{"id":5163,"date":"2020-04-15T07:38:26","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T14:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/?p=5163"},"modified":"2022-02-17T12:35:50","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T19:35:50","slug":"beginners-guide-to-fat-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beginner\u2019s Guide To Fat Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hardest part of the fat loss process is believing that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be different. But, it can be if you\u2019re willing to remove the usual complications associated with weight loss and commit to a different approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After helping thousands of people lose weight, the key to building an effective fat loss plan is knowing where to start, building a plan that is sustainable (think easy over restrictive), and having guardrails to help you stay on track.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve been fed a steady diet of misinformation about what your body needs in order to look its best.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this Ultimate Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Fat Loss, we&#8217;ll teach you everything you need to know in this 10,000+ word post. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of what&#8217;s included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_28 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#Where_Do_I_Start_With_Fat_Loss\" title=\"Where Do I Start With Fat Loss?\">Where Do I Start With Fat Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#Fat_Loss_Diets_The_3_Rules_You_Must_Follow\" title=\"Fat Loss Diets: The 3 Rules You Must Follow\">Fat Loss Diets: The 3 Rules You Must Follow<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#How_Do_I_Eat_for_Fat_Loss\" title=\"How Do I Eat for Fat Loss?\">How Do I Eat for Fat Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#2_Reasons_Why_Most_Diets_Fail\" title=\"2 Reasons Why Most Diets Fail\">2 Reasons Why Most Diets Fail<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#The_Best_Fat_Loss_Diets\" title=\"The Best Fat Loss Diets\">The Best Fat Loss Diets<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#How_Can_I_Eat_At_Restaurants_And_Still_Lose_Fat\" title=\"How Can I Eat At Restaurants And Still Lose Fat?\">How Can I Eat At Restaurants And Still Lose Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#Your_Fat_Loss_Meal_Plan_And_Grocery_List\" title=\"Your Fat Loss Meal Plan (And Grocery List)\u00a0\">Your Fat Loss Meal Plan (And Grocery List)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#The_Best_Fat_Loss_Workout\" title=\"The Best Fat Loss Workout\">The Best Fat Loss Workout<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#What_If_I_have_Injuries\" title=\"What If I have Injuries?\u00a0\">What If I have Injuries?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#How_Do_I_Know_If_My_Fat_Loss_Plan_Is_Working\" title=\"How Do I Know If My Fat Loss Plan Is Working?\">How Do I Know If My Fat Loss Plan Is Working?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#Should_I_Weigh_Myself\" title=\"Should I Weigh Myself?\u00a0\">Should I Weigh Myself?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#How_Do_I_Take_Measurements_And_Photos\" title=\"How Do I Take Measurements And Photos?\u00a0\">How Do I Take Measurements And Photos?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#Do_Gender_And_Hormones_Affect_Fat_Loss\" title=\"Do Gender And Hormones Affect Fat Loss?\u00a0\">Do Gender And Hormones Affect Fat Loss?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#Do_Men_And_Women_Have_To_Train_Differently\" title=\"Do Men And Women Have To Train Differently?\u00a0\">Do Men And Women Have To Train Differently?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#How_Does_My_Metabolism_And_Hormones_Impact_Fat_Loss\" title=\"How Does My Metabolism And Hormones Impact Fat Loss?\">How Does My Metabolism And Hormones Impact Fat Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#How_To_Personalize_Your_Fat_Loss_Plan\" title=\"How To Personalize Your Fat Loss Plan\">How To Personalize Your Fat Loss Plan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#Can_I_Drink_Alcohol_And_Lose_Fat\" title=\"Can I Drink Alcohol And Lose Fat?\">Can I Drink Alcohol And Lose Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#Your_Guide_To_Alcohol_And_Fat_Loss\" title=\"Your Guide To Alcohol And Fat Loss\">Your Guide To Alcohol And Fat Loss<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#What_Supplements_Should_I_Take_For_Fat_Loss\" title=\"What Supplements Should I Take For Fat Loss?\">What Supplements Should I Take For Fat Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#Should_You_Use_A_Fitness_Tracker\" title=\"Should You Use A Fitness Tracker?\u00a0\">Should You Use A Fitness Tracker?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#How_Should_I_Track_My_Workouts\" title=\"How Should I Track My Workouts?\">How Should I Track My Workouts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#Cut_The_BS_Fat_Loss_Techniques_To_Ignore\" title=\"Cut The BS: Fat Loss Techniques To Ignore\">Cut The BS: Fat Loss Techniques To Ignore<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/beginners-guide-to-fat-loss\/#The_Final_Word_How_Much_Fat_Loss_Is_Too_Much\" title=\"The Final Word: How Much Fat Loss Is Too Much?\">The Final Word: How Much Fat Loss Is Too Much?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_I_Start_With_Fat_Loss\"><\/span>Where Do I Start With Fat Loss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All (and we do mean all) successful fat loss diets and programs have one thing in common: they are sustainable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one diet is best for fat loss. And, that\u2019s maybe the hardest idea to accept because of diet culture. It is a gross overstatement to say that avoiding any one food is \u201call it takes\u201d to lose fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s carbs, fat, wheat, dairy, gluten, sugar, late-night eating, or processed and\/or packaged foods. And that\u2019s not a guess. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annualreviews.org\/doi\/full\/10.1146\/annurev-publhealth-032013-182351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yale researchers took a look at many diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and compared low-carb, low-fat, low-glycemic, Mediterranean, mixed\/balanced (DASH), Paleolithic, vegan, and elements of other diets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their findings? There isn\u2019t a clear winner because all can work for fat loss. The real secret is relying on a few principles (more protein, fruits, and vegetables, fewer processed foods), and finding a plan that you can stick with for a long period of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diets that work all share one common trait: help you create a calorie deficit that you can maintain for a long period of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That second part \u2014 the duration \u2014 is the most underrated and important part of making fat loss last. Most people have experienced losing weight, but it\u2019s usually for a short period of time, somewhere around 2 to 8 weeks. It feels good when it happens, but it\u2019s incredibly frustrating when the weight loss stops and the pounds find a way back on to your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what dietary strategy you choose (low-carb, counting macros and calories, etc.) or workout plan you follow, you can\u2019t escape the physics of fat loss. To lose fat, you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18025815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need to consume fewer calories than your body burns every day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is called a \u201ccalorie deficit.\u201d It\u2019s like gravity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because you\u2019re eating fewer calories than you need, your body will burn stored fat for energy. This is how fat loss happens.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s another way to think of it: Your body needs a certain number of calories just to handle its daily functioning, such as keeping your heart beating, fueling your brain, powering digestion, and helping you move around.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is called your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5388457\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you think of your metabolism, this is what we\u2019re talking about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create a calorie deficit a few different ways, but it\u2019s most efficient to do with a combination of diet and exercise. And, we\u2019ll show you exactly how to make that happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fat_Loss_Diets_The_3_Rules_You_Must_Follow\"><\/span><strong>Fat Loss Diets: The 3 Rules You Must Follow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fat-Loss-Rules-You-Must-Follow.jpg\" alt=\"Fat Loss Rules You Must Follow\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fat-Loss-Rules-You-Must-Follow.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fat-Loss-Rules-You-Must-Follow-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fat-Loss-Rules-You-Must-Follow-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fat-Loss-Rules-You-Must-Follow-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dozens <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of different methods (and we\u2019ll talk about some of those below) that can help you create a calorie deficit. And, while that could feel stressful, it should be freeing. It means you don\u2019t need to swear off pasta, pizza, or other foods you love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need to adjust how much you eat of those foods? Sure. But, knowing that every effect fat loss diet has some flexibility is a game-changer. In fact, research from the University of Alabama found that people who follow diets where they have flexibility are more likely to lose fat \u2014 and keep the weight off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More importantly, you don\u2019t need to try dozens of methods. You just need one that fits you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mindset of doing multiple things to cut calories is where most people go wrong. