1. EAT!!!
Stefanie Reid, World Record Holder |
2. Protein
Include a source of protein in every meal, such as chicken, eggs, nuts, milk, tofu, beans, etc. Protein is vital to building muscle, and building muscle is the best way to lose fat. Muscle requires more energy to maintain, so the more muscle you have, the higher your resting metabolism will be
3. Right Kind of Fats
Eating fat does NOT make you fat. Fats are vital to the health of every cell in your body. The trick is to pick foods with the right kind of fats, such as mono and polyunsaturated fats, and especially omega 3s. Good fats include nuts, avocados, coconut,& fish. Limit the intake of saturated fats and never eat trans fats.
4. Portion Control
Properly portion your meals – counting calories is overrated. The best guideline is your hand: your protein source should be the size of your palm, your carbohydrate should be the size of your fist, and the rest of your plate should be loaded with veggies
5. Carbohydrates
Pick carbohydrates that are high in fibre. Replace boring white rice and pasta with more exotic choices such as pearl barley, quinoa, spelt, or bulgur wheat
6. Training
Introduce interval training to your workouts. Instead of running at a slow, steady pace for 45min, run full out for 30 sec, and jog for 90sec - repeat 10 times. The key to burning fat is to work your body at maximum intensity.
7. Treats
When you do indulge, do it right. Every healthy diet should allow for a cheat meal at least once or twice a week. Don’t waste this on a bag of crisps or prepackaged cookie. Bake a deliciously rich cheesecake and share it with friends. Not only does the amount of effort involved deter you from doing it often, you will be eating a cake full of fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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