Wednesday, December 20, 2006

6 Tips for fat loss



1. Have a fat loss goal. Follow it. Relentlessly.

2. Drink lot's of water. Yeah, you heard it right. Water is essential for all normal physiological process in the body. Water accounts for approximately 73% of lean body mass, and drinking at least a gallon of water helps in fat loss.

2. Eat small meals in a day, high in fiber, protein, moderate carbohydrates and low in fat. High fiber diet (vegetables, fruits, whole wheat etc) gives a sense of satiety and reduces appetite.

3. Get a good carido work out at least twice a week (jogging, walking, swimming etc. It should last for at least 20 intense minutes followed by cooling down for 5 mins. One very efficient way is to use the stairs and chose to walk rather than using the car,whenever possible.

4. Do progressive weight training at least thrice a week.

5. Measure your fat with a fat caliper and track your fat loss.


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