Tips for weight loss; diet and exercise.

betaleonis

On Diet

-Eat clean - relatively;)
-Eat vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, dairy and nuts (regularly).
-Indulge in your fancies but stick to healthy alternatives, like red wine over other alcohol, dark chocolate over milk, etc.
-If you enjoy cooking, then you can make cakes, protein bars, breads, etc, with healthier recipes. Ever try black bean brownies?
-Use whole milks and cheeses.
-Portion size is key!
-Also keep a balance of what kinds of calories you are taking in!!! Avocodos might pack a punch, but those are GOOD cals (while a hostess cupcake might fit into your calorie goal, the calories it brings in are not so good:)
-Processed food is terrible for you - no way around that one. It would be best for your body to avoid it completely.



On Exercise

-Get regular exercise - it doesn't have to be everyday, in fact its important to let your body rest and heal.
-When you do a cardio workout, push yourself until you are uncomfortable, as that is when your body will start to adapt and change for the better. Get your heart rate up, start sweating, and push yourself. High intensity cardio is where its at!
-When you do strength training, lift heavy - as much as you can. If you don't have access to weights, your body is just as helpful a tool - pushups, situps, etc, are all perfect ways to strength train. Space strength training sessions out over the week, as muscles tear and they truly need to be rested.

It might be helpful to write out a routine, even if you modify it over the week.
Oh! And DRINK WATER. Lots of delicious water.

Jenjaz1910

This all makes lots of sense x

gavintri

Thanks Starhazer

bedoozled

Yup! I think for most of us, these simple things are what lead to real, long-term weight loss. I'd also add a note about intervals - I think they really help you make the most of your cardio training! I also read recently about the importance of doing movements you're naturally meant to do, when weight training - so little tiny "focused" muscle training is trumped by anything that uses as much of your body/bigger muscle groups as possible. And in general, the benefits of anaerobic v. aerobic exercise, at least when it comes to weight loss : )