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Many
people aren't psyched to bare their extra pounds in skimpy
clothing in warmer months. Celebrity trainer and "food
coach" Kathy Kaehler feels your pain.
The L.A.-based
exercise diva — who has worked with Julia Roberts, Kim
Basinger, Cindy Crawford and Kim Kardashian — provided tips
to everyday office workers who can't always (OK: ever!) find
time to diet or go to the gym.
"The key is
trying to get more foods into your lifestyle that are
fresh," says Kaehler. "Let's say, an apple. That's
one step from the tree. That's how you primarily want to lead
your life."
One of her top mottos
is something called the 90/10 principle. Meaning 90 percent of
the time, you are "good," and in that remaining 10
percent you can go hog-wild on the cupcakes or chips.
"That breakdown
is realistic," says the mother of three. "We don't
want to be feeling that we are completely deprived. It's about
life and celebrations and taking that indulgence and not
worrying, 'Oh my gosh, I have to run out to the treadmill
now.'"
If you're one of
those employees who brings lunch to munch in between e-mails,
pack well the night before, Kaehler advises.
For example, make a
pasta dish with a protein (to fill you up) and a vegetable (to
give you energy). When the 4 o'clock hungries hit, feel free
to snack. But steer away from the typical vending machines
full of fatty junk.
"There are a lot
of convenient things to take — things you can bring with you
and not incur that expense on convenience food."
The good news: dark
chocolate is on the list.
"It's a great
sweet but it also has lots of antioxidants in it," she
says. "Cravings are natural. Why not find something that
will relieve that but not derail you?"
Another tip to love:
ice cream bars. "They're in that nice calorie range that
can also get you over the hump."
As for physical
calorie busters: ditch the elevator and take the stairs.
Record your daily
footsteps with a pedometer, Kaehler advises. "You're
looking at a goal of about 10,000 steps every day."
Walk around the
office when you can and bypass the interoffice mail.
"Offer to bring
over something to someone at another cubicle or different
area," says Kaehler. "They'll appreciate it — and
you'll be the one who benefits."
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