FITNESS
You can do this .
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f you are reading this then I am going to assume that you are a human being. A little ball of consciousness that resides in the most remarkable feat of engineering that ever existed, your body. Did you know that you already possess everything you could possibly need to burn body fat without slimming aids and super restrictive diets? Did you know that fat loss is relatively straightforward? My job as a personal trainer puts me directly on the front line in the battle of the bulge and in my time I have identified a few common obstacles that seem to trip a lot of people over. Knowledge / Consistency / Motivation? Knowledge - More often than not I find that people lack the basic fundamental knowledge of Energy Balance and how the body either stores calories (as body fat) or burns calories depending on how much energy you use over a period of time. To burn fat we need to create an energy deficit by consuming less calories via food and drink than our bodies require. That way our body will tap into its calorie stores aka body fat to acquire the energy it needs. There are no particularly good or bad foods and drinks for this. I always say the best foods for fat loss are the ones you can eat in moderation. For example, when did we last over-eat on vegetables? As a rule of thumb, real whole foods are better for fat loss because they will leave you feeling fuller for longer and supply your bodies with various vitamins and minerals to promote optimal health. Chocolate, crisps, cake and alcohol won t automatically make you fat. But the over consumption of them will. I bet we
have all fallen victim to a fast food binge in the past? Read the labels and check your calories to ensure you are staying in a calorie deficit if fat loss is the goal. Consistency - To get fat we have to overeat consistently for a period of time. If it took you a couple of months to put on a stone in body fat then it s not unreasonable to expect the same amount of time to lose it again. This is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to keep going and not get disheartened and go on a binge because it hasn t happened straight away. Every time you over-eat you are prolonging your time it will take to reach your goal. Motivation? - Why the question mark? I ve included this because a lot of people feel they need more motivation but in actual fact they need discipline. To quote an inspirational friend of mine: If the world relied solely on motivation then nothing would get done. They are very right. Motivation is nice to have. I hope this article motivates you. But that s as far as it goes. What we really need to do is look inward and find the discipline to carry on going despite not always feeling like we want too. With some knowledge, consistency and discipline you are capable of anything you put your mind to. If fat loss is your priority put these three things first and let your body take care of the rest. JP Body Transformation Coach
