Fat Loss For Idiots – Weight Loss Program

Welcome again to my fitness and fat loss blog. Today I am going to cover more simple weight reduction tips that anyone can do. In the coming weeks I will also be looking at weight loss programs and diets  such as fatloss4idiots (aka fat loss for idiots) and see if they can really burn fat fast. Until then, here are some more weight loss tips:

1) Don’t over do your workouts - One of the big mistakes that people make when trying to burn fat and lose weight is to have one long, excessive work out.  However, it is better to break up your work out into small chunks throughout the day.  Maybe, you can walk the dog briskly in the morning, then take a Yoga/Fitness class later in the day. In Between times, staying active like going for a walk in your lunch break or doing household chores briskly will help you maintain a higher metabolism to burn off calories and ultimately excessive fat, which is what we want.

2)  Lower you calorie intake slowly – When starting a healthy lifestyle routine or a diet for life, many of us cut our calorie intake sharply, in an effort to speed up the process of weight loss. However, it is far better to cut calories gradually. Work out your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), which is based on your age, weight, height and gender. Just google BMR and you will find lots of online calculators. Your BMR is the approximate amount of calories that you need every day to function correctly. Therefore, when choosing your foods and cutting your calorie intake, do not go below your BMR calories.  Also, create a healthy balanced diet with a mix of carbohydrates, proteins, dairy, cereals and fruit.  You need to eat all these food groups (or equivalent substitutes if you are allergic). However, you can increase or decrease the percentages accordingly, such as less carbohydrates and more protein.

3) A little of what you fancy – Don’t deprive yourself of the odd treat, especially if you have been good most of the week. Reward yourself with a small treat such as a couple of  squares of a chocolate bar. Notice that I did not say a whole bar, because this would defeat the object and would lead to classic ‘yoyo’ dieting. However, a little of what you desire in moderation is OK.

Thanks for stopping by to read my new fat loss fitness blog. I hope that this is the first of many regular posts to come. I will also be giving my honest opinion on weight loss programs that I have tried over the years, such as Fat Loss 4 Idiots (aka Fat Loss For Idiots), so check back soon. In the meantime, here are three simple safe weightloss tips to help you shed those pounds and lose weight fast:

1.) Drink Filtered Water – One of the best, but least regarded weight loss secrets, is to empty your fridge of all those fizzy high sodium drinks and replace them with cool clear water! Nutritional experts advise that you should drink approximately eight glasses of water a day to stay healthy and hydrated, especially in summer. Instead of turning to high calorie or high sugar drinks, grab a cool refreshing glass of water (but not too cold, if possible – better on the stomach) and flush those toxins out of your system.

2.) Eat Little and Often – You may have heard this advice a thousand times, but how may people actually listen? A standard three meal a day plan, will just will not help you to burn fat quickly. Your body is not able to metabolize and break down large meals so easily and will turn any excess calories into fat, if not used. Try to eat five or six small meals a day of the right kind of healthy foods. Cut out the desserts, just allow yourself one small low calorie sweet treat a day.

3.) Move a Little More – Humans are not supposed to be sedentary animals. We were designed to move and move we must in order to burn those extra calories. This does not mean that you have to run a marathon, but leave the car at home and walk to work or to the mall, for example. Take it easy to begin, especially if you are not used to exercise. Just a gentle, consistent walk will do. Slowly build up your distance over time.