FAT LOSS MADE SIMPLE

Fat loss. 6 simple steps to get you started.

Fat loss can be a bit of a minefield, if you let it become one. But don’t worry, below are a few steps to get you moving in the right direction if this is your goal:

Step 1: Don’t over complicate things. IF you are at the beginning of your fat loss journey don’t overwhelm yourself with several changes. Start by changing one thing, make this a habit then add the next.

Step 2: Move more. Fat loss comes down primarily to your energy balance (calories in vs calories out) before you start making changes to what your calories in are focus on expending more calories. Go for a walk, start a sport, add in an additional training session. All of which you burn calories.

Step 3: Increase protein intake: Protein is the building blocks for your bodies muscle mass along with being more filling than the equivalent amount of carbohydrates. Try adding a protein source with every meal or snack.

Step 4: Portion control: Often it is the AMOUNT of foods we are consuming that is the problem, not the types of foods. A simple step towards controlling your portions is using a smaller plate.

Step 5: Stay well hydrated: Water makes up a large part of our body and as such it’s vitally important we keep those water levels up. Dehydration can affect our physical AND mental performance. Keep a litre bottle on your desk or with you during the day. As a start aim to drink one bottle by lunchtime and one more before you leave work. Don’t be afraid to add in some no added sugar squash, the minimal calories in this won’t make or break your goal.

Step 6: Don’t worry if you mess up! We are all human, we all have days when we think “f**k it!” it’s perfectly normal. Reset and start again.

Thanks for reading and hopefully this has been of some use! This list is by no means comprehensive but it will give you a starting point or a reminder of some of the simple steps you can undertake to get you started.