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radical, dramatic diet methods and workouts lead to burnout and falling off your diet once again. You need a plan that is stable and sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a ketogenic (keto) diet as an example. It can definitely work for fat loss, but it\u2019s very restrictive and not a good fit for anyone that likes carbs. Can you try it? Sure. But, if you can only sustain it for 1-2 months, within 3-4 months there\u2019s a high likelihood you\u2019ll weigh <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than when you started, and that\u2019s not a good trade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is, there are only 3 fat loss rules that matter. Focus on these 3 rules (and you don\u2019t have to be perfect) and you will lose fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-4 maxbutton maxbutton-born-fitness-coaching-fat-loss\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/coaching\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Want a personalized fat loss plan? Our coaches can create a plan for you. Find out more here.<\/span><\/a>\n<h3><b>Rule #1: Adjust Your Diet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat loss doesn\u2019t have to be painfully hard, but it does require changes that result in you eating few enough calories so your body can burn fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many diets will suggest there\u2019s another barrier \u2014 whether it&#8217;s carbohydrates and insulin, or gluten and inflammation, or lectins and toxins \u2014 science has shown over and over again that you need a caloric deficit to lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your belly comes from eating too many unused calories. If you overeat, you\u2019ll store fat, regardless of what foods those calories come from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, that\u2019s not to say some people don\u2019t need to avoid certain foods or ingredients due to food allergies (which is an entirely different, super-interesting topic), but the truth is most people are overreacting and cutting foods from their diet because they\u2019ve been tricked into believing these \u201cbad foods\u201d are a health problem. They\u2019re not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re trying to understand nutrition, it\u2019s best to consider the words of Mike Israetel, Ph.D., professor of exercise science at Temple University:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cUltimately, successfully countering weight gain and obesity is a combination of many nutrition and behavioral principles that keep the fundamentals (like calorie balance) in mind. Catchphrase demonization of a single nutrient as a magic-bullet cure is unlikely to ever be the solution, and\u2013in fact\u2013more likely to create problems and confusion about how to fight obesity.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you might be thinking, \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, everyone says that if I just remove carbs I\u2019ll lose weight.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers have examined that exact thing. One study in particular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23035144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compared carbohydrate intake ranging anywhere from 4 to 45 percent of total calories in low-carb diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and fat content at 30 percent or lower in low-fat diets<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what the researchers found:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-fat diets were slightly more effective at lowering total cholesterol and LDL.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-carb diets were more effective at increasing HDL and decreasing triglycerides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diet was more effective than the other at reducing bodyweight, waist girth, blood pressure, glucose, and insulin levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This overall lack of differential effects led the authors to conclude that both low-carb and low-fat diets are viable options for reducing weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need to stop trying to blame individual foods. They are not the problem. Certain tactics \u2014 like eating fruits and vegetables \u2014 might <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3225890\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help with weight loss and maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But, at the end of the day, controlling weight gain is more about total calorie balance than any particular food. If you can make that your focus, you will go a long way towards ending the vicious cycle of going on (and off) diets and feel more in control of the entire fat loss process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Rule #2: Prioritize Strength Training<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve probably heard that you can\u2019t \u201cout-train\u201d (or out-cardio) your diet, right?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s true. How much you eat will dictate the majority of your fat loss efforts, no matter how hard you work in the gym.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s why: you don\u2019t actually burn that many calories during your workout. A hard 30-minute strength training session will <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burn anywhere from 180-266 calories<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for most people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s not a lot. A Starbucks Vanilla Latte takes care of that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28871849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, strength training <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> important if you want to shed unwanted pounds of fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more importantly, keep them off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s why: When you\u2019re eating in a calorie deficit, your body has to find energy somewhere. Ideally, you want your body to pull this energy from your fat stores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, your body can also break down existing muscle for energy depending on how you\u2019re training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s no good because when you start to lose hard-earned muscle, your body will begin burning less and less calories each day. This makes it harder for you to keep losing fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why \u201cweight loss\u201d shouldn&#8217;t be your goal. <\/span><b>The goal is to reduce your body fat while keeping (or even increasing) the amount of muscle you have.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the best way to do that is by training hard during your diet. This signals your body to hold on for dear life to that muscle &#8212; because it needs it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh, and here\u2019s an added bonus: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when you add resistance training to your routine, it can speed up the weight loss process by making your muscles more efficient fat-burning furnaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the now-more-muscular you (looking good!) exercises, you\u2019re able to do more work, which will help you burn more calories during the workout and your day-to-day life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure where to start with a workout? Don\u2019t worry, we gotchu. You\u2019ll find a complete 12-week fat loss strength training below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Rule #3: Don&#8217;t Underestimate Sleep<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are, you\u2019re not sleeping enough (thanks, Netflix).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And here\u2019s why that\u2019s a big problem. Not sleeping enough can make you hungrier, desire bigger portions, and crave higher-calorie foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh, and it can cause you to lose muscle <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">instead <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of fat during your diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yikes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping less than six hours triggers the area of your brain that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/89\/11\/5762\/2844744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increases your need for food while also depressing leptin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stimulating ghrelin (hormones that help control or stimulate your appetite).