Post lockdown weight loss
WEIGHT LOSS
- tips & hints from local practioners! As we move into this next phase of Covid recovery, more and more businesses can open again, including gyms. But don’t rush back into fitness, always be ready to take in any challenge while ensuring it’s within your capabilities... the gym, healthy eating and weight loss all come as one package and should be treated as a lifestyle change not as a fad diet. We’ve been fairly sedentary over this last 18 months or so because of the pandemic so if you are feeling you would like to trim up and shed a few pounds then please do it properly. Everything can Claire Cross The Spin Room be eaten or drunk in moderation and with the right amount of salad, vegetables and fruit; there are so many healthy food options out there, so much help and so many clean healthy nice things available to us all... I’m sure if you spoke to anyone at your gym they will be able to guide you in the right direction. More than anything, make sure you build exercise into your new healthy lifestyle and create better habits that will give you the changes you are looking for.
There is no magic trick to losing weight. It’s something that most people have to work at. When slim people say they eat what they want, it usually means they don’t want to over eat. For weight loss: focus on eating a healthy diet using portion control (try cutting your portions in half), and no snacking between meals. Combine that with aerobic and strength training Cheryl Baskeyfield Yoga exercise and getting enough sleep. When dieting, it’s best not to drink alcohol as it is high in calories, and causes you to eat more! Aim to lose 1kg per week. Lose more than that and you lose muscle. To maintain your desired weight: during the week be reasonably controlled with your eating and alcohol consumption. At the weekend you can loosen the reins a bit and enjoy a yummy treat or two, along with a drink or two too! Lastly: eat slowly and savour your food. Life wouldn’t be worth living without fine food and wine; it’s just getting the balance right. My mantra is to not ‘waste’ your calories on something that’s not that great; instead, save them for something that is really good and enjoy it! You really are what you eat, literally!
Ellen from the Liven Boutique, which is all about stylish, comfy and affordable fashion, presents her top tips for fashion which make you feel and look slimmer. A great fitting trouser is key, as it will avoid cinching you in and having the dreaded muffin top - go for comfort! Try Liven’s Fizz & Gill styles of Magic Pants. A loose top or shirt works well with fitted trousers, alternatively if you want a fitted top wear loose-fit trousers. This will give you the confidence to highlight your best assets. Try the Kylie Silk Palazzo Pants or Kara Silk Hanky-hem tops from Liven. Go for long layers and thigh grazing tops. Add a belt but not too tight! Try the Hari or Kathy linen tunics. Wear a statement scarf – there are so many ways to wear a scarf – you could even use one as a belt! Wear top to toe black or a dark colour – make sure that you are wearing underwear which fits! Or try some shape wear. Tuck in your top or try a half tuck, this will make you look slimmer than an untucked top. If you have broad shoulders go for wider leg trousers to balance your silhouette – it instantly makes you feel more proportioned. And highlight your assets with bright colours! 37
