How many people do you know that are struggling with their weight? As a personal trainer, I have countless people ask me for the latest quick tips on weight loss...enough to drive you insane! But the problem is that this approach is completely wrong. Lets delve into weight loss and find out how to get on top of it for good.
One word that I cringe at are diets. Why? Well, they do not offer a sustainable, long-term solution. Do you know this from first-hand experience? For example, have you dieted, then stopped, only to gain weight? I will let you in on a little secret - all diets will yield this same result! So rule number one is to avoid a diet.
The diet equivalent within the exercise machine industry is the products you see advertised on the television. Short-term, quick fix results that promise flat abs and toned thighs. Trust me, the models on the ad have probably never used the machine before in their life (nor will they in the future). These products generally have no/little scientific backing and are a complete waste of time and effort. Give them a miss!
Please, avoid diet pills. They are costly and promise the world yet again deliver very little. Sure, the advertisements seem great...but consider the reality of the situation - they are a seemingly easy way out whereby no effort is required on your part, but massive results are obtained. Seriously, do you believe that hype?
Okay so now that I've knocked out all the hype and bogus products on the market...what do you do? Change your lifestyle!
For starters, exercise is a key ingredient to maximum weight loss. Yes, this is common sense, but many people avoid exercise like the plague.
Exercise does not mean going to the gym seven days per week, but it means getting active! You can walk, run, ride your bike, do a boxing class, swim - or whatever. Anything that gets you moving!
The next area is correct nutrition. It is as simple as decreasing the number of calories you consume each day. Start by reducing alcohol consumption, or eating one less take-away meal each week. Eat fresh fruits, meats and veggies.
And now for the final thought. Integrating a healthy food intake and physical movement into your daily routine will prime your body for weight loss by encouraging a calorie deficit. It is not rocket science. You need to find something that you can adhere to in order to make big sustainable results.
One word that I cringe at are diets. Why? Well, they do not offer a sustainable, long-term solution. Do you know this from first-hand experience? For example, have you dieted, then stopped, only to gain weight? I will let you in on a little secret - all diets will yield this same result! So rule number one is to avoid a diet.
The diet equivalent within the exercise machine industry is the products you see advertised on the television. Short-term, quick fix results that promise flat abs and toned thighs. Trust me, the models on the ad have probably never used the machine before in their life (nor will they in the future). These products generally have no/little scientific backing and are a complete waste of time and effort. Give them a miss!
Please, avoid diet pills. They are costly and promise the world yet again deliver very little. Sure, the advertisements seem great...but consider the reality of the situation - they are a seemingly easy way out whereby no effort is required on your part, but massive results are obtained. Seriously, do you believe that hype?
Okay so now that I've knocked out all the hype and bogus products on the market...what do you do? Change your lifestyle!
For starters, exercise is a key ingredient to maximum weight loss. Yes, this is common sense, but many people avoid exercise like the plague.
Exercise does not mean going to the gym seven days per week, but it means getting active! You can walk, run, ride your bike, do a boxing class, swim - or whatever. Anything that gets you moving!
The next area is correct nutrition. It is as simple as decreasing the number of calories you consume each day. Start by reducing alcohol consumption, or eating one less take-away meal each week. Eat fresh fruits, meats and veggies.
And now for the final thought. Integrating a healthy food intake and physical movement into your daily routine will prime your body for weight loss by encouraging a calorie deficit. It is not rocket science. You need to find something that you can adhere to in order to make big sustainable results.
About the Author:
About the writer: 2005 Australian Ironman Magazine BodyBlitz Grand Champion, Jay Bonaretti, is a highly successful Personal Trainer located in Sydney, Australia. Be sure to check out his fitness information & online personal training website!
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