When you are trying to lose weight you need to make sure you are burning more calories than you are taking in. This may sound easy, but sometimes it may not seem to be doing the trick. Here are a couple of ways for you to jumpstart your weight loss efforts.
Weights
Weight lifting is a great way to jumpstart your diet, and a fast way to see results. The reason this works is because the more muscle you have the more calories you burn. Another plus is that you are getting great muscle tone and definition at the same time. It may be wise for you to invest in a set of weights that ranges from 3 lbs. to 10 lbs. A set of dumbbells doesn't usually cost a whole lot. When weight lifting you need to remember not to strain yourself, but also not to make it too easy, the point is to gain more muscle.
Intensity
As you continue your exercise routine you may get used to the intensity level and need to bump it up a little. When you can carry on a conversation during your exercise you may need to boost the intensity. Try making the movements deeper and bigger so your muscles get a better workout. When you start doing this it will make it harder to carry on a whole conversation, short sentences are better. Once again you need to make sure you don't increase the intensity too much at one time.
Fun
Even though it is called a routine, you need to make sure you keep yourself interested and having fun. By switching it up a little bit you will keep your mind and body more concentrated on the task at hand. Try working different muscles, remember more muscle means more calorie burn. When you have fun working out it is easier to sick with your program.
Healthy Choices
You may find it difficult to make healthier food choices when trying to lose weight. When you go to get a snack and can only find junk food it is easy to just take it and eat it instead of a healthy snack. When you go to the store buy healthy snacks that you can take with you in the car or to work so that when you do need a snack you have one that wont require extra exercise.
Competition
If you know of someone you work with that is also on a diet or trying to lose weight this may work in both of your favors. Challenge each other to see who can walk more throughout the day at work. A pedometer will help you keep track of your steps. Make an effort to walk more anytime you can, such as when you go to the restroom choose one that is further away, or walk to ask someone a question instead of calling or using e-mail. By challenging a coworker you will both increase your efforts and it will benefit both of you.
Food Journal
A food journal is a way for you to keep track of what you are taking in on a daily basis. You need to write down what you eat, when you eat it, and how much of it you ate. You may want to add more information to your journal based on your individual needs. The journal may help you see where you are making mistakes in your food choices. Once you find the problem it will be easier to fix.
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