At one point time or another we have all been on a diet.
This is even more true if you are a woman.
I am going to tell you something that is going to change your view on dieting forever! The reason that most diets don't work is because of the American viewpoint on dieting.
That is one of a short term strict eating plan to lose enough weight for a period of time, and then go back to your old habits.
The problem with this is that we will not only gain back the weight that we lost, and usually more.
We need to look at the real meaning of the word to get a healthy grasp on what it means.
The Greek term for diet means way of life.
This is exactly how we need to think about dieting in order to have a healthy view and lasting results.
So first thing to do is analyze what you are eating.
On a daily basis are most of the foods you're eating pre-made, packaged, or do you eat out once or twice a day.
You'll want to eat fresh as often as possible.
Basically if you didn't make it don't eat it.
Next you need to figure out how many calories you are eating.
This is easier than ever with phone applications and online information from sites like calorieking.
com.
Now that you have this information lets take a closer look.
We need to figure out how many calories are coming from fat, protein and carbohydrates.
I usually suggest a 50,30,20 split.
That is 50% if your calories should be from carbohydrates, 30% of your calories should be from protein and 20% of your calories should be from healthy fats, such as olive oil, nuts, and fish.
On average for weight loss a semi-active woman will need 1400-1700 depending on activity.
1400 for low to moderate activity, and 1700 for moderate to medium.
These are the activity levels for most women excluding athletes.
Remember 80% of weight loss is nutrition, but don't forget how important that 20% of activity is.
To lose weight and keep it off you will need to be active at least 1 hour a day four times a week.
You will want to do a minimum of 30 minutes of weight training and 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise such as running, walking, biking, etc.
The great news is that you can break this time up into two 30 minute increments throughout your day if you cannot get it done all at the same time.
I suggest 30 minutes before work for weight training, and 30 minutes after work for cardiovascular exercise.
If you stick to these three simple rules you will lose weight and keep it off.
Remember 1.
Add up your calories, 2.
Do 30 minutes of weight training, and 3.
Do 30 minutes of cardiovascular at least 4 days a week.
This is even more true if you are a woman.
I am going to tell you something that is going to change your view on dieting forever! The reason that most diets don't work is because of the American viewpoint on dieting.
That is one of a short term strict eating plan to lose enough weight for a period of time, and then go back to your old habits.
The problem with this is that we will not only gain back the weight that we lost, and usually more.
We need to look at the real meaning of the word to get a healthy grasp on what it means.
The Greek term for diet means way of life.
This is exactly how we need to think about dieting in order to have a healthy view and lasting results.
So first thing to do is analyze what you are eating.
On a daily basis are most of the foods you're eating pre-made, packaged, or do you eat out once or twice a day.
You'll want to eat fresh as often as possible.
Basically if you didn't make it don't eat it.
Next you need to figure out how many calories you are eating.
This is easier than ever with phone applications and online information from sites like calorieking.
com.
Now that you have this information lets take a closer look.
We need to figure out how many calories are coming from fat, protein and carbohydrates.
I usually suggest a 50,30,20 split.
That is 50% if your calories should be from carbohydrates, 30% of your calories should be from protein and 20% of your calories should be from healthy fats, such as olive oil, nuts, and fish.
On average for weight loss a semi-active woman will need 1400-1700 depending on activity.
1400 for low to moderate activity, and 1700 for moderate to medium.
These are the activity levels for most women excluding athletes.
Remember 80% of weight loss is nutrition, but don't forget how important that 20% of activity is.
To lose weight and keep it off you will need to be active at least 1 hour a day four times a week.
You will want to do a minimum of 30 minutes of weight training and 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise such as running, walking, biking, etc.
The great news is that you can break this time up into two 30 minute increments throughout your day if you cannot get it done all at the same time.
I suggest 30 minutes before work for weight training, and 30 minutes after work for cardiovascular exercise.
If you stick to these three simple rules you will lose weight and keep it off.
Remember 1.
Add up your calories, 2.
Do 30 minutes of weight training, and 3.
Do 30 minutes of cardiovascular at least 4 days a week.