There is no quick fix when it comes to safe, effective, and
sustainable weight loss. The pills, body
wraps, and gadgets that promise you dramatic results are not safe, effective,
or sustainable. You may see a smaller
number on the scale, but what does that number reflect? It shows a decrease in bodyweight, but not
necessarily a decrease in bodyfat. In fact,
most likely it is a loss in water and muscle.
Muscle is the last thing you want to lose because it is your
metabolically active tissue. The only
way to truly rev up your metabolism is by adding muscle to your body. Ladies, I hope we know by now that we are not
designed to bulk up, so do not be afraid to lift heavy weights.
There is, however, a magical pill with amazing benefits -
fat loss, increased lean body mass, improved quality of sleep, improved quality
of life, more energy, and the list goes on.
Interested? Oh, there is one
catch, it takes 30-60 minutes to swallow, must be taken 3-6 times a week, and
the side effects during that 30-60 minutes include sweating, feelings of
exertion, and elevated breathing rate.
You are probably on to me by now.
That jagged little pill is call exercise - the combination of
progressive strength training and interval training.
You cannot out exercise a bad diet. Eighty percent of your results, or lack
thereof, will come from how you fuel your body.
You are what you swallow, so the next time you eat, remember that what
you are about to put in your mouth is about to become a permanent part of your
body.
