One thing I haven’t written about are 10 really quick weight loss tips. So, I figured I’d post up some quick and practical weight loss tips that you can implement immediately!
Weight Loss Tip #1: Smaller Meals, More Regularly
It is far more beneficial to eat smaller meals more regularly to keep your metabolism fired up throughout the day. So, rather than having three square meals, aim for 6!
Weight Loss Tip #2: Interval Cardio
Interval cardio is far more effective than steady state cardio. But, ensure that your intensity is high and that you are fit enough to do it!
Weight Loss Tip #3: Lift Weights
It’s a myth that weights only build muscle. It is far more effective to lift weights and perform cardio, rather than performing cardio alone. That’s right – weight training isn’t just for the guys!
Weight Loss Tip #4: Drink Water
Water contains no calories, yet requires energy to digest. So, drink up and ensure that you obtain 2-3L a day under normal circumstances (more if you are particularly active or in a hot environment)
Weight Loss Tip #5: Eat Veggies!
Many vegetables contain very few calories. In fact, many veggies (including carrots, broccoli, spinach and celery) contain so few calories that your body requires more energy to digest them than what is contained within!
Weight Loss Tip #6: Consume Low Glycemic Index Foods
Under normal circumstances, opt for low GI foods. The carbohydrate contained in low GI foods are absorbed over a longer period of time than in high GI foods. So, you don’t get a sudden surge of carbohydrate which will be counter-productive to weight loss.
Weight Loss Tip #7: Eat Good Fats!
Fat doesn’t just turn into fat. So you shouldn’t aim to eliminate fat altogether from your diet. In fact, you need good fats to assist with weight loss. Fish oils, nuts, avocado and seeds are all examples of exceptional quality fats to assist you with fat loss. But be careful with your quantities – too much fat could lead to a calorie overload causing weight gain!
Weight Loss Tip #8: Sleep
Sleep is a very important part to weight loss. During sleep, you recover from physical activity and secrete important hormones responsible for the metabolism of fat. Without a good 7-8 hours of sleep, you will be inhibiting your weight loss potential.
Weight Loss Tip #9: Get Support
Whether you have a training partner, join a group fitness club, exercise with your spouse or hire a fitness professional, get some support. Going at it alone can leave you feeling isolated and can really eat into your motivation levels over time.
Weight Loss Tip #10: Stay Consistent!
If you read this blog regularly, you will know that consistency is a recurring theme. A single workout here or there will have a negligible effect on your weight loss. Similarly, a good day of eating amongst many poor eating days will do nothing for your body. You need to find something that you can adhere to in the long-term and not sporadically.
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