Say Hello To A Slimmer You!

Year ends are the perfect time to set and get on a New Year's Resolution. Almost always, a weight loss goal will somehow make it on the list. Most fitness trainers will probably attest that their highest turnout of enrolls are right before and right after the Holidays — which reflects people are more conscious of their weight and figures around the Holiday season. How many stay? It's anybody's guess.

If you are resolved to lose weight, you need a holistic approach to improve your chances of arriving at the results you're eyeing. Here is a list of 10 things you should do:

1. Set your goals.

The most effective way to do so is to set both your weight and fat loss goals. What's the difference? Weight loss will require you to get on a scale. On the other hand, fat loss will require you to take your vital measurements. It is a combination of scale and tape. Keep in mind that healthy weight loss is your goal for two reasons: for your own safety, and to improve sustainability of results over the long term. Safe weight loss dictates that you can only lose two to three pounds weekly. Roughly, every 10 pounds lost will be equivalent to 1 inch trimmed off your waist. Keep monitoring to monitor your results.

2. Rock climb.

If gym time and the usual treadmills and exercise machines fail to amuse you or, you simply want to be active in between your regular workouts, try something new — rock climb. You don't need to do it on a real rock. Find a local indoor wall climbing studio and have fun figuring out how you can beat Spidey. It's a great way to get your heart pumping and tone your muscles at the same time.

3. Take dance classes.

Dancing is a skill. If it has always fascinated you, why not learn a few steps now? You'll surely reach your goals sooner and earn a couple of friends along the way.

4. Get high with elevation.

Whether it is raising your treadmill's incline, increasing the resistance of your Stairmaster or, actually climbing up and down the stairs of a tall building — perhaps your office or apartment — elevation triples the pain of running or walking on a plain. You know what the good news is? You also get triple the gain!

5. Give your muscle tone a boost through your diet.

Building more muscle is a key strategy when you're trying to lose weight. You will need more protein from both meat, poultry and vegetable sources which serve as the building blocks for new muscles to develop. Vitamin E, fatty acids and calcium are likewise essential for your tired muscles to recover from workout, which your body categorizes as stress. Fatty fish and nuts are a rich source of B Vitamins, fatty acids and Vitamin E. B Vitamins convert protein into muscle precursors.

6. Eat several small meals throughout the day.

Aid your digestion and metabolism. Refrain from loading up calories until your body tells you it's time to chow.

7. Never skip on breakfast.

Cravings are your body's way of telling you it needs specific nutrients to keep functioning normally. Don't starve your body of the energy boost a full breakfast can give so you won't have to resist unhealthy cravings throughout the day.

8. Go in for a procedure.

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9. Get enough sleep.

Strive to give your body the opportunity to recharge while you sleep. Get at least 7 hours of shut eyes and your body won't have to make up for the missed recharge by giving you unhealthy cravings.

10. Party without alcohol.

With holidays just around the corner, alcohol will be hard to resist but, if you've punished your body long enough, you just need to remind yourself how hard it is to lose just 1 pound.

Conclusion

According to fitness experts, the body needs at least 30 days to adopt to a workout routine. This makes the first 30 days of repeatedly performing an exercise routine the most challenging part of getting into shape. So, if you're bent on losing those flabby arms and belly, take advantage of this fact and expect the first 30 days of your training to be the most painful.