Losing weight and losing fat mass are not the same thing; they may go hand in hand, but they are quite different.
See, you can lose weight by partaking in a diet that forces you to nearly starve yourself or by running for hours on end every day.
But this kind of weight loss is water and muscle weight loss; water weight loss is only temporary and muscle weight loss is quite dangerous.
If you want to lose weight and stay healthy, fat loss is the way to go.
The gist of it is that you must burn more calories than you consume (this does not mean consume less, it means burn more).
There are various ways to do this; burn more than you eat.
As already mentioned consuming less is one way but is not wise.
Your body needs a certain number of calories to perform simple, daily functions; so, whatever you do, do not cut calories less than 1500 (the human body needs anywhere from 1500-2200, which is dependent upon type, build, and shape).
Just know that consuming less than your body needs can, and will, bring negative results.
The best option is to work out; exercise to the point that you burn more than you consume.
One option is to perform significant cardiovascular exercise.
This means that you perform some sort of cardiovascular routine for several minutes, 30-60, nearly every single day.
Interval training is one way to accomplish this goal.
Interval training consists of fast pace cardio for a period of time then slower cardio for a period of time until your workout session is complete.
This will help you to burn more calories than consumed when performed properly.
On the other hand, you could perform something known as strength training exercises.
These types of exercises burn more calories than cardiovascular exercises do, they take less time, and they provide you with great benefits.
See, strength training exercises help you to build and tone the muscle mass that you already have.
Why does this matter you might ask.
Well, muscle naturally burns fat; therefore, the more muscle you have the more calories you will burn even when you are not working out.
Additionally, you do not need to perform these routines near as frequently as you would a cardiovascular routine.
This is not to say that an interval program is bad, it will give you the intended results of burning more than you consume.
But, there are many people who cannot find time to perform these routines as frequently as needed.
Or even some who just cannot perform at the high intensities needed.
Strength training, on the other hand, can easily be performed by anybody, even children.
First off, you only need 2-3 times a week where you can set aside about 30 minutes.
Secondly, there is no need for equipment or gym membership, although if you choose it is fine.
See, strength training can be done with the weight of your own body; think sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, etc.
Losing weight should no longer be a focus, rather you should focus on losing fat; to do this you must use more calories than you consume.
There are many different ways to achieve this goal, but for long-lasting results, good healthy, and a sexy you, a proper strength training routine is the only option.
There is no time like today to start; every day is a new day; give yourself as many as you can.
See, you can lose weight by partaking in a diet that forces you to nearly starve yourself or by running for hours on end every day.
But this kind of weight loss is water and muscle weight loss; water weight loss is only temporary and muscle weight loss is quite dangerous.
If you want to lose weight and stay healthy, fat loss is the way to go.
The gist of it is that you must burn more calories than you consume (this does not mean consume less, it means burn more).
There are various ways to do this; burn more than you eat.
As already mentioned consuming less is one way but is not wise.
Your body needs a certain number of calories to perform simple, daily functions; so, whatever you do, do not cut calories less than 1500 (the human body needs anywhere from 1500-2200, which is dependent upon type, build, and shape).
Just know that consuming less than your body needs can, and will, bring negative results.
The best option is to work out; exercise to the point that you burn more than you consume.
One option is to perform significant cardiovascular exercise.
This means that you perform some sort of cardiovascular routine for several minutes, 30-60, nearly every single day.
Interval training is one way to accomplish this goal.
Interval training consists of fast pace cardio for a period of time then slower cardio for a period of time until your workout session is complete.
This will help you to burn more calories than consumed when performed properly.
On the other hand, you could perform something known as strength training exercises.
These types of exercises burn more calories than cardiovascular exercises do, they take less time, and they provide you with great benefits.
See, strength training exercises help you to build and tone the muscle mass that you already have.
Why does this matter you might ask.
Well, muscle naturally burns fat; therefore, the more muscle you have the more calories you will burn even when you are not working out.
Additionally, you do not need to perform these routines near as frequently as you would a cardiovascular routine.
This is not to say that an interval program is bad, it will give you the intended results of burning more than you consume.
But, there are many people who cannot find time to perform these routines as frequently as needed.
Or even some who just cannot perform at the high intensities needed.
Strength training, on the other hand, can easily be performed by anybody, even children.
First off, you only need 2-3 times a week where you can set aside about 30 minutes.
Secondly, there is no need for equipment or gym membership, although if you choose it is fine.
See, strength training can be done with the weight of your own body; think sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, etc.
Losing weight should no longer be a focus, rather you should focus on losing fat; to do this you must use more calories than you consume.
There are many different ways to achieve this goal, but for long-lasting results, good healthy, and a sexy you, a proper strength training routine is the only option.
There is no time like today to start; every day is a new day; give yourself as many as you can.