Have you decided that you are ready to start a weight loss program? It’s a common resolution that many of us make at the beginning of the year. You’ll find plenty of diet plans and weight loss programs to choose from, and everyone has advice. However, most plans fail to help you lose weight and keep it off in the long run, and some diet plans are unhealthy. It is important that when you make the decision to lose weight, you choose the right way to do it. This post touches on 5 common weight loss tips you can – and should – ignore.
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Ignore these 5 common weight loss tips
1. You need long hours of cardio to lose weight
Cardio exercises help to burn fat, which in turn burns calories. But overdoing it can have negative effects including muscle loss and decreased metabolism.
Instead, consider the following ways of incorporating cardio into your weight loss plan:
- Combine moderate cardio with strength training
- Do high intensity interval training
- Limit cardio routines to 20-30 minutes/week
2. Weigh yourself everyday
This is a quick way to get discouraged, especially since your daily weight can fluctuate due to water weight.
Instead, start with your baseline weight, then weigh in once a week as a way to monitor your progress.
3. Don’t skip breakfast
Although breakfast eaters are generally healthier than those who skip it, it really doesn’t matter when it comes to losing weight.
Many recent studies show that it’s the number of calories you consume that determine weight loss - not when you eat.
4. Don’t eat carbs
All carbs aren’t “bad,” and you need some of them for energy. Certain vegetables and fruits, for example, are excellent sources of carbs. For best results, avoid eating processed carbs and sugary beverages.
5. Do crunches to get rid of belly fat
Crunches can help strengthen your abdominal muscles, but doesn’t eliminate the fat. You must lower your overall body fat percentage in order to lose belly fat. This is achieved by combining full body workouts with a healthy weight loss diet plan.
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