Post by jan on Mar 15, 2024 6:49:57 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
March 18 through March 24 — Bev
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
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.
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.
11 Take Shots
Of espresso, that is. While it might seem that research is constantly flip-flopping on the benefits of caffeine consumption, there are real benefits to your morning cup of joe. According to Harper’s experience and research, caffeine has been found to help boost performance in the gym and as a result boost overall weight loss results. His preferred caffeinated beverage is espresso, but he says you can also enjoy a cup of black coffee or tea and reap the same benefits.
Of espresso, that is. While it might seem that research is constantly flip-flopping on the benefits of caffeine consumption, there are real benefits to your morning cup of joe. According to Harper’s experience and research, caffeine has been found to help boost performance in the gym and as a result boost overall weight loss results. His preferred caffeinated beverage is espresso, but he says you can also enjoy a cup of black coffee or tea and reap the same benefits.
12 Hydrate, Hydrate, and Then Hydrate Some More
Whatever it takes to increase your water consumption, do it. Whether it’s strategically placing water bottles on your nightstand or on your desk in the office, drinking more water daily will help you lose more weight. Filling up on H20 before meals will help you eat less by making you feel fuller. In addition, boosting your water intake can actually boost your body’s overall calorie burn and actually reduces bloating. For weight loss, Harper recommends consuming a minimum of 80 ounces throughout the day.
Whatever it takes to increase your water consumption, do it. Whether it’s strategically placing water bottles on your nightstand or on your desk in the office, drinking more water daily will help you lose more weight. Filling up on H20 before meals will help you eat less by making you feel fuller. In addition, boosting your water intake can actually boost your body’s overall calorie burn and actually reduces bloating. For weight loss, Harper recommends consuming a minimum of 80 ounces throughout the day.
13 Increase Your Daily Steps
A lot of different factors go into weight loss, but one piece that remains constant is movement. No matter what you’re doing, the more you move, the faster the weight will come off. An easy way to up your daily movement is simply by walking more—and yes, Harper recommends walking as an effective form of exercise (in addition to other types of training, of course). He suggests 45 minutes of low-intensity activity, preferably in the morning when it’s easier to fit into your schedule.
A lot of different factors go into weight loss, but one piece that remains constant is movement. No matter what you’re doing, the more you move, the faster the weight will come off. An easy way to up your daily movement is simply by walking more—and yes, Harper recommends walking as an effective form of exercise (in addition to other types of training, of course). He suggests 45 minutes of low-intensity activity, preferably in the morning when it’s easier to fit into your schedule.
14 Strength Train
Whether you have a set of dusty dumbbells lying around or just your own body weight, it’s important to take part in strengthening exercises to encourage greater fat loss and muscle growth. The best part is, you only need to do them for about 15 minutes per day, five days a week to see results. Anyone can make it through 15 minutes of burpees, squats and bicep curls—no excuses here!
Whether you have a set of dusty dumbbells lying around or just your own body weight, it’s important to take part in strengthening exercises to encourage greater fat loss and muscle growth. The best part is, you only need to do them for about 15 minutes per day, five days a week to see results. Anyone can make it through 15 minutes of burpees, squats and bicep curls—no excuses here!
15 Flavor With Herbs, Spices, and Lemon
Now that you’re cutting way back on salt, it’s time to get friendly with other flavor enhancers. Herbs and lemon juice are calorie-free, nutrient-rich ways to boost the flavor profile of your healthy meals. It’s also an easy way to cut calories by reducing your use of other items like oils, butter, and sauces.
Now that you’re cutting way back on salt, it’s time to get friendly with other flavor enhancers. Herbs and lemon juice are calorie-free, nutrient-rich ways to boost the flavor profile of your healthy meals. It’s also an easy way to cut calories by reducing your use of other items like oils, butter, and sauces.
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