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90 seconds or so. This night-before
preparation is always a great stress
reducer during a hectic morning.
(Tip: Try being creative with egg whites,
ground turkey, spinach and feta cheese,
and have a piece of whole wheat toast
or a piece of fruit as your side.)
• Work out in the a.m. This is one of
the best “secrets” of the ultrasuccess-
ful/superbusy person. By waking up
and getting straight into your exercise
routine, you increase your metabolism,
kick up your endorphins, reduce stress,
and start the day with a caloric deficit.
• Sleep. I always encourage people to
do whatever they can to get a minimum
of seven hours of sleep per night. When
you miss sleep, you increase cortisol
levels, which leads your body to store
stubborn abdominal fat, increases
stress levels, and ultimately contributes
to serious heart-health concerns. Your
body and mind need adequate rest.
Make sure you get it.
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afternoon.Anysuggestions?
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A:
If you’re living relatively healthy —
eating a diet rich in fruits and
areallybusyschedule.Itypicallystarttheday
vegetables, along with some healthy fats
— your body is likely trying to break the
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body fat as energy. This would explain
the sweet tooth. But it’s a good sign.
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To combat sugar cravings, make a
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A:
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issues involved in your situation. First off, you’re going to have to be diligent pudding, and top it with a couple of
about sticking to a schedule, but after you get used to it, you’ll find it automatic. tablespoons of sugar-free Cool Whip for
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Most importantly, follow these three basic rules: a quick afternoon sweet snack. Also,
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• Never miss breakfast. I actually encourage all of my clients to prepare a big, filling keep healthy fruits such as berries and
breakfast in the evening and put it in a microwave-safe container overnight. This apples handy to help stop you from
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:: Can’t get to the gym in the a.m.? Grab your iPod and get eventually have an entire
out in your neighborhood for a 45-minute power-walk/jog. bag of tricks that
you can share
Drew Logan is an L.A.-based celebrity fitness trainer, who has
with others who
also consulted the U.S. Marines. In October 2004, he suffered deal with similar
three sudden cardiac arrests and has since lived unimpaired. issues. a73
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