10 Most Effective Weight Loss Tips

Check out the most effective tips for speedy and sustainable weight loss. Don't believe myths, get the facts.

Weight loss has got to be the most difficult thing to hit mankind since whenever. Something as simple as 1+1=2 has become rocket science. Why? I'll give an idea and it starts with corporations! We're so easily interested in monetizing our crowd instead of telling people the truth. On the other hand, people have itchy ears and they're more interested in things that sound too good to be true because the truth is boring! Well, that's what I'm here for. The Truth! Let's get into some boredom.

“Can you loose weight fast and sustain it? It's possible and highly likely. But, that will depend on the individual, genetic makeup, and how willing you are to stick to the weight loss tips I'm about to share.”

Here are my top ten tips for effective, speedy, and sustainable, weight loss;

1. Watch your diet

About 70% of weight-loss depends, not only on how much you eat, but on what and when you eat. You should consider healthy food swaps, especially those that are higher in fiber and protein, and lower in calories. Also get in lots of fruits, veggies and water. Ditch the snacks, alcohol, and binge-eating.

2. Lift weights

Yes, including women, don’t be afraid to lift. You won’t get bulky, instead, you’ll tone up those sexy lean muscles and keep the fat off! Besides, how about you squat yourself some big ol’ booty! ;). Weight lifting for men and women is one of the most effective ways to lose weight and keep the weight off. The logic is simple! The more muscle you build, the more metabolic you'll be be, and we all know that a great metabolism is the best friend to keep when trying to lose or keep fat off.

3. Avoid long hours of cardio

Cardio is great, but for 3–4 hours, 7 days a week? NO! 2–3 times a week for 30 minutes is good enough, and even better, is performing high intensity cardio circuits for shorter periods.

4. De-load

While you may increase resistance every other week, it’s advised to take the load off every now and again. De-loading is essentially dropping from say 60 pounds to 20 pounds or performing body-weight variations. Try to work a de-load routine into your overall yearly regimen so that you can give your body a break, and prepare for another series of resistance. Your body should not be smarter since you’re the one calling the shots. While it's good to stick to a routine and not change things up too frequently, it also helps to keep surprising, resetting, or confusing your body.

5. Recovery

It’s tempting to work out everyday, especially when you've deceived yourself that all that fat will go in just 3 months. However, fat doesn't burn while in the gym nor does muscle grow at the time of lifting. These things take place when we rest. So, take a day in between workout days or take the entire weekend off of working out, so that you can recover properly and, so that your efforts will be more productive.

6. Get enough rest

Try to get uninterrupted sleep for at least 7 hours a day. This should help you combat stress, since stress is an anti-weight-loss demon. When you stress, hormones like cortisol and estrogen works their spell on your body, in response to your stress levels, and before you know it, the scale is going up instead of down.

7. Recreational activities

Stress-relieving activities are more than great, and if you have kids, have their grandma watch them every now and then, or send them over to a play date, so you can get some ‘alone time’, or some time out with good friends. Go hiking, attend yoga and meditation classes, etc.

8. Patience

The fastest way to loose weight is to allow some time! Sounds ironic, right? Don’t compare yourself or compete with anyone, especially our I.G fitness models and gurus. Contrary to what you let yourself believe, they didn’t get to where they are in a year even. Find the line between motivating yourself and competition, then make sure you don’t cross it.

9. Discipline

Make a plan and determine to follow through. If you don’t master self-discipline, I’m sorry but you’re never going to loose weight. Don’t be dependent on a friend or mentor. Find your own strength from within, otherwise, the day your friend loses focus, you too will!

10. Mental health

Don’t nurse bitterness against anyone. Laugh more, forgive all the time, hang out, ditch that life-draining party, dump that annoying boy/girlfriend, keep visioned company, just be happy!

And there you have it!

In Closing

If these 10 tips are not magical enough for you, I don't know what else will be :). Like I said, fitness and general wellness is just a matter of 1+1=2, just the same ol' boring truth!

Reach out to me if you need help with weight loss. I can prepare a customized meal plan for you and guide your journey, using the best weight loss practices and exercise routines.

Share these tips, will ya! See you on the next one!