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that\u2019s not enough, sleep loss also creates an internal battle that makes it feel almost impossible to lose fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you don\u2019t sleep enough, your cortisol levels rise. This is the stress hormone that is frequently associated with fat gain. Cortisol also activates reward centers in your brain that make you want food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, the loss of sleep causes your body to produce more ghrelin. A combination of high ghrelin and cortisol shut down the areas of your brain that leave you feeling satisfied after a meal, meaning you feel hungry all the time\u2014even if you just ate a big meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, it gets worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hen you\u2019re sleepy (as little as 1-2 hours of missed sleep), you\u2019re much more likely to eat foods you would typically be able to resist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to researchers at the University of Chicago, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/307203.php#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep deprivation is kinda like getting high.<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Sleep restriction seems to augment the endocannabinoid system, the same system targeted by the active ingredient of marijuana, to enhance the desire for food intake.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, you\u2019re far more likely to say \u201cscrew it\u201d and eat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-calorie foods that can easily sabotage your fat loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, according to researchers in South Carolina,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/bornfitness.us5.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8b2040ea483e64fc7fd10c8da&amp;id=3eb604fd01&amp;e=8f29f9a226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleeping one hour less per night<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a week could cause you to hold on to more fat and lose more muscle when trying to lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even more interesting, the study participants were allowed to catch up on sleep as much as they wanted on the weekends, but still went from losing mostly fat to losing primarily lean mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line: Not enough sleep means you\u2019re likely to feel hungry, reach for bigger portions, and desire every type of food that is bad for you\u2014and you don\u2019t have the proper brain functioning to tell yourself, \u201cNo!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Do I Know What Good Sleep Is?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great night of sleep starts with small decisions you make during the day. To set yourself up for success, when possible, curb your alcohol and caffeine consumption around 3 pm. (We realize on some nights this just won\u2019t be possible, but \u2014 remember \u2014 you don\u2019t need to be perfect, just need to be consistent.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s why: while alcohol can make you feel sleepy, it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20090901\/Alcohol-consumption-disrupts-circadian-rhythm-in-humans.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disrupts your deep sleep cycles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, while you might be asleep, you\u2019re not getting the restorative sleep your body craves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, alcohol can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17612945\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce your melatonin production by up to 20 percent.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever noticed that when you drink, you wake up feeling even more tired? A lack of restorative sleep is part of the reason why.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same goes for caffeine. For most of us, it brings us life every morning. But, the stimulating effects of coffee can linger in your system. A small cup of coffee will affect your mind and body (and therefore disrupt your sleep) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Caffeine-Pharmacology.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">up to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 hours<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after you drink it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, the seemingly innocent cup around 4 pm or after dinner can have more of a negative impact than you might think.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s time for bed, try to prioritize your sleep hygiene. Here are a few simple tips that will help you improve your sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit your time spent on electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your room as dark as possible. Can\u2019t see your hand in front of your face? You\u2019re on the right track.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your room cold, around 65-67 degrees seems to work best for most people.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more detailed (and surprising) reasons you might be struggling with your sleep, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/solving-sleep-problems-non-obvious-solutions-to-better-rest-and-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check out this article.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Eat_for_Fat_Loss\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Eat for Fat Loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-eat-for-fat-loss.jpg\" alt=\"how to eat for fat loss\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-eat-for-fat-loss.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-eat-for-fat-loss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-eat-for-fat-loss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-eat-for-fat-loss-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the rules of fat loss, it\u2019s time to put them into action. We\u2019ll provide the tips that will help you find the right diet for you, as well as how to navigate all of the typical traps that cause you to fall off your plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Fat Loss 101: How to Create A Caloric Deficit You Can Maintain<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, creating a calorie deficit is the foundation of any fat loss because without it you will not lose weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create a calorie deficit you need to burn more calories than you consume. That can be done in two ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing physical activity (this can be as simple as increasing the number of steps you take per day).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing the number of calories you eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, it takes a combination of the two so you don\u2019t fall into the common burnout traps of extreme dieting or training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot of information and a lot of confusion about dieting: which plan to pick, how to stay consistent, what to do when eating out, conflicting information about supplements, and what the heck is a macro anyway?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, we\u2019ve got your back. Everything you need to know from why most diets fail to if you can have alcohol on a diet plan. Read on and find out how to eat for fat loss.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-4 maxbutton maxbutton-born-fitness-coaching-fat-loss\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/coaching\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Want a personalized fat loss plan? Our coaches can create a plan for you. Find out more here.<\/span><\/a>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Reasons_Why_Most_Diets_Fail\"><\/span><b>2 Reasons Why Most Diets Fail<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be asking yourself, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cwhy can\u2019t I lose weight?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may believe you are destined to never lose weight because dieting is too hard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have tried and failed at several types of diets and can\u2019t figure out why nothing is working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what you think or believe, we\u2019ve worked with everyone from those who need to lose 10 pounds to those who need to lose 150 pounds. We know the hurdles and understand what it takes to overcome them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are two reasons why most diets fail for most people and how to set yourself up for success. If you can avoid these mistakes, the fat loss process becomes much easier<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fat Loss Mistake #1: Choosing Perfection Over Consistency\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screw perfection. No one is perfect, so it is time you cut yourself a break when it comes to your diet. You need to have self-compassion and patience if you\u2019re going to succeed in any goal, and that includes fat loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people quit fat loss programs because they screw up once and think, &#8220;I ruined it!&#8221; That could <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be further from the truth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re going to have days where you can\u2019t (or didn\u2019t) eat as well as you want.\u00a0 The key is to not abandon the plan when you have an off-plan day. Instead, clear the slate and get right back on your plan as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also know that being perfect doesn\u2019t mean \u201ceating clean\u201d all the time. This sets you up for failure early on. It creates the idea that you are either on or off a plan&#8211;this shows up as the \u201call or nothing\u201d feeling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot of space between eating \u201cclean\u201d and eating like a dumpster fire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to stop the \u201call-or-nothing\u201d cycle.