Showing posts with label Basics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Basics. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

How to Get Really Fit, Really Fast


Want to lose weight, reduce body fat and get really fit... really fast? Then do these things:

Eat lots of lean protein, healthy fish, raw or lightly cooked vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

Eat some raw fruit and healthy fat every day.

Rotate/cycle your intake of starchy carbs.

Eat no refined sugars, flours, or fats.

Do both strength training and cardio exercise on a regular basis.

Focus on "big" exercises that work multiple muscle groups: pushups, pullups, dips, squats, lunges, situps, etc.

Do high-intensity interval training (HIIT) 2-4 times per week.

Find an enjoyable sport that you makes you sweat, and play it at least once a week.

Constantly change up your workouts to keep your body from adapting.

Keep workouts short, intense, and effective.

Once you develop a foundation of conditioning, begin doing harder, but more effective exercises: jumping rope, rope climbing, rowing, kettlebell training, etc.

Set specific goals and build momentum by getting small "victories" quickly!

As you can see, it takes quite a bit of effort to get fit fast. But the benefits are definitely worth it. The key is to get super focused, stay motivated, plan ahead, and do whatever it takes to "stick with it" until you've reached your fitness and weight loss goals!




Wednesday, July 2, 2008

3 Keys to Losing Weight Incredibly Fast

Want to lose weight faster than you ever thought possible? Keep these 3 key points in mind and you'll achieve incredibly fast fitness and fat loss results...

1. Figure out your triggers. Everyone has certain "triggers" that cause them to do things that slow or even stop the weight loss process. They eat fattening foods. They don't workout. They get less than 7 hours of sleep. They lose motivation. For example, many people eat very well when at home. But in restaurants they lose self-control and end up pigging out on high-calorie, unhealthy foods.

For these people, being in a restaurant is a trigger. Spend at least a week or so figuring out which triggers affect you most. Then make a focused effort to either avoid those triggers or do as much as possible to keep them from affecting you so much.


2. Develop habits quickly. Developing good habits quickly is a "must" when it comes to fast, healthy weight loss. Fortunately, research has shown that a good habit can be developed in as little as 21 days. This means that if you can just force yourself to eat well, avoid processed foods, and exercise for 21 days in a row these healthy actions can become normal habits.

Once something becomes a positive habit, it becomes pleasurable. That means you'll actually look forward to doing it!


3. Use the power of the mind. Your brain is your most important weight loss tool. If you can control your thoughts and motivate yourself at the drop of a hat, you can do pretty much anything! Here are the proven steps to programming your mind to help you lose weight fast:

- Set a goal: pounds lost; a fit, lean body; better condition; etc.

- Create a vivid mental movie of yourself with your ideal body, looking and feeling great while doing something you enjoy.

- Spend a few minutes each day visualizing success. Imagine that you've already achieved your weight loss and fitness goals and try to actually "feel" the amazing pleasure you'll have. Visualize several times throughout the day.

- Give your mental movie positive energy. When visualizing your ideal body, think about it in a very positive way. Every time you visualize, try getting more and more pleasure from it. After just a few days of this routine, visualizing should become so pleasurable that you want to do it constantly.

- Do it constantly. The more you think about enjoying your ideal body, the more your actions will move you in the right direction, and the faster you'll actually get that ideal body.

I know, all this sounds a little far-fetched. But it is absolutely proven to work. Give it a try. You have nothing to lose but your ugly body fat!


Related:

30 Days to Success


Friday, June 27, 2008

5 Easy Ways to Get Energized

Need more energy? Lots of us do. Having plenty of energy is one of the keys to getting fast, effective weight loss results. If you're tired and lethargic all the time you're not going to exercise regularly and you're definitely not going eat a healthy diet.

Studies have even shown that a lack of sleep can create hormonal changes in the body that cause you to crave carbohydrates AND store more fat in the abdominal area (e.g. the dreaded belly fat).

Follow these 5 steps and you'll have abundant energy all the time:

1. Get 7-8 hours of sleep per night. This is an absolute must if you want to be energetic and healthy!

2. Avoid simple sugars. Simple sugars boost your energy for a few minutes then you "crash" and feel horrible for the rest of the day.

3. Avoid refined/processed carbs. Most processed carb foods, including anything containing refined flours, act on your body much like simple sugars do. Keep your blood sugar and insulin levels stable -- and your energy levels high -- by avoiding them.

4. Eat protein with every meal ans snack. Including some protein in everything you eat helps to stabilize blood sugar so you avoid the "highs and lows" that usually come with eating carb-only meals.

5. Drink tea and yerba mate. Green tea and yerba mate are excellent "healthy" energy boosters. Drink a few cups in the morning, before workouts, and any other time you need some more energy!


Related:

Foods That Boost Energy



Friday, June 13, 2008

The Basics of Losing Body Fat and Getting Fit Fast

Want to lose your ugly body fat and create a fit, functional, and great-looking body? Then simply do the following things on a regular basis...

1. Consume plenty of protein, veggies, fruits, nuts/seeds, beans/legumes, and healthy fats (e.g. avocado and fish oil).

2. Eat little or no refined/processed foods.

3. Drink lots of water and unsweetened (or at least sugar-free) tea.

4. Do full-body workouts that involve multi-joint compound movements (e.g. pushups and lunges) with high-intensity cardiovascular exercise (e.g. sprint intervals).

5. Exercise 3 to 6 times per week, depending on your goals and personal fitness level.

6. Use supplement "shortcuts" to support healthy weight loss, such as whey protein, multi-vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil capsules).

7. Constantly switch things up to keep your body from adapting... and have fun!



Related links:

Weight Loss Basics: Foundations of Fat Loss