Why weight lifting is important?
I'm definitely not a hater of some salty chippies
BUT
it's also important to just be aware of what a side of chippies can add calorie wise to your meal.
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Do you let the number on the scale dictate whether you have a good day or not?
If so, you’re definitely not alone.
Your body is about 70% water - so almost all short term changes are water related
Could be you had a hard workout yesterday and have some inflammation while your body is recovering
Could be that you ate a bit more salt yesterday
Could be that you didn’t drink ENOUGH water and have some retention
Could be that you had more refined sugars yesterday and are a bit more bloated
Whatever the reason is it’s important to realize that the increase is VERY short term
To see the real changes in fat and muscle you’ve got to look at the overall weekly trend
And honestly, the best way to see your progress is to find a pair of pants that are a bit too tight and try them on every week.
You may be pleasantly surprised that even if the scale hasn’t budged, the pants fit a bit better 😉
If you’re going to say that you can eat 15,000 calories in a day then I REALLY doubt you keep it all down nor would your body actually be able to create that much fat mass in such a short amount of time
15,000 is just a rough estimate anyway.
I think you get my point 😊
Exercise is so much more than losing weight
Sure, it’s a tool you can use to help but it’s definitely not the most important factor
It’s important to look at training as a way to get stronger and to improve your cardiovascular endurance rather than just as a weightloss tool though
From a weight loss perspective, training alone won’t give you great results
And if you don’t get good results, you’ll probably quit.
If you make your training about getting stronger and healthier, you WILL get good results and stick to it longer
The more consistent you are, the more weight you’ll be able to lose
The main factor behind whether you’ll be able to lose weight is and will always be your nutrition
So take the pressure of losing weight off of your workouts and put it towards your eating
When you’re in the gym just focus on getting as strong as you can and pushing your cardiovascular limits
You’ll see amazing results in how you look and feel
And if you’re eating in a reasonable deficit, you’ll lose the weight you want to as well 😊
Everything you could ever want to know about weight loss is readily available to you.
Reading articles, studies, looking at YouTube videos etc are all great for learning about new concepts of nutrition and fitness.
The problem is, gathering this info is pretty much useless if you don’t actually use it.
Someone that knows 1 thing about losing weight and takes action on it consistently will be WAY ahead of someone you knows everything but does nothing.
Collecting info makes us feel good and as though we are making progress...but we aren’t. It’s just a form of procrastination
Don’t get me wrong. It’s important to have the right information. The only way that you’ll really know if something is right for you is if you actually try it...consistently.
Even if something is scientifically sound does not mean that it’s ideal for you.
Stop zig zagging from one diet or supplement to another.
You know what you have to do. If you’ve read even one of my posts I’m sure you’ve got enough info to start making a change and getting results.
Stop procrastinating. Choose your method and get going.
Every day you spend analyzing is putting you an extra day away from your end goal.
You can make small changes along the way but stick with something and let the momentum build 💪🏼
Please share with someone who needs a little reminder 🙏🏼
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Sorry if I missed skinny tea, detox drinks and waist trainers
None of them ranked in the top 10k
So the big and most obvious one is being in a calorie deficit. If that’s not there then none of the others are going to be able to replace it
What sleep, exercise and protein all do though is HELP you create and maintain that deficit.
Without enough quality sleep, you will struggle to function optimally, to be able to sustain a healthy deficit and be able to perform your workouts. Sure, you CAN still lose weight...but it’ll be more challenging
Sufficient protein will help ensure that you maintain muscle mass and will help you FEEL more full
Strength training will also help maintain your muscle mass which will, in turn, keep your metabolism higher (takes energy to fuel those muscles)
Cardio training can help burn more calories (thus helping create the deficit) - this can be anything from walking to high intensity interval training (HIIT)
Fat burners are a waste of money
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Here are some tips if you’re trying to lose weight.
You don’t need anything extreme.
In fact, the more extreme, the less chance of it working 👎🏼
I’m always saying “be in a calorie deficit” - well, if you make these simple tips your everyday habits then you’ll probably find yourself in that magical deficit.
Without tracking, cutting out carbs or doing special workouts
I know that while healthy habits seem very simple, actually executing them ON A REGULAR BASIS can be quite difficult
Don’t strive for perfection.
Just try to be a little bit better overall week after week. The results will give you motivation to continue
PLEASE stop looking for shortcuts.
They only make the process longer…
I do know how to help you lose weight but it requires effort, consistency and patience.
Plus, working hard for something makes it all that more special when you get there, right? 😉
Stop starving yourself, jumping from diet to diet and doing hours of soul crushing cardio.
Stick to the basics and enjoy the journey 😊
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What’s the best workout to lose fat?
I get that question at least 10x a week.
And it makes sense because if your main objective is to lose fat then obviously you want to do workouts that will lead to losing fat, right?
