Effective Weight Loss — No Nonsense from the Personal Training Blog
Effective Weight loss is not a myth — it is possible and it just takes a bit of science and math and a LOT of determination from you.
First you need to really look at your food and exercise habits. Exercise and strength training will really help but your food is a MAJOR key to losing weight.
And the biggest food issue is really not WHAT foods usually, it is HOW MUCH.
A serving of grain is really a slice of bread — but not a giant slice of bread, not a thick slice of bread, not a muffin and not a bagel. A bagel can be 5-6 servings depending on where you buy your bagels. So see where I am going here?
Portion control is extremely important. And getting a handle on exactly what you are eating is another.
I always suggest people keep a diary — at least for the first week to get an honest look at your food. Are you putting in a giant full fat latte every morning — hello!! The more stuff you add to your coffee, the more it becomes a rare treat as opposed to a daily thing. A tall non-fat latte, even a grande, has under 200 calories. But you need to keep in mind those are 200 calories that you need to take from the rest of your day. Many of the chocolate chip or caramel or mocha drinks have as many as 800 calories in them. That is a half day’s calories for many people.
So, first step — WRITE IT DOWN — do an honest analysis of your diet by writing down everything (food, drinks, gum, candy, snacks– EVERYTHING) that you put in your mouth.
Start there — I will add more details here on the Personal Training Blog about step 2 later this week.
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