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are like most people who try to lose weight, you have experienced the all-or-nothing feeling of dieting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It feels something like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You did great all week. Then, a co-worker brings donuts in on Friday morning to celebrate a birthday. You enjoy a couple of donuts and now you feel like you failed. So you think, \u201cscrew it, I messed up so I may as well have more and start again on Monday.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Later that day you have cake at lunch because screw it.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That night you order the extra cheese appetizer and drink all the beer &#8212; because, you know, \u201cscrew it, I already messed up today.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You notice how all or nothing mentality starts to become a slippery slope and will ultimately prevent you from making progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is what you need to do instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of your food choices on a scale from 1- 10.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 = the worst possible food you can think of. Perhaps a greasy burger, deep-fried in lard, with bacon and cheese. (This is the \u201cALL\u201d)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 = the healthiest food you can imagine. Kale salad with lean protein sprinkled with magic pixie dust. (This is the \u201cNOTHING\u201d)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, consider everything you eat and all the choices you make exist somewhere in between 1 and 10. You have the opportunity to eat foods that fall between the two extremes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goal is to think of ways you can make each meal \u201ca little bit better\u201d and move up the scale one or two steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is an example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting with a double bacon cheeseburger and fries. Let\u2019s call this a 2 on the scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swap the double for a single. Exchange the fries for a baked potato. You just moved up the scale from a 2 to a 5. Pretty awesome!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a side salad and you are looking at a solid 6 or 7.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start to look at food as a scale rather than all or nothing, you have a lot of control to make adjustments to the foods you eat without completely giving up on the diet or restricting all the foods you love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fat Loss Mistake #2: Having The Wrong Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oftentimes, diets fail because they don\u2019t match the person. Just because a diet worked for Susan the keto-loving yogi doesn\u2019t mean it will work for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, a diet plan is just not a good fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember Susan the yogi? She hates carbs, so keto was a great route for her.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You? Your middle name is \u201cunlimited pasta.\u201d Good luck feeling confident about sticking to keto for more than 30 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to \u201cdiet\u201d, make sure you are picking a method that works best for you based on your lifestyle and preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Match Your Personality to a Diet<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5202 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1-700x525.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5204 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-1-700x525.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Counting-Macros.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6022 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Counting-Macros.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Counting-Macros.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Counting-Macros-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Counting-Macros-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Counting-Macros-700x525.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5206 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4-700x525.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5207 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/5.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/5-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/5-700x525.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5208 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-700x525.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Fat_Loss_Diets\"><\/span><strong>The Best Fat Loss Diets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We gave you the pros and cons of many popular diets. But, you may still be curious about the \u201cbest\u201d diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[drumroll\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has proven that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annualreviews.org\/doi\/full\/10.1146\/annurev-publhealth-032013-182351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best diet is the one you can stick with for a long period of time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (depending on the goal) while maintaining high compliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High compliance means you are flowing the plan 80-90% of the time during the week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you know if your nutrition compliance is high? Use this mindset as a reference:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat loss occurs over time. It&#8217;s not one day at a time. It&#8217;s more like 1-2 weeks at a time. That&#8217;s where the 80% rule comes in: If you look at things in a 2-week spurt, and you have 14 days, that means you only need to be on point 11 out of 14 days. You can also break this down by meals. So say 3 meals per day, then 52 meals every 2 weeks. That would mean 42 meals on point, or 10 meals where you let loose.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KFSecV20S1M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in learning more, Born Fitness founder Adam Bornstein breaks down his thoughts here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"US News Best and Worst Diets | That&#039;s Healthy, Right? 003 | Born Fitness\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KFSecV20S1M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Do I Need To Track My Food?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to track your food in a diary or food tracking app to have a successful fat loss journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, if you have stubborn fat that won\u2019t budge and you have no idea what your calorie intake is over the course of an entire week (including the weekend), you may benefit from tracking for a couple of weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s why tracking your food works.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people grossly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underestimate<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how much they eat and significantly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overestimate<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how much physical activity they get. When you use a food log, you can see how much you are consuming rather than assuming you are not eating more than you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29384334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study does a wonderful job of highlighting this problem<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The research looked at people who believed they were resistant to weight loss (they self-reported that they were eating as low as 1200 calories per day).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once food was tracked, the participants discovered that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their actual food intake was under-reported by an average 47% and they over-reported their physical activity by 51%. There were no indications of a slow metabolism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to tracking: be honest with yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition coach Natalie has worked with hundreds of clients who ask this same question. Here is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bu69wcmlRJg\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what she has to say about food tracking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-4 maxbutton maxbutton-born-fitness-coaching-fat-loss\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/coaching\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Want a personalized fat loss plan? Our coaches can create a plan for you. Find out more here.<\/span><\/a>\n<h3>How Do I Track My Calories?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have two options:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick a free calorie tracking app (we like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfitnesspal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyFitnessPal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lifesum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifesum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitbit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FitBit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;but you can use any app that you like).