When it comes to our health, and the way we want our bodies to look & feel, losing weight can be somewhat of a taboo topic. Some struggle and some breeze through it, so it can be difficult to talk about it if you’re the former. The fact of the matter, however, is that losing a few pounds isn’t actually as difficult as you’d think once you learn a few important fundamentals. Right now, here are a few basic ideas that will make chopping off a little fat so much nicer than the ‘no pain, no gain’ idea:
Don’t Rush Things
A lot of people try crash diets or to lose a particular amount of weight in around 6-8 weeks. Don’t do this as it will rarely work. The best thing to do is to think long-term and make changes to your actual lifestyle. Quick fixes always end up with overindulging and all kinds of physical/mental challenges.
Do Activities You Actually Enjoy
The idea of working out is sometimes seen as a painful and grueling experience when it doesn’t have to be at all. Simply walking and doing something equally as low intensity can work so well. You don’t have to do things you hate when losing weight.
Understand Metabolisms And How Calories Work
At the end of the day, you lose weight when you burn off more calories than you put in – that’s literally it. You have to be below your BMR. If you want to understand a little more about metabolisms and BMR, then this infographic might just help you:
Infographic designed by: Just a One Girl Revolution
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