Written by Melanie Kozlan, Four Green Steps

Slimming down for Summer? Before you waste money on Weight Watchers or dangerous weight loss gimmicks why not try to embrace fitness the healthy, natural way? Try some of these easy tips that will make you feel less guilty for wasting your gym membership:

Eat Smart

• Read labels- Avoid processed foods with ingredients you can't pronounce.
• Fill your diet with organic fruit, vegetables and nuts.
• Stock up on blueberries: Studies show they can directly fight cellulite.
• Try some of our healthy Vegan & Vegetarian recipes!

Drink A LOT of Water

Staying hydrated has endless health benefits and in terms of weight loss can be your secret weapon against snacking! Attempt to drink 2 glasses of water before every meal. Still interested in seconds? Drink 2 more glasses if you can. More often than not our body feels hungry because we are just bored or thirsty.

Moderate Exercise

Incorporating moderate exercise into your daily routine (biking to work, taking the stairs,etc.) is cheaper than investing in a gym membership or expensive fitness equipment that will eventually go unused. You'll feel energized and steer clear of the guilty feelings that develop when you skip the gym or see your treadmill slowly turn into a coat-rack. Yoga, power walking and other low impact exercise can make a significant difference on your body and mind.

Sleep More

It's when you sleep you grow- but according to modern studies it's also when you lose weight! Feeling well-rested leads you to make healthier choices- not to mention that you'll avoid overeating or excessive snacking that comes with stress and fatigue. Trouble sleeping? Try some of our natural insomnia remedies.

Try Herbal Remedies

Instead of coffee stick to Green Tea and other herbal teas. Senna tea is popular all natural 'Diet' tea.

What are you diet and fitness tips? Share them in the Comments!

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