The basic equation for weight loss, as we all know, is to burn off more calories in a day than we take in. Even though the math seems easy to understand, losing unwanted fat is still difficult.
One common issue for people, even when they eat right and exercise, is hitting a weight loss plateau. When this happens the exercise and nutrition program that had been working for you to take pounds off is now only sufficient to maintain the weight.
So, by going back to the basic equation, you know you either need to ramp up your workouts or tone down your eating. But if you have already cut your calories to a minimum, by reducing your intake further this can actually backfire on you by slowing down your metabolism.
You MUST eat to lose weight; it’s just about eating smart, eating frequently, and convincing your body that you are not starving it. Many studies show that people who eat regularly and take in sufficient calories lose more weight than those who cut out meals.
If you feel your nutritional intake is appropriate and has hit a plateau, try changing up your fitness routine.
Interval training is a great tool for pushing past plateaus. It burns a ton of calories in a short amount of time and can improve your overall cardiovascular fitness. A regular and sufficiently intense strength training routine is also vital for jumpstarting metabolism and getting your weight loss back on track.
So while it is true that you need to take in fewer calories than you burn in a day to lose weight, there are limits to how low you should go for your caloric intake. Push yourself harder and smarter in your workouts and you’ll likely push past that plateau.
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