You ever just scroll through instagram or google search how to shed unwanted body fat? I think we’ve all had that moment of pure frustration when you’ve searched everything and just can’t get a simple answer! Or maybe you’ve tried all the diets that are floating around the internet and they just haven’t panned out how you wanted. Well, hang in there! There are 3 simple things you can do to start your journey to loosing body Fat!
- Reduce Calorie intake! This seems like a no brainer but it seems to get lost in all the “Keto”, “carnivore”, “whole 30” talk. I hate to burst anyones bubble you can do all of these and it may not be a bad thing but you MUST have a caloric deficit and in my opinion you MUST have all of the macronutrients to function optimally! So, regardless of how you eat and what you eat you have to get those calories down to get sustainable weight loss. My recommendation to anyone on the street is this: Stop drinking your calories, Only eat one plate of food and try to eat at regular intervals to keep from overeating.
- Add Lean Mass – The best way to start burning more calories while you’re not exercising is to add more muscle to your body. This does NOT mean you have to get huge rather it means that whatever you weigh you want to tip the percentage of your mass toward muscle rather than fat! Its like upgrading from a Prius to a Corvette, the corvette is plain and simple going to burn more gas and in this situation that’s a good thing!
- Drink more WATER – The rule is that for every pound of body weight a person needs to drink half an oz of water. Why you might ask will this help you lose weight? There are a few reasons. First, its an appetite suppressant and you’ll just eat less. Second, your body requires water to metabolize carbohydrates and fat which is ultimately how you burn the fat. Thirdly, it’s been shown that drinking cold water will actually speed UP your metabolism by 1-2 percent for a few hours after drinking it. Lastly, its detoxifying and is going to help your kidneys function well and just keep your body running cleaner.
Now this is a super general and super simple explanation of a few of the ways we can lose body fat and it should get you thinking about what you can do in your day to day. I will write a detailed nutrition breakdown another day! If you have any questions or want help getting your nutrition contact me or check out our website brofittraining.com
Stay Classy Y’all
Ben
Elite Chiropractic 