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log your food manually in a journal\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have decided where you want to enter your food logs, track the food you eat for 14 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worried about time? On average, it takes people between 5-10 minutes per day to track all of their meals. Most people spend more time than that on social media or watching tv each day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add your meals as you go so you don\u2019t forget anything. Pay close attention to the serving sizes you eat. If you are not sure about your serving sizes you may want to practice with a food scale at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay on the lookout for hidden calories &#8212; things like sauces, dressings and dips. Be sure to record other sneaky calories sources like bites of food throughout the day (aka: snacking), and calorie-containing beverages, such as juice, soda or alcoholic beverages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>THE KEY:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be honest in your food tracking. Just because you don\u2019t log something doesn\u2019t mean you didn\u2019t eat it. Those calories still count.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you have two weeks of data, retake your body weight. Weigh yourself first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, after using the bathroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your weight has gone down over the 14-day period, congratulations you are eating in a calorie deficit. Keep going.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your weight has gone up over the 14-day period, then you are eating more calories than your body needs. Time to adjust your calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your weight has stayed the same throughout the two-week period, you\u2019ll know you\u2019re consuming a maintenance level of calories. Time to adjust your calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to adjust your calories for weight loss<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gained or maintained weight during the 14-day food tracking period:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your daily average is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less than 2500<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> calories, subtract 200-300 calories per day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your daily average is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than 2500<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> calories, subtract 500 calories per day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Rate of weight loss<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust your daily calorie intake up or down so you are losing weight at a rate of 0.5-1% body weight per week. (Example: 0.5-1% body weight of a 200 lb person = 1-2 pounds per week)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Eat_At_Restaurants_And_Still_Lose_Fat\"><\/span><strong>How Can I Eat At Restaurants And Still Lose Fat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Can-I-Eat-at-Restaurants-and-Still-Lose-Fat.jpg\" alt=\"How Can I Eat at Restaurants and Still Lose Fat?\" width=\"647\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Can-I-Eat-at-Restaurants-and-Still-Lose-Fat.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Can-I-Eat-at-Restaurants-and-Still-Lose-Fat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Can-I-Eat-at-Restaurants-and-Still-Lose-Fat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Can-I-Eat-at-Restaurants-and-Still-Lose-Fat-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen, we love eating at restaurants, but it has some disadvantages. The benefit of cooking meals at home is you can control the ingredients and portions. It gives you full control over hidden calories that go into your food &#8212; oils, butters, sugars, etc. It also gives you control of adding larger portions of low calorie, high satiety foods such as leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, lean protein.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, it\u2019s not realistic to think that you will be able to cook 100% meals at home 100% of the time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With most things, planning ahead will help you stay in better control when you dine out. Because you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> eat out and lose fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know where you are eating, look for a menu online before you arrive. Get an overview of what options will be available and how you can make them work for you. Getting a sense of what options may be tempting to you before you arrive will give you\u00a0 the foresight to be smart about your choices rather than forcing you to rely on willpower.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you can\u2019t prep, you can master eating out at restaurants by following these three simple steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Start By Focusing On The Main Entrees (We Will Come Back To Appetizers). <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a meal that has lean protein and vegetables. For vegan\/vegetarian look for meals with complex carbohydrates such as quinoa, whole grains, and beans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have your meal selected, ask yourself if there are ways you can make it a little bit better. For example: ask for sauces on the side (or not at all), swap creamy dressings for vinegar, hold the chips. If you struggle with overeating portions, be prepared to ask for a to-go box right away and put some away for later. This is an example of using the 1-10 scale in the section discussing the reasons why diets fail Mistake #1 Choosing Perfection Over Consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Look At Appetizers And Sides.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have selected your main meal. Is there anything missing that you should have included? It is likely the main dish is enough calories to keep you satisfied, and you don\u2019t need anything more. But, if the dish is lacking in vegetables add a side of \u2018veggies of the day\u201d or an appetizer like vegetables and hummus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Close The Menu.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuing to read all of the delicious details and look at the savory pictures can heighten automatic responses to hunger (salvation, grumbling belly). This natural reaction can start to make you feel more out of control and impulsive about ordering food&#8211;hello cheese fries! If you followed steps 1 and 2, have confidence in your choice and move on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still not sure what to order? We still have you covered. We created a Born Fitness Restaurant Survival Guide to help you get started and navigate tricky menus. This guide gives you ordering options for 17 of the most popular cuisines, including finding premade meals at grocery stores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/18TXk0bkKON-E1tqw_JtGqa01YqsuSSc8tGvu88pA0eU\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurant Survival Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Fat_Loss_Meal_Plan_And_Grocery_List\"><\/span><strong>Your Fat Loss Meal Plan (And Grocery List)\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s something most people won\u2019t tell you: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal plans can be a problem<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it\u2019s not because you\u2019re often eating the same 4-6 meals over and over again (there\u2019s no real health danger in that). The issue with meal plans is dependency. If you only know one way to eat and life throws you curveballs, you\u2019re more likely to be derailed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to use a meal plan like training wheels. Get a hang of things, learn how to feel confident and believe you can do it, and then remove some of the security only to learn you can do so much more when not restricted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s dieting. Restrictive plans lead to failure. But, initial restriction that builds confidence can change your life forever because it puts <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in control of your eating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 2-week plan will provide you with the control and comfort you need, so you can eventually add more variety and freedom and still lose fat by using all of the other tips we\u2019ve provided.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IljfwWlZW3YuHbg3TFNzQ-Fqm0lFxjQQ7nQPfPZZM0U\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s Your Two-Week Meal and Grocery Plan.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Fat_Loss_Workout\"><\/span><strong>The Best Fat Loss Workout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Prioritize-Strength-Training.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"657\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Prioritize-Strength-Training.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Prioritize-Strength-Training-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Prioritize-Strength-Training-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Prioritize-Strength-Training-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal here is simple: crush fat. The best way to do that is total body workouts. These workouts focus on general fatigue (your heart is pumping) instead of local fatigue (no single body part will ever feel like it\u2019s \u201cdone\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, to enhance the fat-burning effects, we\u2019ll use single-arm and single-leg movements where we can. This means more reps and more \u201cmetabolic stress\u201d (aka fat-burning magic).