The problem is that working out is really a minor factor in your overall fat loss journey
No amount of working out will get you results unless you’ve got your nutrition under control
So workout primarily to build muscle or at least get stronger
That will help with increasing your metabolism and ultimately making it easier to keep the weight off
In order to lose the fat though, you’ll need to create that deficit with your eating
Sure, adding cardio will give you a little boost but the biggest factor that will dictate whether you lose fat won’t be your workouts…
It will be your nutrition
So eat to fuel your body and to create a reasonable deficit
And workout to get strong, build muscle and to reshape your body 💪🏼
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The reason why most people struggle with losing weight isn't because they are doing the wrong things.
It's because they just don't try for long enough
Of course some things will work better than others and some will be more sustainable
But no matter what your strategy for losing weight is, if you don't give it time to work, how do you even know if it was an effective strategy at all??
Of course you can tweak your plan as you go. That's normal
But altering course every few weeks is a sure fire way to get you nowhere.
Some people lose quickly at first and then it slows down
Some people work hard for a month with no changes and then it drops in the 2nd month
So don't compare your progress with anyone else's
As long as you're in a reasonable calorie deficit then you'll lose weight.
Finding that target is where the tweaks will come in because that too, is very specific to each person
So no matter which strategy you choose, give it a real, honest chance before jumping into something else
What do I suggest that plan be?
✅Strength training 3-5x a week
✅15-30% calorie deficit
✅High protein
✅15-20 mins of cardio 3-5x a week
✅Lots of whole foods
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Yes of course meal timing, cardio, macro splits and supplements do factor in...
But unless you're at a very high level then that stuff won't really matter much
Whether you want to lose fat or build muscle, if you haven't nailed down the basics then you're wasting your time with deciding between different types of creatine, spending hours researching between different whey proteins, what the optimal macro split is or whether you should train your biceps on back day.
Once you've mastered the basics (meaning you are doing those things consistently), then you can look into the little things that can help
And ultimately, how much you eat will determine whether you get bigger or smaller.
Hope that makes sense
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totally get it.
You want to lose weight NOW
Not in 6 months and certainly not in a year.
Nowadays we are used to getting things quickly
Sadly though, our body hasn't kept up with society. Changing your body takes time! (In a healthy way anyway) We are so focused on that end number that we often forget
all the other little changes that are happening like:
✅More energy
✅Stronger
✅Improved measurements
✅Improved body composition
When you only focus on the end goal of losing X number of pounds then you won't be happy until you get there.
That's a lot of time feeling unhappy.
Direct your focus instead on other improvements and simply accomplishing the habits that will get you to your goal.
If f you do that, you'll feel like you are succeeding (which you are!)
So don't get down on yourself if the scale doesn't move for a week or 2.
Don't panic and change strategies every week.
Keep doing the little things that you truly know will work and celebrate the fact that you accomplish them.
It will make the road to your ultimate goal much more enjoyable
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Do you let the number on the scale dictate whether you have a good day or not?
If so, you're definitely not alone.
Your body is about 70% water - so almost all short term changes are water related
Could be you had a hard workout yesterday and have some inflammation while your body is recovering
Could be that you ate a bit more salt yesterday
Could be that you didn't drink ENOUGH water and have some retention
Could be that you had more refined sugars yesterday and are a bit more bloated
Whatever the reason is it's important to realize that the increase is VERY short term
To see the real changes in fat and muscle you've got to look at the overall weekly trend
And honestly, the best way to see your progress is to find a pair of pants that are a bit too tight and try them on every week.
You may be pleasantly surprised that even if the scale hasn't budged, the pants fit a bit better
If you're going to say that you can eat 15,000 calories in a day then I REALLY doubt you keep it all down nor would your body actually be able to create that much fat mass in such a short amount of time.
15,000 is just a rough estimate anyway.
I think you get my point
Credit @roballenfitness
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If you are currently planning on embarking on any kind of weight loss plan my biggest piece of advice is to slow down
Yes, right now you might be super motivated and want to do
2 hrs of training and eat 1200 cals/day What happens in 3-4 days when you're tired, starving and
fed up?
You probably won't want to continue.
You'll give up and say that you'll start again some other time.
You'll rationalize why you failed this time but how next time will be easier.
Deep down you know it won't be
So instead, pick a simple habit that you know you can do
and that will start you on the path to your goal
If f you sustain it all week, add another one.
If you don't succeed, no problem. Just start again with that 1 action
It's that action that will create momentum and a routine.
This, in turn, will deliver results and motivate you to continue
Trust me
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Do you know why it's impossible to be perfect?
Because you're a human.
So take it easy on yourself when you go slightly over your calories on one day.
Remind yourself that you've been consistent recently.
And just get back on track the next day❤️
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Healthy foods but high in calorie
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