01/06/2021
So it’s January and we are all in a lockdown again, and some of us are trying to drop a few lockdown/covid pounds...... so here are a few tips I have learned from ETP, weight loss coach certification and having dieted a time or two myself. Hope this helps anyone struggling
1 lose fat not weight; how you ask??
2 get your sleep 😴
3 drink lots and lots of water
4 get your steps in 10000 minimum
5 watch your sodium intake
6 no alcohol (I know I know 🤨)
7 reduce your stress which also means reducing those heavy heavy workouts..... sound counter productive, working out like being in a caloric deficit is all stress to your body)
8 keep lean protein high to preserve muscle mass
9 do 3 full body workouts a week but not to failure, (we are preserving muscle not building here)
10 eat enough, low low calorie diets lead to binging, and weight rebounding
11 don’t be in a rush, it just adds stress and the time will pass regardless
12 save some food for a good snack before bed, it helps you sleep better and helps your body recover from the day!
13 I like to use my fitness pal it keeps me accountable but find what works for you. Don’t bother with fad diets, you may lose some weight but will put it back on faster when you return to normal eating!
14. Take pictures and use a tape measure, the scale doesn’t always tell the whole story
Happy 2021, hope this helps in your fat loss journey 😊