How to Keep Weight Off for Good
Are you sick and tired of losing and plateauing and gaining again?
Have you recently dropped the lbs you have been trying to get rid of for a while? Are you ready to keep it off?
Did you know that incorporating resistance training is the BEST way to continue on your path? It's true!
Most people think cardio activity is the only way to get weight off and keep it off, but that couldn't be further from the truth! In fact, this could lead you straight to a plateau and who wants that? Incorporating strength training into your daily activity will help you build lean muscle mass which will in turn lead you to further weight loss! Lean muscle mass boosts your metabolism, keeps your body composition moving in the right direction, and accelerates your fitness level.
I'm not talking about body building here either. You, YES YOU, can can lift weights without the fear of turning into Arnold Schwarzenegger. I swear it!
Tip #1: Start small.
Never picked up a weight in your life? Start with body weight exercises. There are so many exercises you can do with your body weight alone. If you’ve never done resistance training before, your body weight will be enough to get you started. You can also use resistance bands when stepping in the shallow end. The bonus of resistance bands is they are much cheaper than dumbbells and you can change your grip on the band to make it “heavier” or “lighter”.
Tip #2: Join a group fitness class.
Not exactly sure where to start? Join a group class with an instructor who knows about the importance of form. The last thing you want to do it start a routine and not know exactly what to do. This can lead to disappointment, lack of fun, and even worse…an injury. Joining a group class can almost guarantee you’ll have fun with fitness and will likely keep you from injury. Form in very important with resistance training.
Tip #3: Hire a certified personal trainer.
If the thought of working out with others makes you cringe, find a certified personal trainer to guide your fitness. Personal training is individualized and specifically helpful to the individual.
Tip #4: Don’t forget your nutrition.
Once you start resistance training, don’t forget to continue to focus on your nutrition. You will start building lean muscle mass, but if you don’t feed it properly, you’ll continue to plateau. Keep eating lots of clean protein, veggies and fruits, and some good whole grains avoiding highly inflammatory foods like traditional dairy and gluten.
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Lindsey