Is Fast Fat Loss Really Easy?

Do you remember learning to ride a bike? 

Probably not.

OK, bad example.   Do you remember teaching your kids how to ride their bike?   Or maybe you just remember the gist of learning to ride a bike.

Was it easy?   Of course it wasn't.   You probably fell off numerous times until you got your balance in check and confidence in line to help keep you upright and going down the block.   Until you had to stop and freaked out and then fell in your neighbor's yard.

But it was simple, wasn't it?   When it came down to it, all riding a bike entailed was balance, confidence and some coordination and you were on your way.

Simple, but not easy.

There's a big difference between simple and easy.

The same correlation can be made when it comes to fat loss.  

Losing fat is very simple, but it's not easy.

When it comes down to it, fat loss entails consuming fewer calories than you expend through your daily activities and metabolism.

Sounds simple, right?   But as you know it's not very easy.

Fat loss takes willpower.

Fast fat loss takes confidence in yourself.

Fat loss takes social support.

Fast fat loss takes having the right exercise program in place, and actually doing it on a consistent basis.

Fat loss takes the knowledge of knowing what to eat and when and knowing what foods and drinks to stay away from.

Simple.   But not easy.

However, it can be done.   All you need to do is understand that it's a simple equation and have the confidence in yourself that you can achieve your goals and will stick to it when the times get tough and move on when you mess up.

Plus you need to do resistance training 3-4 times per week, while training your entire body in each fat loss workout, for 15 minutes, along with some form of cardio work (preferably interval training because it delivers the most bang for the buck and gets you done quicker).

You also need to eat fruits and vegetables and get quality protein from sources like turkey and chicken breast, lean sources of beef, beans, and nuts.   In addition to eating breakfast everyday and limiting your alcohol intake.

Simple right?   You should be nodding your head.

Losing fat doesn't take any fancy gizmo you see on television, nor does it take some over-hyped fat loss supplement that's really just loaded with some form of caffeine which jacks up your nervous system and makes you pee (thus losing water weight and not fat).

Simple, but not easy.

That's the theory behind all my training programs, including my e-book Fat Loss To Go, and always will be.   The fat loss workouts and fat loss nutrition information, when used properly, aren't easy, but is very simple.

By: Ed Scow, NSCA-CPT, LMT

author, Fat Loss To Go - 10 Minute Fat Loss Workout Program Designed For Busy Moms and Dads

www.fatlosstogo.com

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