WEIGHT LOSS – COMMIT TO CARDIO AND A HEALTHY DIET

Today everyone is looking for that miracle or secret recipe to losing weight. They are looking for something easy. But there is no easy way to lose the “right” weight, and it is also no secret. It’s basic and simple: burn more calories than you consume.

How does one do that? Commit to Cardio and a healthy diet!  

Many people underestimate the importance of cardio in their workout routine. If you truly want to lose weight, you need to be doing a good 45 minute to 1hour cardio workout 4 to 5 times per week. Less than that will help you to maintain your current weight, but won't help you to shed those kilos.

To make workout practical you need to find what you can enjoy, make it a priority, and work hard while you're at it! There are many options to choose from - running, cycling, cardio machines, and fitness classes.

Quit scheduling your workouts around everything else you have to do at home or at work, and instead schedule everything else around your workout. Write it in your planner if you need to, but don't let anything interfere. If you make it important in your daily routine, then you will find ways to work in everything else you need to do.

And while you're at it, work hard! Get your heart rate up into the aerobic zone and keep it there for at least 30 minutes. This is your workout, if you get into it, get the benefits of it. What's the point of working if you're not working hard? Don't cheat yourself by saying, “I am working out” when all you are doing is giving your body 15 minutes of warm-up."

Cardio exercise is one part of a weight-loss plan. You also need to revamp your eating habits. Also, keep in mind that losing weight is not as easy as it sounds on diet commercials. It takes a lot more commitment than just drinking that delicious shake/green tea for breakfast. And it takes time. Don't try to lose more than ½-1 kilo in about 7-10 days, and don't eat fewer than 1,000 calories per day. On a super-low-calorie diet, you deprive your body of essential nutrients, and you have a tougher time keeping the weight off because your metabolism slows down.

The benefits of a cardio workout routine go far beyond just losing weight and feeling better. Your heart will be healthier, you can lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, it's a stress reducer, you will feel better about yourself, you will have more energy, and the list is endless. So quit making excuses and commit to cardio with a healthy diet today!