20/01/2021
10 PILLARS TO FAT LOSS
1. Focus on Behaviour Not the weighing scales
Ask yourself:
● Are you sticking to your training?
● Are you continuously aware of your actions and what you're doing ? ● Are you consistently trying to eat better?
● Is your daily habits and structure in place ?
● Are your performance levels at optimal capacity when training ?
2. Optimize Insulin levels
● Did you know insulin has a huge amount of control over fat storage. ● Insulin is a hormone created from the pancreas.
● Insulin is a storage hormone.
● Best way to optimize insulin is to walk everyday for example do 10,000 steps a day ● Fast on rest days 12 - 16 hours from last meal
● Fasted cardio first thing in the morning before work and breakfast ● Dont eat after your last meal in evening
3. Optimize Hormones
● Go for blood test have hormones tested I:E Testosterone and Estrogen levels ● Make sure you get 7-9 hours sleep
● Take vitamin D
4. Sleep
● Important for fat loss, wellbeing , and recovery
5. Walking and staying Active
● Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT), and hiit training (High Interval Training e.g sprints)
6. Do Not Starve yourself
● Stay fuelled for optimal performance and energy levels
7. Relax
● Stay relaxed and rest try to be stress free. This is important because your body will go into a catabolic state which will cause you to lose muscle mass. Cortisol levels will be raised which will cause you to store body fat.
8. Drink plenty of water
● 90% body fat will come out in your urine and stools so stay hydrated. ● Hydrating your body can also reduce joint pain; keeping fluid topped up on your joints is a must.
● Mood is usually better when hydrated recommend around 4 - 6 L per day for men and 3 - 4 L per day for woman
9. Resistance Training
● Train at least 3 to 4 times per week, improve metabolism
● Helps build type 2 muscle fibres
10. Patience