Ask yourself, can you be a healthier person? Are those takeaways every Friday really worth it? Well, a healthy body sure leads to a healthy mind. With the endless lockdowns, it’s vital to maintain a healthy physical and mental wellbeing. I hope you enjoy these 4 simple fat loss tips, as much as I do!
1. Eat a high protein diet!!!
Protein is the most important macronutrient when aiming to lose weight and achieve your dream physique. High protein diets help maintain and develop muscle mass for a more chisel look. Many studies suggest that people with high protein diets tend to have less abdominal fat than those who eat lower amounts of protein. So try and eat an adequate amount of protein for every meal.
So what are some good protein sources? Well these include meats and fish. Eggs and dairy products such as milk carry adequate amounts of protein. Beans are a great source of protein for you vegetarians! Many websites help make dieting so much easier! One website I found particularly useful is unimeal.com.
2. Maintain a caloric deficit and Track your calories!
Seems simple right? Well this is where the common ‘dieter’ fails. This cannot be stressed enough. There is no excuses not to burn fat in this day of age when you can simply track your diet and progress on your phone
3. Bodyweight training
Buying weights can be very expensive, but something like a pull up bar is a great alternative. Bodyweight training is great as it effectively ‘kills two birds with one stone’. Bodyweight exercises can improve both your cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength at the same time! There are many ‘multi-purpose’ pull up bars out there, but the best one I believe is Irish brand Pull Up Monster.
4. Don’t drink your calories!
High calorie drinks like smoothies should be avoided as liquid foods won’t keep you as full than solid forms of foods. Drinking one fizzy can daily can make you gain up to 15 pounds in one year! If your craving a soda, opt for sparkling water which is a great alternative that makes you feel full! Some tips to save easy calories include reducing the size of your coffee. Choose different sweeteners such as sativa and use fat free milk to save extra calories.