Fast weight loss takes more than one approach; therefore it is imperative that you approach weight loss from more than one angle. By this I mean that you need to focus not only on proper nutrition, but also on training and lifestyle habits. Hey, who said losing weight was hard?
To lose weight quickly, you must make lifestyle changes and good choices. The only challenge here is to make yourself motivated. I've found that people who are really motivated to achieve their goals are exponentially more successful.
That being said, there is some basic information that you NEED to know if you plan on losing weight quickly and safely. Below are 3 tips that I feel form the base of a rapid weight loss program. Incorporate these into your daily routine, follow them consistently, and be amazed by the results that follow.
Fast Weight Loss Tip #1 - Lift Those Weights!
So you know that you need to do cardio to lose weight, right? Well, that is true. But cardio also tends to burn lots of muscle tissue along with fat. This is bad because muscle is what determines your metabolic rate. So if you are burning muscle when you are doing cardio, you are effectively lowering your metabolism as well.
How do we stop the body from burning valuable muscle tissue during cardio? Simple! Tell your body that the muscle is there for a reason by incorportating weight lifting into your weekly routine. 3 weight lifting sessions with light weight should do the trick, but make sure you also do some cardio on the days in between sessions to maximize fat loss.
Fast Weight Loss Tip #2 - Skip the Carbs!
Carbohydrates (namely glucose) are the main source of energy for the body. So guess what happens when you slightly deprive your body this source of energy? Provided you are exercising, your body adapts, and takes stored energy from your fat stores.
Of course this doesn't mean eliminating carbohydrates entirely; it just means eating the right kinds at the right time. The right kinds of carbs you want to focus on are the slow-digesting kind with lots of fiber and little to no sugar. Good examples of these "good" carbs are whole-grain bread and oatmeal. The best times to eat these carbs are first thing in the morning or within 30 minutes of exercise.
Fast Weight Loss Tip #3 - Emphasize the Protein!
Having a diet very low in sugar and high in protein is probably the best tip I can give anyone trying to lose weight. Low sugar controls your insulin and primes your body to use fat as the primary source of fuel. Protein is important because it takes energy to break down into its sub components. This means that your body actually burns calories (fat) when digesting protein! How cool is that?
Additionally, protein rebuilds and restores your muscles. As I mentioned above, muscle is a critical component that is often overlooked in weight loss programs. Muscle makes is so much easier to lose weight, and by eating protein you are emphasizing that.
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