It is a tiresome struggle to lose body fat. Being persistent in your workouts and diet is good and all, but it always seems like losing that last ten pounds is nearly impossible. However, losing fat is no easy task. It requires patience determination and consistency. Whatever your goals may be, bodybuilding, slimming down or simply staying fit; fat loss is clearly the first main objective when you begin. While some mentioned tips prove more effective for beginners in the fat loss program, others are more useful for those with experience and who probably are participating in bodybuilding contests. For instance, beginners are advised to drink a lot of water as this is crucial for losing body fat.
1Starting when you are overweight
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A slow and long-term approach to losing a significant amount of body fat, say around 40 pounds or more, is a better strategy for those who are overweight. Intense training and crash dieting aren’t always the answer to fat loss. While these ideas may be intriguing it doesn’t help much in the long run. In fact, it strains the organs and joints too much if you haven’t been an active fitness person. Similarly, crash diets restrict calories which might work great at first but it is not easy to stick to such a diet. Furthermore, you realize it is impossible to carry on by consuming such small amounts of food and this causes the initial weight loss to return.
It would be much preferable for you to keep a realistic and simple plan:
- Ensure that you consume sufficient protein with all your meals
- Consume more vegetables and fruits
- Do moderate cardio and aerobics (easy cycling and walking) along with light weights, with more repetitions such 15 or more reps per set.
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2Hire a personal instructor
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Personal trainers can inspire and motivate you to work out consistently. Their advice can be of great importance to your fat loss program. A qualified and professional personal trainer will not only give you advice but will also listen to your individual requests in order to make you successful.
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3Plan out your program
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Proper planning is necessary in order to keep tracks of your progress and to stay consistent. Moreover, sticking to your plan is what will ultimately provides you with your desired results.
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4Take fat-burning supplements
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Fat can be burned at a faster rate with the help of fat-burning supplements. Still, these supplements will be effective only when you diligently follow a strict training routine and balanced diet. However, before you take any supplement consult with your nutritionist or doctor.
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5Begin with easy exercises
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If you are indeed overweight it would do you good to begin fat loss with a low intensity cardio and weight training regimen. It is not necessary to put your body under too much stress. First get used to working out and then you can slowly increase the intensity of your workouts.
Aerobics which is a moderate form of cardio can really help in fat loss. Just don’t overwork your body though. A session of half an hour is enough for a beginner. Another great low-intensity cardio for overweight people is walking. For better results include some light-weight training consisting of more repetitions. Doing basic exercises that give you a full body workout is best for weight loss.
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