Looking for a simple plan for weight loss? Here’s some ideas for the best way to loose weight in 2018.
Talk to your doctor first. – Make sure that getting on an exercise and diet plan isn’t going to cause you any issues. Your doctor is your first, best step to make sure your weight loss plans go foward safely.
Avoid low calorie or liquid diets. – A proper diet plan is one that you can maintain long term. Liquid diets will work in the short term, but as soon as you stop, you’ll regain the weight. And, worse yet – as your body gets accustomed to the lower calories, it may “store” fat to make sure you get the calories and nutrients you need. Instead, eat a proper diet and combine it with exercise.
Remember this is a long-term game. – You didn’t put on the weight overnight. So don’t be disappointed if the extra weight doesn’t come off as quickly as you think it should. As long as you stay on the plan, you’ll make progress over time. And, if you loose just 1 pound per week, that would be over 50 lbs each year! And creating a diet and exercise plan that you can maintain for the long term will help you not only loose weight, but keep it off.
Combine both strength and cardio training to your exercise program. – Cardio burns fat and endurance. Strength training adds muscle, which ramps up your metabolism for fat burning. Combining the two different types of plans makes sure that not only do you loose fat, you are also strengthening your body and building endurance for a healthy lifestyle.
Tell a friend or significant other about your plan. – Adding accountability to your plan helps keep you motivated to maintain it, even on days you may not feel like it. It can help you avoid cheating on your diet, or from missing that extra workout.
Cut back on carbs, eat more lean protein, and add more green veggies to your diet. – The veggies will help you feel full, while providing your body with nutrients and antioxidants that your body needs for recovery. Lean protein like fish or chicken breasts give your body the protein needed to build muscle.
Your plan doesn’t have to be perfect before you start. Simply refining your diet, and starting light workouts, will get you on your way toward your weight loss goals. As you gain strength, energy, and endurance, you can add different exercises to your workouts to help you grow in additional strength and endurance. And as you eat healthier, you’ll find you’ll crave healthier food, which will help you avoid those “bad foods” that hurt your diet efforts.
And, if you’re looking for fitness equipment for your home to get those workouts going, stop by any of Fitness 4 Home Superstore’s three Phoenix-area locations. We can help you find the perfect cardio, strength, and fitness accessories for your fitness goals.
