When I started losing weight, I figured that there was no way I could put myself on exercise bikes or ellipticals and keep my goal of losing weight at my desired weight without working for it. I figured, if I just had to eat healthy, do aerobic workouts and have a strict weight loss plan, then I’d be fine. I figured it would be easier for me to keep the weight off when I didn’t have to work for it. Plus, I really didn’t like the idea of not having any control over what I ate or how much I exercised. The thought of not exercising was scary.
I started researching active health and nutrition and found out that you don’t have to be inactive to lose weight. You don’t have to skip meals, starve yourself, drink only juice or water or do anything else that isn’t good for your body in order to lose weight. The secret is to eat healthy, do regular exercises, and add a little active health to your lifestyle. Sounds simple doesn’t it? Well, in theory, it is, but sometimes people get scared and jump in too fast without learning about the best way to lose weight without exercise.
When I started losing weight without exercising, it was scary to see how much slower I was losing and how much less energy I had. After learning a little bit more about calories and how you can use resistance training to lose weight, I started to find that I was using resistance training to workout more and feel better. Resistance training combined with healthy eating made a great combination to reach my goal.
If you’re looking into ways to put weight on without exercise, look at your calorie intake. You need more calories than you are burning each day to keep your lean muscle mass. Lean muscle mass is what burns fat. You can increase your lean muscle mass by eating more foods that are high in calories and protein. Protein is especially important for people who are losing weight without exercise as well as for those trying to gain muscle mass.
After learning how to increase the amount of calories that you burn and how to create a calorie deficit so that your body weight requires more energy, the next step is to focus on exercise. I prefer to work with a program called Total Gym because it gives me multiple exercises in one workout. I also get a personal trainer so that I have someone who knows how to do exercises properly and can help make sure I’m doing them correctly and getting the most benefit out of each workout. This is very important because an improper exercise routine will leave you feeling tired and out of shape after only a few days. A good personal trainer can also challenge you if you’re not doing an exercise correctly and help make you do it right.
Finally, the final piece of the puzzle for successful weight loss is maintaining a healthy diet. It’s important to eat a balanced diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy products. You should try to avoid high-calorie foods as much as possible. To help you stick to your diet and make it effective you should include some type of regular exercise in your plan. Whether you do an exercise program or use a cardio machine, make sure you are following the right diet rules. Weight loss and exercise go hand in hand.
