Photo Source: http://bit.ly/2rPIemo Last March 2016, I recall that I weighed in at about 66 kilograms. I was at the lowest point in my life and my belly was noticeably bigger that time. Exercising was my way out of being miserable and out of shape. Now, I think it is time to share with you another important aspect of self-improvement which is nutrition. Exercise and nutrition work hand-in-hand. Yes, you can exercise without fixing your old eating habits but the results will not be amazing. The same thing holds true with fixing your old eating habits without exercising. I am not much of a "weigh yourself everyday" guy but I am 66 kg or 146 lbs at the moment. I've equaled my weight one year ago but my body composition now is totally different as far as what my eyes can see. I can probably give you a long list of tips on how to lose weight but bear in mind that every person's body is different. What works for me may not work for you that is why I've narrowed my tips to the most general ones. 1. Ditch the scale - Don’t weigh yourself every week or worse, everyday. I think it’s best to weigh yourself every month or two. You don't want to feel anxious once you've learned you've "gained weight" after eating. For me, the best time to weigh yourself is in the morning on an empty stomach. 2. Do Strength Training - As we age, the muscles that we don't use weaken over time that is why it is very important to do strength training at least twice a week on top of your cardiovascular exercises. Another thing is, more muscle exertion equals more calories burned. More calories burned equals weight loss. 3. Eat mindfully - You don’t have to track every single food that you put into your body unless you are joining a physique competition or something else. Eat 4 or 5 times a day, each meal consisting of a good balance of protein, carbs, and fats. Stop eating when you are almost full and chew your food well. 4. Treat yourself once in a while - Dieting can be hard that is why every two weeks or so, treat your body with foods you’re normally accustomed with (comfort foods). ☺ 5. Don’t stress yourself - Life is full of ups and downs that is why we should keep on being positive no matter what the situation may be. Try adding yoga to your workouts and the habit of meditation. That's about it. The shorter the better because too much information will only lead to confusion. Don't do things especially building habits at the same. Focus on one habit at a time for 21 days and then you can move on to the next. I try not use the word diet as much as possible because diets only work for a short period of time. Make eating healthy a lifestyle and your body will thank you a lot. Let me know what topic you would like to see next time. Until then, stay tuned! ☺ |
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My name is Gelo Amurao. I created the Habit Whisperer because of my desire to help people improve themselves, by creating one good habit at a time. Archives
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