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a weight that helps you reach the goal reps listed. And\u2014as you progress with each phase\u2014you\u2019ll get stronger and bump up the weights when the rep ranges become easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each 4-week phase will include new exercises and progressions to make things a little harder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 3 phases that will last a total of 12 weeks. Perform each phase for 4 weeks before moving on to the next.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Workout Guidelines<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The totals listed below are your work sets. So, if the workout called for 3 sets of 8 reps, you have 3 work sets of 8 reps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may wish to include a warm-up set or two for each exercise. In a warm-up set, you\u2019ll start with a light weight (say 50-60% of what your working sets will be) and then progressively add weight over the next set until you\u2019re ready to jump into your work sets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a 45-second rest between each exercise set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>PHASE 1 (4 WEEKS)<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Workout 1<\/b><\/h4>\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Exercise<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Rest<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A1. KB Deadlift<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i2fXQc68mHc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Push-up<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">B1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4aqrcebiFZo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Split Squat\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">B2.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=25IkhUBVdUU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dumbbell Row<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">C1. Seated Leg Curl<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">C2. Suitcase Carry<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Workout 2\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Exercise<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Rest<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">A1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vu0ZfLsHi0E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Goblet Squats<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">A2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BQE4_5yTVf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00bd Kneeling Landmine Press<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dRKAk5syKZk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Step-Up<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Eax8rbXs_KM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chin-up Grip Lat Pulldown\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">C1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sNmFn1qmT28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shoulder Taps\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">C2. Plank<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>PHASE 2 (4 WEEKS)<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Workout 1<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Exercise<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Rest<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">A1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QiVFZZkwpNM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">A2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i2fXQc68mHc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pushup<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YFLHDXeekVc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dumbbell Split Squat<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tNRk2rWVgBo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dumbbell Chest Supported Row<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">C1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5dNfHBsNu7M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ball Leg Curl\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">C2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dHMH9o59sDs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anti-Rotation Press<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">D. HIIT Sprints (any cardio equipment or running)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">4 sets (ea week)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">:10 hard \/ :75 recover<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><b>Workout 2\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Exercise<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Rest<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">A1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vu0ZfLsHi0E\">Goblet Squats<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">A2. \u00bd Kneeling Dumbbell Press<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QiVFZZkwpNM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2x6ea<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x6ea<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Eax8rbXs_KM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lat Pulldown\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d710<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">C1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ml3MdmCkwbQ\">Inchworm<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">C2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7PT4HVFtljk\">Farmer\u2019s Carry<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">30s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">D. HIIT Sprints (any cardio equipment or running)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">4 sets (ea week)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">:10 hard \/ :75 recover<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>PHASE 3 (4 WEEKS)<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Workout 1\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Exercise<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Rest<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VY2nBnHnzsc\">Dumbbell Goblet Reverse Lunge<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bqDq1RXrTGg\">Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press<\/a>\u00a0(R arm)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A3. Plank<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bqDq1RXrTGg\">Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press<\/a>\u00a0(L arm)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gW-q50V6Z_0\">Slow Mountain Climbers<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">120s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Exercise<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Rest<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BbC60C78ARU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hip Thrust\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sTYWWaunX8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dumbbell Bench Press\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vu0ZfLsHi0E\">Goblet Squats<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B4. Band Pullapart<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B5.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7PT4HVFtljk\">Farmer\u2019s Carry<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">120s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><b>Workout 2\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Exercise<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Wk 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Rest<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bW-Ary7AwCM\">Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/i2fXQc68mHc\">Pushups<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tTM_kzWocwc\">Inverted Row<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KI6fjDqGZh4\">Glute Bridge<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">A5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/57AAdTceDbY\">Dumbbell Biceps Curl<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">120s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Exercise<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Wk 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Rest<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Vx6mQXEj8kw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lateral Lunge<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Eax8rbXs_KM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lat Pulldown<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d712<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZLJBfYF_oO0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bodyweight Squat<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_XItFeQzxD8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Triceps Extension<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3\u00d715<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">B5.\u00a0 Suitcase Carry<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">2x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">3x:30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">120s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.04rem;\">How Often Should I Work Out?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 2 workouts in each training phase (4-week block). Each session will be a total body workout.