How To Lose Body Fat

I know that this is easier said than done, but changing your eating habits is the most important step in reducing your body fat. And don’t worry, as I’m not going to tell you to eat salad everyday. Actually, dieting itself is nothing more than a temporary solution, so I’m not even going to tell you to diet. What you need to do is focus on changing your metabolism. The quickest way to do this is to change your eating habits. Instead of eating three big meals a day, you might try five to six smaller meals. Also, one method that works for a lot of people is to simply stop eating after 3PM. Eat what you want before 3PM, but stop at 3PM and then have as many fluids as you like. If you need to eat something, have protein, such as a few slices of lunch meat, but don’t have any carb-loaded foods. As a matter of fact, the most important food to stay away from is the soft drink, especially if it’s laden with high-fructose corn syrup. It will pack on the pounds quick, so avoid it at all costs. Instead, drink plenty of water. Invest in a good water filter so you have an abundant supply of good drinking water.

Know Your Plan

If you race through the day without knowing what you are going to eat the next minute, you are going to make some serious eating mistakes. A better approach would be to try to figure out ahead of time what you are going to eat. You don’t have to plan it like an exact science, but it wouldn’t hurt to have some sort of idea in your head what your meals are going to be that day. Then, instead of munching on anything that’s available and finding yourself overeating in the process, you will make better decisions and naturally eat only what you plan. If you can, you might even try to prepare all the day’s meals ahead of time, either the night before, or that morning. Then, you know exactly what you are going to be eating that day. This type of planning might even save you some money, as you’ll be better prepared when you shop at the grocery store, only buying things that you are planning to make for yourself, instead of random items.

Drink Lean

As stated above, one of the best tips for avoid fat gain is the strictly avoid soft drinks with high-fructose corn syrup. These types of beverages not only pack on the fat, but they also contribute to poor health. Do a search on the Internet to find the latest studies regarding consumption of high-fructose corn syrup and you’ll see what I mean.

Instead of soda, drink water. I said it before, but I’ll repeat it here. Water is great for you, as it is a pure drink and helps to flush the body of waste. You can invest in buying those bottled waters if you like, but a better idea is to rent or purchase a water cooler. The cost of a 5 gallon bottle of water is only about $5 to $7, and it lasts a long time. Even better, get a water filter you can attach to your kitchen sink. You’ll still need to purchase filters, but it’s certainly a lot cheaper than buying bottled water.

Move Around

You don’t have to be a maniac when it comes to exercise, but it certainly helps to move around. Most of us lead sedentary lives in front of desks, and this kind of lifestyle never gets our hearts pumping. Try walking. It’s simple, and it’s free. If you take a 15 to 30 minute walk each day, it’s going to make you feel a lot better. To encourage yourself, park your car far away from the entrance of the store or wherever you are. The extra walk will do you good. Also, use the stairs. If you work in a building, and you’re on the 3rd floor, take the stairs. Don’t run up them like you’re trying to win a marathon. Instead, just go up them at a normal pace, and then walk back down when you’re ready to leave. If you have a spare moment, going up and down the stairs is a great, free way to keep your juices flowing.

Forget The Scale

The scale is not your friend. If your are intent on losing body fat, it’s not going to give you a good indication of where you are. Weight should not be important to you. It will come off in time, if that’s what you want. But what you really want is fat loss, so don’t get hung up on the numbers you see on the scale. Instead, focus on how your clothes fit, how you feel, and how much energy you have. If you follow these simple steps, you’re going to feel the difference.

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