FitSimple is here to help you cut through the clutter and figure out what’s real and what isn’t…
There are many gimmicks and promises… “Lose weight fast,” “Drink
this and cut 2-3 pounds instantly,” “Shed belly fat in days.” Let me tell you… the solution to getting healthy isn’t a mystery.
There is no proven way to lose weight and get slim and
healthy outside of diet and exercise. I don’t want to be the bearer of bad
news, but there isn’t a quick, instant fix. But, that isn’t to say that you
cannot get thin, build muscle and become healthy in a short amount of time. It
takes discipline and diligence – and here’s how to do it:
1)
Make a
promise and a plan – Make the promise to yourself. Write it down and be
specific. “I will walk 3 days a week.” “I will go to the gym 2 days a week.” Whatever
the promise is, make the plan doable and start with baby steps. Don’t skip to
what you want your workouts to look like 10 weeks down the road, set small
goals to get you up off the couch and out of the house. Be realistic and be
kind to yourself.
2)
Grab a buddy – Accountability is the number one reason people fail or are successful in sticking with a routine. Get a friend
with similar goals or get a trainer. Whichever method works for your, get dates
and times on the calendar and hold each other to them.
3)
Eat less, burn more – It’s simple math. If you
consume fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. You should never
starve yourself to do this, but if you can create a calorie deficit each day,
each week, the pounds will come off. Clean, healthy, low calorie food options
will keep you full and keep your metabolism burning. If you are serious about
losing weight and haven’t used a calorie counting app before, this might be a
good time to try one!
Rinse and repeat.You have to
stick with it – there’s no sugar coating here. If you fall off the rails, it’s
ok; get back up, just don’t allow that fall to spiral out of control. You must be
diligent. You must have self-control – and if you don’t feel like you have that
capability yet, go back to the beginning of the steps and start smaller. Make
sure you’re successful by planning achievable goals (both with food and
exercise) and have a buddy help you stick to it.
over and over, you will create a pattern, form good habits and you will be
successful!! Remember, when you’re at that point of deciding whether you should or shouldn’t do something active, you’ll never regret doing it – you’ll almost always regret not doing it.