Losing weight can be a lot of work simply because it requires a lot of discipline and hard work additionally you need to be very consistent, I know this because I have been there before.
Last year I decided to shed off a few pounds so I first of all got myself weighing scale at home to monitor my progress and keep myself accountable. I also decided to make some dietary changes to what I eat I also incorporated intermittent fasting and a lot of walking including intensive cardio.
Why did I decide to do this first of all I wanted to change the way I look and also be able to live a more healthy lifestyle and what I can tell you as someone who has lost 12 kg in the past few months to get to my ideal weight it is that it was the best decision of my life
When I meet people who in the past have tried to lose weight and have not been successful talk about how difficult it is Yes I sometimes give you them but frankly speaking, it is something that is not impossible to achieve I decided to make them big changes in my life and to do that I needed to start small by changing something assemble as my weight.
In this blog post I want to share with you certain tips that have been very helpful to me in my weight loss journey. The most important thing you need to learn here is to be very consistent with what I will share with you.
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Let me share some tips on how to shed weight fast.
1 Fix your relationship with food
This is first on the list because it is the most important. “You are what you eat”. This is a saying that has become quite popular bcause what you allow into your system determines how you would eventually look and feel.
When it comes to food, it can be very tempting and just like anything tempting you need discipline to avoid some, choose better options and moderate the quantity you consume. This is what I mean by fixing your relationship with food. You should be in control of the food and not the other way around.
Useful tips to fix relationship with food:
- Keep unhealthy food away from your fridge and home
- Have someone check up on what you eat and be accountable to them
- Maintain a Good sleeping Schedule
- Take in a lot of water before meals and after meals to feel fuller for longer
2 Intermittent fasting is the sure way to Go.
When we were kids we were told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. well, that’s not true.
studies have shown that skipping meals especially breakfast as part of an intermittent fasting diet, have been known to help regulate hormones like insulin which plays a very key role in weight loss.
High Insulin Levels means 0 fat burn. Lower insulin levels means 100% fat burn.
3 Cut out Sugar as best as you can.
Just like the previous point, sugar in the form of the liquid drinks, food or highly processed forms are bad for you if you are planning on losing weight. This is because they spike your insulin levels aside the other health complications that come with it.
One of the first things you will notice that should encourage you to stay on track on your weight loss journey is that your face will begin to look slimmer. You will notice a lot of fat loss happening on your face and people are going to ask you if you are ok because your face is giving slim vibes.
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4. Exercise Consistently
Yes exercising helps a lot with weight loss. Keep in mind that exercise does not make you burn fat rather it puts your body in a condition where it is able to use the FATS that is stored in it for fuel.
You can combine weight training and cardio exercises to lose weight faster that is if you are following a proper diet cutting down on sugar, and making the right dietary choices. Do not expect to lose any significant weight if you are exercising, but not watching what you eat the two goes hand in hand
If you’re going to combine strength training and cardio, make sure the weights training or the strength training comes first before the cardio. Doing strength training increases your muscle mass and when your muscle mass increases your basic metabolic rates which is the rate at which your body burns fuel when at rest increases. Meaning the more muscles you have, the higher you burn calories even when at rest. Follow the weight training with cardio to maximize fat burning.
Walking is also another form of exercise that is often underrated. By walking you burn a lot of fats without even noticing or running out of breath. This is very helpful if you are new to intensive workouts or have joint problems.
5. Good Quality Sleep
I cannot stress this enough, but getting quality sleep at least 7 to 9 hours each night helps your body to replenish and repair itself. Also getting sleep helps your body to regulate certain hormones that affect weight loss and weight gain. One of these popular hormones is cortisol, the stress hormone.
When cortisol is high your body tends to store more fat around the midsection which is your stomach area.
Stress is your body’s way of preparing for impending danger hence it tries to reserve fuel for a flight or fight response. This is what you see as a pot belly, but we don’t want any of that so we need to control our stress levels by making sure that we get quality sleep to repair worn out tissues from exercises and also to reduce the stress hormone.
In conclusion, I would like to say that following all the steps and not being consistent would be a waste of your time because to achieve results and to make a difference you need to be consistent.
Forget about cheat days or cheat meals, those things are only going to make you backslide into making bad unhealthy choices. The way you gained weight did not happen overnight the same way you shouldn’t expect to lose weight overnight.
It will require a lot of hard work, determination and discipline. Keep in mind that repairing your relationship with food is the most important way to lose weight.
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