. You can use comfortable handheld weights, like those at the gym, or common household items, such as a water-filled, plastic milk jug or detergent bottle. Even 16-oz. cans of veggies will work. For every pound of muscle you gain, you burn an extra 35 calories-which can add up to a 10-pound weight loss over the course of a year.

6. Dig out your gardening tools. Clean out the attic. Go through the stuff in the garage. Chase the kids around the playground. Thirty minutes of brisk activity several days per week energize you and burn off extra calories.

Jenny Craigs new Metabolic Max Program helps clients track their food intake and activity level, so they can create a personalized plan that addresses their individual needs and lifestyles. For more information, call (800) JENNY20 or visit www.jennycraig.com.

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