Build Foundation

Many people begin a weight loss program with their basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is amount of energy (calories) your body uses in a resting state, in gutter. The key then is to increase your BMR so that you are burning more calories throughout day, every day. Increase amount of calories you burn, increase amount of fat you lose. Makes sense, yes? The best way to increase your BMR is through adding muscle tissue. Females often shudder at idea of adding muscle due to their fear of becoming “bulky.” Relax babe! It’s a little harder to add that kind of muscle mass than you think. Besides, a little muscle mass goes a long way toward achieving a leaner body. And this is what you want, right?

Specificity of Program

After a grueling week of working, weekend is finally upon us, and now we have 2 days to forget all about work and enjoy life with our family and friends. Be careful though, you are now entering that dangerous area we refer to as “The Weekend Zone”.

You see, with weekend break comes all sorts of opportunities for you to deviate away from your weightloss plan and into a potential free fall of over indulgence.

Your weekend break needs to be carefully considered so you are able to enjoy all benefits that break offers, but not at expense off all hard work you have done during week.

Here are 4 thoughts that may be of help you.

1. Plan your outings: If you know in advance that you will be going out for dinner, a luncheon or party, you can minimize damage you do by making sure that you are strict with your eating habits prior to event. Saving your calories during week means you will limit damage you may do, but even better, means you can enjoy outing without feeling guilty.

2. Consider The Consequences: Spontaneous outings happen all time. They are fun to be part of, and being on a weightloss plan should not deny you from taking part in these outings, and enjoying fun of them. What you do need to consider carefully though, is how you handle these situations when they occur. When faced with decision to have burger or an alternative healthier option, just ask yourself how you will feel after you have eaten food, and also whether eating what you ate is getting you closer to your weight-loss goal, or in fact setting you back. Don’t get me wrong, a burger now and then is fine, just give it some prior thought, that’s all.