Serious About Losing Weight
When I decided to get serious about Losing Weight I knew it was going to take dedication and persistence. Losing Weight is thought to be one of the most difficult things in life, but if you approach it in the right way it will happen for you too. You are changing your life. This is not temporary until you get to the magic number you’ve been wanting to see for quite some time. Slow and steady wins the race. Aim to lose a pound or two a week. Also remember it is important to change your Workout regularly so you can continue to challenge your body for the best results.
I remember when my trainer first told me to lose weight I would have to walk 3-4 miles a day. I thought to myself everyday? I thought I would start dropping pounds right away, but when it didn’t happen I was disappointed. It took my body a few weeks to kick it into high gear. Then all of a sudden I started to drop some weight. I have now kept it off for three years and have never felt better.
To lose fat you need strength train for 30 – 45 minutes, 2-3 times a week. You also need cardio for 30 minutes, 5-7 times a week. It’s a good idea to get a pedometer and try to walk 10,000 steps a day. Begin with decreasing your calories by 250 calories a day. Limit your consumption of white foods: white bread, white sugar, white potatoes, white pasta and white rice. Also limit your consumption of saturated fats and trans fats. Eat lean proteins, fruits and veggies and remember to drink plenty of water. Cut out the other calorie loaded drinks.
Some of the best strength training Exercises are the most basic - squats and lunges for lower body, push-ups for your chest & triceps, pull-ups/chin-ups for back & biceps and shoulder press for your shoulders & triceps. There of course are plenty of other choices this is just to get you started.
