How To Lose Fat In 4 Simple Steps

 

Losing fat is simple. I know that’s a bold claim, but there are only four steps involved in losing fat. I’ll even go as far as saying that these are the only four steps that work for fat loss. So with that grand introduction, let’s get to it. . .

 

1. Eat real food. In my opinion, real food consists of vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, and nuts. And that’s about it. If you can’t eat it raw or cooked with nothing more than a pointy stick and an open flame, then you probably shouldn’t eat it if you want to lose fat. That means getting rid of the dairy, pasta, bread, rice, and beans. And it definitely means steering clear of any processed junk like cakes and cookies. Here’s another simple tip: if it comes in a box or a wrapper, don’t eat it.

 

2. Train outside of your comfort zone. We can debate about long slow cardio and interval training. We can go back and forth about machines versus free weights. But here is the bottom line: you must always try to do more work than you did previously. This can come in many forms from moving heavier weight, to doing more reps, to completing a workout in less time. The key is to continually push yourself to higher levels.

 

3. Recover. The body needs rest to repair itself between workouts. The most important component of rest is sleep. Rather than prescribe an exact number of hours of sleep you should get each night I’ll say this – get as much sleep as you can. Stress management is also an important factor for recovery. So whether you take a walk in nature, meditate, play with your dog, or get a message, stress reduction techniques should be employed.

 

4. Repeat with consistency. You didn’t gain your belly in a day and you won’t get rid of it in a day. It takes consistent application of the principles above to reduce you belly fat over time. But with dedicated effort you can reach your fat loss goals.
 

I started this article by saying that fat loss is simple. And by simple I mean that there are no complicated formulas or intricate moving parts. Knowing what to do is not the problem, it is the application where so many fail. Yes, fat loss is simple. But simple does not mean easy.
 

Vic Magary has been a fitness trainer for over 10 years helps people lose belly fat with his best selling program, the 31 Day Fat Loss Cure.