FITNESS BLOG
The Basics of a Healthy Diet for Fat Loss
Fueling your body with the right food is just as important as getting the right amount and kind of exercise! When it comes to fat loss, it’s all about the calories. But to keep your body healthy and to build lean muscle tissue, you also need to be mindful of where your calories are coming from. Getting the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fats is essential for reaching your fitness goals.
Know Your Muscles
Learn more about the muscles in your body to make the most of your resistance training. I’ve put together a list of the major muscles groups that you need to know while doing your workouts. Check it out!
Prioritize Your Rest & Recovery
As much as we push the muscles during training, it’s equally important to give them adequate time to recover and rest between our workouts. We don’t actually build any strength while doing our resistance training workouts--it’s afterwards while we are resting and digesting the food that we eat that we build muscle.
3 Steps to Fat Loss for Beginners
One of the most common questions I get asked is how do I get started losing weight? Keep in mind that body fat is stored energy. When we take in more energy than our bodies can use over time, the extra energy gets stored on our bodies as fat. In order to lose body fat, you’ll need to spend more energy every day than what you take in through the food you eat—we call this being in a caloric deficit. Here are 3 easy things you can do to put your body into a caloric deficit and boost your metabolism.
The Key to Sustainable Fat Loss
Let’s be honest. Losing fat is hard. It often feels like everything is stacked against you as you try to lose weight and get in shape—and that’s because it is! The reality is that we live in an environment that encourages the behaviors that cause us to gain weight. But you’re not alone, and there’s always something you can do to take control.
Make the Most of Your Workouts
Whether you’re working out at home or in the gym, to get the most benefit from your workouts, you’ll need to get the right frequency and intensity in your workouts.
How Often Should You Work Out?
When you’re just getting started, sit down with your calendar and set aside how much time you plan on spending in your workouts each week. Plan on exercising on between 3 and 5 days for 30-60 minutes each week. You can do Monday through Friday, or do two or three days followed by a rest day. During your workout time, you’ll want to do a mixture of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training.
Just Show Up!
Knowing what to do to get fit is one thing—actually doing it is another animal entirely! In order to improve your fitness, you have to improve your habits and routines. Even when you’re not “feeling it,” it’s important to still show up for your healthy habits!