Healthy doesn't have to be confusing

Like most people, are you still thinking about a lifestyle change? You want to lose a few pounds and are shifting through the maize of fancy bottles filled with colored pills promising exactly what you want? There are shoes that promise a tighter derriere.

Wouldn’t that be great if all the marketing hype were true? It’s not. Most of it is total B.S.

But, here’s the deal. Losing weight and tightening up your backside is easier than you may think. The first step you need to take begins by changing your mind and getting focused. You cannot continue to eat garbage if you do not want to look like garbage. Good nutrition is mandatory in changing your physique and providing your body the optimum nutrients to perform efficiently. You don’t have to weigh and measure every bite you take, but it does require some effort on your part. Yep.

Some simple things to keep in mind as you begin your journey;

1. Read the labels on what you are buying. If you do not know what an ingredient is, you probably shouldn’t consume it.

2. Stop eating processed food.

3. Sugary-filled products in brightly colored packages have a nutritional value.

4. Eat your vegetables.

5. Drink plenty of water.

6. Move your body daily.

Now is the time for you to stop making excuses and start making progress. Do not wait to lose weight and get into the best shape of your life. You deserve it.

Natalie Dreger is a certified fitness trainer and can be reached at nataliedreger.com.