Post by jan on Mar 14, 2024 6:27:33 GMT
This round runs from Feb. 12 through March 24
Challengers:
Cherry — Do some form of exercise most days
Cathy — Honestly track everything
Judy — Move more
Holly — Maintain Lifetime at Goal Status
Bev — More cautious of what I'm eating
Jan — Adding more fruits and veggies into my meals, no after-work snacking
Hosts:
Feb. 12 through Feb. 18 — Cherry
Feb. 19 through Feb. 25 — Cathy
Feb. 26 through March 3 — Judy
March 4 through March 10 — Holly
March 11 through March 17 — Jan
15 Rules from Bob Harper to Lose Weight Fast
Though putting on weight is fairly easy, peeling it off is a task that is not quite as simple. Weight loss should be approached as a long, sustainable journey—but sometimes you need to kick your efforts into high gear. Rather than crash dieting or liquefying all your meals, there are certain changes you can make to boost your efforts for lasting effects, even if you lose weight fast.
Challengers:
Cherry — Do some form of exercise most days
Cathy — Honestly track everything
Judy — Move more
Holly — Maintain Lifetime at Goal Status
Bev — More cautious of what I'm eating
Jan — Adding more fruits and veggies into my meals, no after-work snacking
Hosts:
Feb. 12 through Feb. 18 — Cherry
Feb. 19 through Feb. 25 — Cathy
Feb. 26 through March 3 — Judy
March 4 through March 10 — Holly
March 11 through March 17 — Jan
March 18 through March 24 — Bev
Though putting on weight is fairly easy, peeling it off is a task that is not quite as simple. Weight loss should be approached as a long, sustainable journey—but sometimes you need to kick your efforts into high gear. Rather than crash dieting or liquefying all your meals, there are certain changes you can make to boost your efforts for lasting effects, even if you lose weight fast.
From simple diet tweaks and easy to follow exercise tips, Bob Harper has found a formula that produces results. As outlined in his book Jumpstart to Skinny, here are the best tips to support your weight loss agenda—fast.
6 Measure Portions Precisely
Portion control is your secret weapon when it comes to losing weight, so if you’re not measuring out portions exactly, you’re cheating yourself out of real results. Keep your tablespoons level and your ounces true if you’re committed to slimming down. The more accurate your portions, the faster you’ll reach your goals.
Portion control is your secret weapon when it comes to losing weight, so if you’re not measuring out portions exactly, you’re cheating yourself out of real results. Keep your tablespoons level and your ounces true if you’re committed to slimming down. The more accurate your portions, the faster you’ll reach your goals.
7 Be Mindful of Proportions, Too
The sheer volume of food you consume has one of the greatest effects on your weight—for better or worse—but don’t be so quick to discount the overall nutritional makeup of your meals in favor of calorie counting alone. Harper suggests aiming for 40 percent carbs, 40 percent protein, and 20 percent healthy fat in each meal. Too much of any of these could tip the scales in the wrong direction, but just the right amount of each will help you lean out in no time.
The sheer volume of food you consume has one of the greatest effects on your weight—for better or worse—but don’t be so quick to discount the overall nutritional makeup of your meals in favor of calorie counting alone. Harper suggests aiming for 40 percent carbs, 40 percent protein, and 20 percent healthy fat in each meal. Too much of any of these could tip the scales in the wrong direction, but just the right amount of each will help you lean out in no time.
8 Say Goodbye to Happy Hour
If you want your fat to go away, the booze has got to go first. Cutting back on liquid calories—whether it be soda or alcohol—is one of the simplest tweaks you can make to your diet that will have real, tangible results and help you lose weight fast. Alcohol is non-nutritive—and for many, it’s hard to moderate unless you completely wipe out your social calendar. But Harper also points out that alcohol can mess with your metabolism and prevent efficient fat burning. Plus, after a few drinks, your willpower is significantly weaker when it comes to making healthy food choices.
If you want your fat to go away, the booze has got to go first. Cutting back on liquid calories—whether it be soda or alcohol—is one of the simplest tweaks you can make to your diet that will have real, tangible results and help you lose weight fast. Alcohol is non-nutritive—and for many, it’s hard to moderate unless you completely wipe out your social calendar. But Harper also points out that alcohol can mess with your metabolism and prevent efficient fat burning. Plus, after a few drinks, your willpower is significantly weaker when it comes to making healthy food choices.
9 Prepare Meals Ahead of Time
No one ever achieved a six-pack without a little—scratch that—a lot of preparation. Most of us are short on time and sleep, and the two problems combined bring about serious obstacles when it comes to losing weight. However, by picking a night to prepare large batches of healthy food, you set yourself up for success for the rest of the week. Foods like chicken breast, quinoa, and veggies can be prepared in larger quantities and spread out for lunch and dinner throughout the week. Also, make sure to have healthier snacks stocked at all times like fruit and nuts, so you’ll have no excuse not to eat clean!
No one ever achieved a six-pack without a little—scratch that—a lot of preparation. Most of us are short on time and sleep, and the two problems combined bring about serious obstacles when it comes to losing weight. However, by picking a night to prepare large batches of healthy food, you set yourself up for success for the rest of the week. Foods like chicken breast, quinoa, and veggies can be prepared in larger quantities and spread out for lunch and dinner throughout the week. Also, make sure to have healthier snacks stocked at all times like fruit and nuts, so you’ll have no excuse not to eat clean!
10 Put an Emphasis on Protein
If you’re looking to get lean, about 40 percent of your calories should come from protein alone. Protein is essential for helping build and maintain muscle and can also encourage greater fat burn. Even better, consuming adequate amounts of protein can help promote greater feelings of fullness and satiety to prevent overeating later because it helps stabilize blood sugar. Skip the protein supplements and opt for whole food options instead. Harper turns to foods like chicken and ground turkey to get his fix.
If you’re looking to get lean, about 40 percent of your calories should come from protein alone. Protein is essential for helping build and maintain muscle and can also encourage greater fat burn. Even better, consuming adequate amounts of protein can help promote greater feelings of fullness and satiety to prevent overeating later because it helps stabilize blood sugar. Skip the protein supplements and opt for whole food options instead. Harper turns to foods like chicken and ground turkey to get his fix.
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Today is also National Pi(e) day. 3.14 Any plans to celebrate ?
