Most fitness professionals agree that losing about 2 pounds of fat a week is safe. But dramatic weight loss is not recommended. So, what do you do when you have a lot of fat to lose in a short period of time, and don't want to put your health at risk?
The Key Is Fat Loss, Not Weight Loss
The first thing you must realize is what you want is fat loss, not weight loss. You want to lose some weight... go to the bathroom right now and come back. You are now lighter. But I bet you don't look any thinner, right?
For get about what the scale says. To look better you need to focus on fat loss. The goal is to lose more than 2 pounds of FAT a week... not just lose more than two pounds a week.
Why Eating Less And Exercising More Is Wrong
When people want to lose fat fast, they typically think they should eat less and exercise more. To safely lose the fat (and lots of it), you need to change your thinking to Eat Better, Exercise Better.
If you reduce your calories dramatically and increase activity, you will lose fat. But you will also lose muscle because your body does not get the nutrients it needs to maintain it.
You need to concentrate on getting the right nutrients to maintain a high level of activity. If you starve yourselves and exert yourself at the same time, you're headed for trouble.
What You Need To Do For Extreme, Safe Fat Loss
To get rid of more than 2 pounds of fat a week you are going to have to work hard. Prepare yourselves, it is not going to be easy. Therefore, I believe youn should pick a specific time period and declare war on fat.
Keeping your fat blasting activities to a short time period, like one month. Dedicate yourself to getting plenty of good healthy protein, fruits, vegetables and water. Pick a fat loss workout that combines resistance training and high intensity intervals.
And to make sure the fat comes off... don't miss a meal or a workout for the entire time!
Losing more than 2 pounds of fat in a week is not going to be easy. However, it is possible to do safely with the right nutrition and exercise plan. So, if you need to lose weight for that special even around the corner... you better get busy.
