Here are a few of my top tips for losing body fat. Let me be clear that I am talking about fat loss and not weight loss. They are different. With fat loss, we want to lose body fat and NOT muscle mass.
Here we go:
1. You need to eat enough protein. The current recommendation to maintain & gain muscle mass while losing body fat is 1 grams of protein per pound of desired body weight. That means you need to make protein a priority at each meal. Your protein can come from animal protein or plant protein as long as you get enough.
2. You need to focus on strength training. Aim for 3-4 days per week of strength training with challenging weights. You can lift more than 2-5 lbs. I promise! It helps to follow a program or plan rather than just doing random workouts. You can check out my programs if you want a strength training program to follow.
3. Drink water! You need your stay hydrated with water. Aim for at least half your body weight in ounces of water. You need water more than sugar filled cokes, lattes, and juice.
4. Get quality sleep every night. Your body needs sleep! Try to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Did you know that when your body lacks sleep your hunger hormone increases? It often leads to overeating, so make sure you make sleep a priority.
5. Don’t starve yourself. This might sound weird, but you need quality food in order to lose body fat. If you cut your calories too drastically and overdo the cardio, your body will lose muscle mass instead of body fat. Be intentional about the foods you choose and eat an appropriate amount.
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