The Secret Truth to Weight Loss
We
live in a world of instant results and gratification. We want things as of
yesterday. We want instant food and instant results from dieting
and exercise. I'm going to let you in on a secret, shhhhh.
Don't tell anyone, but all true and lasting things take time. What ever
happened to just being healthy? According to the news, you're either too skinny
or obese.
It's like weight and body style are the only things
there are to talk about. Let's talk about solutions or healthy body types according
to an individual's age and sex. Everyone has an opinion, but nobody seems to
have the answers. I'm here to tell you the answer is not as tricky as you may
think. Okay, first you need to purchase every piece of exercise equipment you see on
an infomercial, because they are all guaranteed to flatten your tummy and
tighten your butt. Oh yeah, and you better get some of those miracle diet pills that melt the
fat right off of your body. Come on people, does this make any sense? Do you
honestly think that just 10 or 15 minutes on some super exercise equipment is
the answer? I know what your saying, but the
infomercial was so good.
Now, you're beginning to wonder what the secret is, but first lets go over the list of top reasons why people don't take
the next step to losing weight and getting in
good shape.
1. I don't have time to eat right and exercise.
2. I don't know where to begin.
3. I don't feel I deserve to look and feel good about myself.
4. I've lost hope.
5. I think it is impossible, so I've stopped trying.
Do any of these excuses sound familiar? I have heard them a thousand times. Lets break each one of these excuses down. (1) I don't have
time to eat right and
exercise.... Well tell me when is a good time to take care of yourself? You
brush your teeth and comb your hair in the morning. Why not look at eating
right and exercising in the same light? (2) I don't know where to begin....
Starting is half the battle. A body in motion is better than sitting on the
couch. Get up! Walk the dog. Wash the car, etc. If you really get serious, take
advantage of a free session with a personal trainer. (3) I don't
deserve to look and feel good.... Now this is just nonsense. Everyone deserves
to look and feel better about him/herself. Don't be so self -deprecating. (4) I
have lost hope.... It is never too late to get things right. You will feel so
much better when you do. (5) It's impossible....It's
only impossible if you don't try.
Okay, now to get back to my secret revelation. Are you ready? Eat less and
exercise more. There you have it. Now the question is,
what are you going to do with it? Trust me, it really is that easy. There are
3500 calories in one pound of fat. If you can burn 500 more calories than you
consume everyday of the week, you will lose a pound a week. If you want to lose
5 pounds it should take 5 weeks, 10 pounds in 10 weeks, 15 pounds in 15 weeks.
I know you were expecting some miracle diet. The truth is,
diets don't work. You can only deprive yourself for so long. Changing the way
you look at food and fueling your system is key. Over
consumption in all areas of life is bad, but it only effects your midsection
with food. I say eat what you want, but consume less of it. The food still
tastes the same regardless of whether you eat one bit or all of it. So eat only
till you are satisfied. Most of us know how to eat healthy, but we choose not
to.
Making simple changes to your diet, like switching from regular food items to
low fat items will drastically cut your calorie intake. Preplanning your meals
will cause you to make healthy food choices. Eating 5-6 smaller meals will
spread your calories out and keep your metabolism working all day. Drinking
four 16z.glasses of water a day, you will burn an extra 100 calories. Try not
to consume extra calories in the form of beverages. Plan on
having some sort of physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day.
Start counting your calories. It is really not that difficult. After about two
consecutive weeks of counting your calories, you will not even need a calorie
counting book. You will be able to calculate it in your head, by grouping foods
together according to their groups.
Losing weight really is not that tricky, but it does take a conscious effort on
your part in order to make it last. Trust me your health and body are worth
putting in the effort to feel and look better. Science and time have proven
that if you do not take care of your bodies, health problems are sure to
happen. Heart disease, strokes, type 2 diabetes, cancer, sleep apnea, and
osteoarthritis are all health related problems that arise due to being over
weight. The secret to losing weight and keeping it off is not really a secret
at all. You knew the answer all along. It's just easier for you to try that
miracle exercise equipment or weight loss supplement, and then be disappointed
when you do not see results. Choose today to change your mind- set on diet and
exercise and begin a quest to a healthier, fitter you.
Written by: Andy Salazar,
Owner of Empower Fitness Training
To find out
more information or to train with Andy call today,
(559)636-3488
to set up a complimentary training session and get the results you expect from
your fitness plan.