Fitness tips to get you in shape for the New Year!
Plan ahead folks... Summer is going to show up whether we like it or not, and why not look great in a bathing suit? The easiest way to lose weight is over time, so I urge you to plan ahead. If you are up ten pounds from your comfort level, start doing your gym time NOW. Do not wait until 2 weeks before you plan on being out to hit the gym, mainly because you will probably be 20 pounds over your comfort level instead, but also because maintaining your body is much easier to do than trying to either get buff, or lose weight quick.
We are here to help you out to reach your goal. Obviously having the right equipment will help you in the long run, but also focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a combination of a good diet and exercise.
A couple of quick pointers:
1.) While a target weight is easy to track, I feel weights fluctuate too much. Drink too much water or eat too much and your scale will be doing backflips. Don't make weight your primary goal. Muscle mass weighs more than fat, so when you get stronger, you will be burning fat and gaining muscle mass. Now with that being said, if you are trying to lose a substantial amount of weight it will be a necessity to watch the scale, but if you are 10-20 pound over your target, don't let the scale scare you.
2.) Be consistent. You will stumble, but if you plan ahead, you will have plenty of time to get back on your feet. The winter is the best time to start getting your body (and life) into shape!
3.) Have a support group. If you are going to the gym, go with someone consistently, or if you are working out from home, make sure you have someone you are accountable to (husband, wife, best friend, parents, etc.). We as humans hate failure and are much more likely to succeed if we have to openly tell someone if we failed or succeeded.
The most important aspect of a proper fitness journey is DIET. Eat right and don't over eat. Here are a couple tools to help you eat healthy.
Cause, Ain't nobody got time for that. Super easy to learn and cooks your complete meal for you in under an hour (most of the time). It's like the modern day crock-pot on steroids. The added recipes on their own app makes life even easier.
Another great brand is the Instant-Pot Pressure cooker with over 3,800 reviews, 3,100 of those are 5 stars... And if you really need some inspiration, check out the recipes that flood Pinterest. Either of these are a solid buy and you will definitely get your money's worth.
Supplements help the world go round. Thats for darn sure.
As you probably already know, protein helps your muscles recover after an intense day of training and helps your body build that precious muscle mass. You need some supplemental protein in your diet regardless of if you are male/female, young/old, fit/fat. Here are our favorite protein powders.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard
Double rich chocolate is the cream of the crop in flavors. the formula is a relatively well based protein additive with its mid range protein boost (24g), low sugar, low carbs, low calories. It's straight protein, so you are getting more of what you are aiming for.
Or if you really want the best and don't care about price, check out:
Dymatize ISO 100 Whey Protein Powder Isolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 5 lbs- 25g of Hydrolyzed 100% Whey Isolate
- 5.5g of Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) to help build muscle memory and aid in recovery
- 2.7g of L-Leucine to support activation of Muscle Protein Synthesis
- 1g or less of sugar
You may need some other supplements to help you achieve your goals, but make sure you talk to a trainer to ensure you are having a specific tailored diet. Easy healthy food is a given, and so it protein. Actually, fun fact, as a kid I was constantly troubled by chronic headaches. After a visit to the pediatrician, turns out I was just lacking protein in my diet. You know, a kid diet. Cereal i the morning, lunchable and an apple. Diet was changed to an egg and toast in the morning, a homemade turkey sandwich in the afternoon and a little extra meat at dinner. 20 years later, the healthy diet is still in play and still helps maintain weight and allows my body to become defined easily. I am by no mean a supermodel yet, but ask again in a couple months!
Just in case you needed some suggestions on some other great additions.
- BSN SYNTHA-6 Whey Protein Powder, Micellar Casein, Milk Protein Isolate, Chocolate Milkshake, 48 Servings (Packaging May Vary)- OPTIMUM NUTRITION Serious Mass Weight Gainer Protein Powder, Chocolate, 12 Pound
That should be a solid start to your new life. Make sure sign up for our email alerts and feel free to browse our collection of fitness attire, workout gear and so much more!
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May your day be filled with Happiness and Protein!
-Scott ShawRAW Built Tech
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