There is so much information out there that it has become almost too easy to get misled. People are afraid to commit to one goal because they are constantly being promised easier results elsewhere.
We have become so used to this mass confusion that we would now rather spend time looking for expensive, complex solutions when the truth is the old basics still work the best.
Today's clip on how to lose weight details five extensively researched fat loss tips for you.
Unlike most other advice on this topic, we have nothing to sell you. We aren't here to give you a miracle product or a dieting pill, so what you're going to get is proven, simple advice which has research to back it up.
Written below are three of the most important factors for your consideration.
* You must know where to get your calories from.
* Your diet needs to be combined with some form of regular exercise activity.
* Half of the battle against the bulge is just learning how to avoid temptation.
To establish you daily calorie intake you simply need to multiply your target body weight, in pounds, by the figure twelve. Easier than you thought, right?
Too many diets go wrong due to the fact that the person cuts their total calorie intake too drastically and therefore cannot lose any weight because their body is hanging onto fat.
Next we need to get the right cut between fat, protein and carbohydrates because all three nutrients will play an important role in your body's rebuilding process. Do not cut any of them out, despite the hyped up celebrity diets which tell you to, it leads to unhealthy weight loss. A optimal split would consist of 40%, 40% and 20% between carbs, proteins and fats respectively.
Once that is in place it is time to hit the gym or get another form of exercise. The best form of exercise when it comes to cutting size is anything which elevates your heart rate. You don't need to subscribe to the old formula of endless hours on a treadmill, exercise like high intensity interval training is proven to yield better results and do it in a shorted time.
A combination of cardio and weights would be best, but if you are just starting out then you could literally just go for a brisk walk or swim. Exercise is exercise, no matter where it takes place.
The biggest test you will face is when you are in a situation with no meals prepared and a stressful day ahead. Yes, we're talking about work. It's no wonder so many people succumb to the temptation of the sweet shop while at their job. Protein is by far the superior nutrient when it comes to snacking.
We'd recommend making up a few little snack tubs before you go to work each day, particularly when you know you are in for a hard day. This will remove the temptation for junk food and keep you on your plan. Furthermore, packing a protein rich snack will help you continue to reap the benefits of your diet even as you have extra snacks throughout your day.
The three rules above teach the basic rules of how to lose weight safely and effectively. If you have previously felt a little lost do not worry, you are not alone. In fact, the confusion is similar when you want to learn how to build muscle, everybody has a different opinion. The science supporting these facts will set the foundation for a great diet plan.
About the Author:
Author: Russ Howe PTI is the UK's most subscribed fitness instructor. If you want to know how to build muscle or how to lose weight our easy video guides will help you get the most in the gym.
