Health - Targets to help with Weight Loss

By Heather Smith

When we’re aiming to lose weight and improve our health and fitness, there are very few absolutes. But, below I’m going to share some good general targets you could put in place to get started. The reason we look at all of these areas is because they all link together. For example, it’s no use encouraging you to prepare meals from scratch if you’re already rushing around all day – and likewise, it’s not going to be beneficial to suggest you get up earlier to fit in a workout if you’re not sleeping well. Achieving most of these targets will improve your life – and quite possibly make it last longer too! 1. Aim to get two to four full body resistance workouts in every week. Any type of resistance will work (even your own bodyweight!). 2. Aim to get one or two faster, interval type, workouts in every week. Pick any activity you enjoy, be it walking, running, swimming, skipping. 3. If you’re not already reaching 10,000 steps per day try to get closer to that each week. 4. Eat at the very least 1g protein per kilo of your bodyweight. This will keep you feeling satisfied and reduce food cravings as well as helping to maintain and gain precious muscle. 5. Get your five-a-day (at least). The fibre will help to keep you full, and the nutrients are crucial too. 6. Drink a good litre of water a day to be sure any food cravings aren’t just thirst in disguise. 7. Get at least 7 hours of good quality sleep every night to help your body function at its best, and to avoid food cravings caused by tiredness. www.fitbiztraining.co.uk