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goal is to train 4 days per week. Alternate between Day 1 and Day 2, working toward 3-4 sessions per week. That&#8217;s the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ideal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> training volume. But, if you\u2019re able to get in only 3 workouts per week, that is still solid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note: We don\u2019t recommend performing more than 2 resistance workouts consecutively. Try to take a day of rest (or cardio) between each lifting session if possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sure how to set up your workouts based on your schedule, here are 2 sample training weeks:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sample Training Week #1\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Time available each week: 4-6 hours<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Day\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Workout<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Monday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Workout 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Tuesday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Off or Walking (30-60min)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Wednesday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Workout 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Thursday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Workout 1 + HIIT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Friday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Off or Walking (30-60min)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Workout 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Sunday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Off or Walking (30-60min)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Sample Training Week #2\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Time available each week: 3-5 hours<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Day\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\"><b>Workout<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Monday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Workout 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Tuesday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Off or Walking (30-60min)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Wednesday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Workout 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Thursday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Off or Walking (30-60min)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Friday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Workout 1 + HIIT (Start with workout 2 next week)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Outdoor Easy Walk (30-60 min) or Off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Sunday<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-3 maxbutton maxbutton-born-fitness-coaching\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/coaching\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Overwhelmed trying to figure out the right workout balance? Let our coaches help you.<\/span><\/a>\n<h3><b style=\"font-size: 1.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.04rem;\">Do The Workouts Have To Be Done In A Gym?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The workouts require some equipment but there\u2019s no need to join a fancy gym. Most of the workouts can be completed with just a few dumbbells, a lat pulldown, and a cable machine.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, most hotel gyms would be more than adequate.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"ef507734-5b8f-4706-b9cb-a3ce25281b18\">However, if you don\u2019t have access to any equipment, we\u2019ve gotchu. We\u2019ve created a bodyweight-only version of The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Fat Loss workout for you. Just click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Get-The-Workout.png\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"ef507734-5b8f-4706-b9cb-a3ce25281b18\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_I_have_Injuries\"><\/span><b>What If I have Injuries?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><i>If you have an existing injury please consult your doctor before beginning this exercise program.<\/i><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, injuries happen. While we fully customize our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online client&#8217;s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programs to work around any aches or pains they have, we\u2019re obviously not able to do that for this program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, here are some common injuries and how to work around them in this (or any) program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Shoulder pain.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit your overhead pressing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substitute any overhead press exercise with push-ups. Why push-ups? A push-up allows your shoulder blades to move freely, which makes them shoulder-friendly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, push-ups are a \u201cclosed chain\u201d exercise. This means that instead of stabilizing a DB overhead (which is \u201copen chain\u201d and more demanding on your shoulder joint), you can create stability by pressing into the ground.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Low-back pain.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rule #1 with back pain is to avoid any exercise that causes pain. Back pain is not something you want to \u201cpush through\u201d because you risk making things far worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most people, exercises that require you to bend at the hips (like an RDL or deadlift) will cause the most pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To adjust, decide if you\u2019d like to work more on your glutes or hamstrings. If you\u2019d like to target the glutes, replace these exercises with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BbC60C78ARU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hip thrust<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> variations. And for the hamstrings, we\u2019ve found that machine-based hamstring curls are often pain-free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Knee pain.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to knee-pain (unless you\u2019re dealing with an injury) is often to get your glutes more involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you squat, \u201creach back\u201d with your hips during the movement. This will shift your weight back and prevents the knees from traveling too far forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re experiencing knee pain during a lunge, try this. As you step back (or forward) into the lunge, fold at your hips and let your chest lean towards the ground. This will take the pressure off your knee and put more of the load on your glutes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>I hate running. What about cardio?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardio is not the key<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to fat loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, a little bit of cardio can give you a little extra edge needed to tip the scales in your favor simply because it\u2019s helping create a calorie deficit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what we suggest: Start with 1-2 low-intensity (easy movement with your heart rate staying below 120bpm) sessions per week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to log excess hours on the treadmill. You can use any piece of equipment you like, or even go on a nice long walk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, during the last 2 phases of your training plan (weeks 5-12 below), we\u2019ll introduce high-intensity Intervals during your workouts to help kick the fat loss into high gear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Recovery<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a hard workout in the gym, you tear down the fibers in your muscles. When you sleep, your body is able to repair the damage (this is how you get stronger and build more muscle).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, building muscle is important for fat loss because the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And taking a few days off each week might seem counterintuitive to fat loss but it\u2019s the hidden key that will unlock long-term results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only need to train hard 3-4 days a week to see great results. Train more than that, and you risk elevating stress hormones in your body that can make losing fat very difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your off days, try to stay active. Go on a long walk, or try yoga.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Know_If_My_Fat_Loss_Plan_Is_Working\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Know If My Fat Loss Plan Is Working?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the start of your fat loss plan, it can be <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rough<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take your first round of progress photos and record your starting weight. This part can be uncomfortable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, taking progress photos and your measurements is important. If you\u2019re aren\u2019t tracking, there\u2019s no way to tell if you\u2019re making any progress. And, at the end of the day, we\u2019re here to help you get results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: Your photos and measurements are just a snapshot in time. They\u2019re the starting point on your fat loss map.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And in no way are they judgments on your value or worth as a person, OK? (*hugs*)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Weigh_Myself\"><\/span><strong>Should I Weigh Myself?