The dreaded weight-loss plateau
It happens, don’t be discouraged! Heres a step by step plan to get you back to losing fat and building sexy lean muscle!
Step 1: Have a look at your diet, are you eating as well as you think? Check it out at www.fitday.com.
Everyone thinks they eat healthy, if your jeans are too tight then you need to take an honest look at what your really are eating!
Step 2: Include a high quality protein and good fat to every meal and snack.
Most importantly control your portion sizes! Too much of anything will stall your fatloss!
Step 3: Change your workout, vary the intensity, the exercises, and the tempo.
Step 4: STAY CONSISTENT!!!! Forget the perfect workout and just get it done. Anything done consistently will get more results than a perfect workout that gets done periodically!
Here are a few suggestions you can use to help you lose fat and make the process easier.
Exercise. Exercise can boost your results ten-fold, especially if it includes weight training. Not only will weight training help you build lean muscle, which helps burn fat, but it can also help strengthen bones. Be sure to consult a health-care professional before starting any exercise program.
Make “better bad” eating choices. If you’re out at a fast food restaurant and a greasy burger is calling your name, just choose a single-patty with lettuce and tomato and hold the cheese and mayo.
Dietary fiber. Be sure you are receiving sufficient amounts of dietary fiber daily. Fiber helps keep you feeling satisfied longer while also keeping bowel movements regular. Isagenix recommends gradually increasing fiber to 25-30 grams daily, in line with current National Fiber Council recommendations. Isagenix products FiberPro and Slimcakes c
an help fill fiber gaps. FiberPro is a flavorless fiber supplement that can be added to shakes or any beverage. SlimCakes are delicious oatmeal-berry flavored cookies containing 5 grams of fiber each.
Avoid sugary drinks. These can add “no nutrition” calories quickly. It’s best to drink plenty of purified water and/or nutrient-dense sugar drink alternatives such as IsaFruits or Want more Energy (Citrus is my favorite!)
Say no to “bad” fats. The “bad” includes saturated andtrans fats. “Good” fats include olive oil rich in oleic acid and fish oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids. To take ultimate advantage of omega-3 fatty acids, it’s best to take ahigh-potency, high-quality fish oil supplement daily. New research also shows that dietary omega-3 fatty acids may be linked to lower bodyweight.
Mix it up. We all have individual differences. Something that may work for one person may not work for the next. Be sure to try a few different things and see what works best for you.
Whatever you do, it’s important that you don’t become discouraged. Shoot all scales. Pay attention to your body. As you continue to enjoy a reduced-calorie diet, providing your body with quality nutrition, and building muscle through exercise, then the weight will begin to come off safely.
What do you do when the scale stops moving? I would love to hear your story!
To purchase Isagenix products to help you lose fat and increase your energy contact Tamara @ 604-783-6022 or exclusivefitness@shaw.ca
Yours in health & Fitness,
Tamara Kosaba