Well, we are into 2011 now and want to act on some of our new years goals that will stick!
A problem (more common than you think) that I come across with people all the time is how to lose fat without losing muscle. The truth is, people struggle with this everywhere. The challenge is staying lean with a muscular frame but getting rid of the fat on top of the muscle.So what's the answer then?
Well, there are a few easy tips that I'm going to show you that will absolutely change the way you look at fat loss and will revolutionize your results.
Here they are:
Tip #1 - Don't follow your intuition.
Although your instincts are extremely useful and may be very helpful in other areas of your life - fat loss is simply not one of those areas. Most people intuitively think things like:
- "If I stop eating as much, I'll lose weight"
- "If I cut fat out of my diet, I won't put on any fat"
- "If I exercise my stomach muscles, I'll get a flat stomach"
FALSE!
These all sound like reasonable assumptions but it simply won't work.
Instead of following your intuition, look for some sound, credible advice (don't take the word of your friend who is in the same boat as you with trying to lose fat without losing muscle).
Tip #2 - Work on increasing your muscle mass.
This tip right here can be a little controversial, especially with the ladies, because not everyone wants bigger muscles. The thing is, muscle mass is like an automatic fat burning advantage. Every extra pound of muscle mass you put on will burn extra layers of fat off your body - this is hard science about how your body works.
So instead of doing cardio all the time, try doing some strength training - the intensity and style of your strength training will also determine how much bigger you get, so if you don't want to grow much but just want to get rid of the fat, just start slowly and watch the effects take place.
Tip #3 - Eating, eating, eating.
Too many people mess this part up big time. And you DON'T have to be a health nut to get it right. Here are a few easy rules of thumb when it comes to your regular eating:
- Avoid processed junk foods on a regular basis
- Eat at least some raw foods every day and don't avoid fat
- Find out which foods boost your metabolism the most and eat them regularly
- Don't skimp on your eating - especially DON'T skip meals, it actually makes your body create MORE FAT!
Now that is an easy list of 4 food tips that anyone can put in place. I hope you got something out of this and know a little more about how to lose fat without losing muscle.
