Do you find yourself constantly striving for the best ways to lose body fat? However every exercise plan or new diet that you try never seems to do the trick! I think the main problem people face when looking for ways to reduce body fat is that they start off motivated and upbeat, but a few days/weeks later everything goes to pot.

This occurs because you and your body are trying new things and you need to gradually ease yourself in. By starving yourself, i can guarantee your diet won’t last longer than a week. The same can be said for exercise – you decide to go all out in a bid to shed those unwanted pounds and a few days later when your body is aching and can take no more, you give up!

The key to any weight or fat loss program is “everything in moderation”:-

1) Start by being generally more active. So in the morning on the way to work, get off the bus one stop earlier. Again with the train, take a different route that means a longer walk. Park the car further away from the office and walk the extra bit. At work take the stairs rather than the elevator, walk to rubbish bin rather than aiming misguided potshots at it. Every little bit counts!

2) Make a few small but significant changes to your meals. This honestly is one of the best ways to reduce body fat. Grill rather than fry. Half the amount oil if you have to fry or switch to virgin olive oil. If eating your favourite meal, then fill your plate up with half to three quarters of the normal amount and chew! By slowly savouring your food for up to 20 minutes, your brain has enough time to let your stomach know that it is full and satisfied. Some people have different methods for making their meal last longer. You could try putting your folk down after every mouthful. Or there is making sure you chew each mouthful 14 times.

3) Prepare some of your meals in advance. One of the main problems with diet and nutrition is that we wrongly believe it will involve more effort in the kitchen. This leads to constant snacking and living off processed microwave meals instead. Not good! Try spending 2-3 hours on Sunday evening preparing for the week ahead. Chop up fruit, vegetables or salad for the week ahead and store them in an airtight container. Half bake a few jacket potatoes. Cook up 4 large portions of a healthy meal and then store them in freezer bags in, yes you guessed it..the freezer!

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