Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Here's how to get Lean

By Loreta Mahaney


There are two methods that need to be performed together in order for you to get slim, and that is exercise and dieting. Without these two it is pointless to try to slim down unless you starve yourself. Consistency is the most important strategy you should be striving for when trying to lose weight, as without consistency, you are more likely to gain weight instead of losing it!

Your Diet Regime

Drinking at least one glass of water before every meal is an important strategy. Water in your belly you will feel more full and therefore reduce your appetite, which in turn means you eat less. Consequently you only need smaller portioned meals with only healthy, and low fat and calorie foods. For meats, try to reduce red meats, and cut the fats off them. You can eat turkey, chicken and fish more often if that helps.

Be sure to add in plenty of green vegetables and fruits. These will supply the essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function correctly. Also, the fiber in them will make you feel fuller for longer. A healthy running body means an increase in metabolism!

Workout Program to become Trim

Weight training is a vital part of your exercise plan. You only need to weight train for 15 minutes a day, on most days to get the benefits and help lose fat. Add in toning exercises such as crunches and sit-ups, plus some high intensity dumbbell workouts. This will be your sure way of making a slim, hour glass figure in no time at all! Another benefit of this type of strength training is that your muscles will grow, and will use extra calories whilst they are growing. It's like exercising when you aren't exercising!

Aerobic Workouts

You need to perform plenty of cardio exercises such as running, cycling and jumping rope. This type of exercise will immediately burn off a large amount of calories. A good routine would be to run for 15 minutes, jump rope for x3 sets of two minute sessions, weight train for 15 minutes and then perform crunches and sit-ups. If you commit to doing this 5 times per week then weight loss is almost guaranteed!

Hydrate yourself because a lot of nutrients and water is going to leave your body. Drink zero calorie electrolyte drinks if you feel you are deprived of the electrolytes that give your body energy.

Patience is required early on to start seeing results on your body and the scale. Make sure you stick to your plan. All the rest will come with it!




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