Well, it seems to be that time of year when everyone is Detoxing, Dieting or starting a new exercise regime. I have been asked numerous times over the last 2 weeks about fat loss, people seem to be a bit confused on what’s the best way to lose fat……..so here are my top tips!
1. Eating more protein is an easy place to start.
We all know protein keep us fuller: very simply put, we use more calories processing protein, so it is a quick win-win.
I know there have been a lot of articles recently saying too much protein can damage your kidneys and that it really is not a good idea. To date there has been no scientific proof that proves eating more protein will damage your kidneys. Yes, there are reports that the kidneys have to work harder if we consume more protein but you cannot make the assumption that working harder means damage. When we exercise our muscles work harder, but the results of bigger, stronger muscles is positive not negative!
There will always be someone who takes it too far with the protein consumption, but for the majority, increasing your protein is an easy way to help with fat loss.
Vary your protein, meat, fish, beans, nuts, eggs etc etc, vary your recipes and you will find that you simply won’t want to eat as much.
2. Weight training should be your priority before cardio for fat burning.
If you can add weights to your exercise programme, you will see quicker results.
3. Intermittent Fasting
Yes this does promote weight loss. How? Well with the lack of food your insulin levels will be low, low insulin levels burn more fat! Once per week is fine and work up to 24 hours if you’ve never done it before. It’s not supposed to be torturous! Remember if your last meal is at 6pm, then you only have to wait until 6pm before you eat again….start at 18hours the first time and add an hour per week!
4. Carbs
Not all carbs are evil, but if you want to drop fat fast, cutting out processed carbs is the way to go! However, do remember the more you MOVE, the more carbs your body needs, so those of you that have a desk job – you should be consuming fewer carbs than those of us who move for a living! If you’re going to eat carbs, then the best time is pre-exercise.
Remember, keep it SIMPLE, nothing needs to be complicated: Increase Protein, Decrease Carbs, Use weights and once per week don’t eat anything for 18-24 hours!
One last point, try and eat good quality foods – makes a huge difference 🙂