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How to Stretch With Snacks


Do you want to get in shape but prefer eating snacks? Do you hate having to stretch before doing anything?
I've got you covered! Here's my advice:
Stretch While Reaching for Snacks
Why waste time doing long warm-ups when you can stretch while reaching for your favorite treats?
Choose the option that means "snacks".
Why waste time doing long warm-ups when you can stretch while reaching for your favorite treats?
When you stretch for a bag of chips, that's a warm-up, right? Sorry, you'll need to explain that again if you think it's not.
Plus, snacks are delicious and the perfect motivation. I have no clue why anyone would want to skip this gym routine!
Use Couch Exercises
You'd clearly rather not leave the couch, and that's okay! The point is that there are ways to stretch and snack without getting off your comfy spot.
Do some couch squats!
Form the sentence you hear
couch some Do squats
While you're sitting, pretend to squat when you reach for those cookies on the coffee table. I hate this exercise, but it's effective for couch potatoes like us.
Avoid Soreness With Snack Repeats
Snack time = exercise time!
Form the sentence you hear
exercise time Snack time
Repeat reaching for different snacks throughout the day, and you'll feel like you've done an hour on the treadmill.
Lin suggests snack time doubles as
  • relaxation
  • study hours
  • exercise
  • What comes next?
    Well, I did warn you that you'd be sore for a few days, but it's worth it for the flavor fiesta.
  • flavor fiesta
  • beach party
  • winter storm
  • And don't worry, you don't have to give up on your favorite snacks to get in shape.
    So next time someone tells you to stretch and warm-up before a workout, show them your snack stretches and tell them you're living your best life!
    Remember: Don't work too much! Lin
    Lin suggests you exercise by
  • running for miles
  • reaching for snacks
  • doing push-ups

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