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ah, the scale. Everyone\u2019s favorite piece of the bathroom to hate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s something you may have heard before: The scale is a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lousy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> way to gauge <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you have heard it before, it\u2019s worth repeating: You can\u2019t rely on the scale alone <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to gauge your progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? Because there are so many factors that can affect the number you see on the scale each day. And most of them have nothing to do with whether or not you\u2019ve gained body fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, here are just a few of the reasons why the number you see on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scale could go up:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re stressed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your salt intake was higher thanks to those <\/span>fajitas at your favorite Mexican food place.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re constipated because who needs <\/span>vegetables?<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, you just drank a big ol\u2019 glass of water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, you should still weigh yourself if you\u2019re trying to lose fat. Although the scale will lie at times (because of the reasons above), it\u2019s an important fat loss metric.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Take_Measurements_And_Photos\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Take Measurements And Photos?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to make sure the scale number you\u2019re getting is accurate. Here are some rules for getting good data out of the scale:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weigh yourself first thing in the morning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do it after going to the bathroom, but before <\/span>getting anything to eat or drink. Yes, this includes coffee (but you better believe I start the kettle going before I jump on the scale\u2026)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And do it without clothing &#8212; or if you do wear <\/span>clothing, use the same outfit every time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the scale will fluctuate at times, we need to combine it with other tools to measure whether or not you are truly making progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where progress photos and body measurements come in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progress photos give you clear visual evidence that your body is changing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And body measurements track the changes at specific locations across your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body. For example, if your waist is decreasing in size, you\u2019re likely losing fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take your photos, follow these steps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chose a space to take photos that has consistent lighting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your full body in the shot, and take a photo from the front, side, and back (don\u2019t forget your phone has a timer function!). Wear minimal clothing. For guys, board shorts or tights work best. For women, you can wear a swimsuit or sports bra and shorts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get your body measurements, all you need is a tape measure. We recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AccuFitness-MT05-MyoTape-Body-Measure\/dp\/B000G7YW7Y\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1WZWHAOIGEAJR&amp;keywords=body+circumference+measuring+tape&amp;qid=1576850599&amp;sprefix=body+cir%2Caps%2C157&amp;sr=8-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to our clients, but a regular one you\u2019d use for home improvement projects (if you\u2019re handy, which I am not) could also work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your measurements with your muscles \u201ctensed.\u201d This will help make your measurements more consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you\u2019re measuring your waist, brace your midsection first, and then take the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">measurements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Often Should I Take Measurements?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to jump on the scale every morning. In fact, we suggest recording your bodyweight only once per week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you track your weight every day? You can if you want to but keep in mind what we talked about: your weight <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fluctuate from day to day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And most of those shifts won\u2019t be a big deal. What matters is how your body weight changes over time. We want to look for trends upward or downward over a longer period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual changes take longer to measure with photos and measurements. You only need to take your photos once every month and your measurements every 2-4 weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Gender_And_Hormones_Affect_Fat_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Do Gender And Hormones Affect Fat Loss?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Do-men-and-women-have-to-train-differently-.jpg\" alt=\"Do men and women have to train differently?\u00a0\" width=\"647\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Do-men-and-women-have-to-train-differently-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Do-men-and-women-have-to-train-differently--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Do-men-and-women-have-to-train-differently--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Do-men-and-women-have-to-train-differently--700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The path to fat loss is the same for both men and women. However, how each gender deposits fat might be different, so where you lose weight <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could differ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women tend to carry more fat around the hips and thighs, while men carry more fat around the midsection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may notice the areas your body favors fat gain are also the areas that lose fat last when you are dieting. While you can build muscle in specific areas, there is no way to \u201cspot reduce\u201d body fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, you are not doomed to carry unwanted body fat. Finding a training program and nutrition strategy that you can sustain for several weeks and months help you move that \u201cstubborn\u201d fat. In other words: it takes time, but it will happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Men_And_Women_Have_To_Train_Differently\"><\/span><strong>Do Men And Women Have To Train Differently?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a woman, getting stronger is the most empowering thing you can do in the gym. Nothing will make you feel more bad-ass than busting out your first set of chin-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More importantly, strength training can benefit women in so many ways \u2014 from fat loss to improved aging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, while it\u2019s true that men start with more muscle mass and strength, pound for pound, women will gain strength faster than men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stronger you get, the more muscle you\u2019ll be able to build (and we talked about why that\u2019s important above).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, if you\u2019re a woman, you don\u2019t need to worry about becoming bulky. Adding \u201cbulk\u201d is a result of how many calories you eat. Lifting will make you a stronger version of yourself. You\u2019ll gain muscle and strength relative to your physique.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_My_Metabolism_And_Hormones_Impact_Fat_Loss\"><\/span><strong>How Does My Metabolism And Hormones Impact Fat Loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you ever feel like your metabolism is broken? You\u2019re not alone, and the good news is your metabolism is likely OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medical conditions such as untreated Cushing&#8217;s disease or hypothyroidism can slow your metabolism. If properly diagnosed and treated, individuals with these diseases have the same ability to lose fat as someone without the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, that is the exception to the rule. Your metabolism is likely just fine, and it doesn\u2019t work the way you think.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite what common sense would have you believe, leaner people have <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slower<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> metabolisms than heavier people. Those who carry more bodyweight have a faster metabolism than thinner individuals because the body requires more energy to carry out daily functions. The bigger you are, the more calories you burn each day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>More mass = more work required = more energy burned.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be hard to accept, but staying on top of food intake and activity level is the key to losing weight and keeping it off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s not to say that genetics or hormones don\u2019t play a role. They most definitely do. Some people just don\u2019t gain weight as easily, but it\u2019s not because of a broken metabolism. And that\u2019s why focusing on habits that are proven to help people of any size lose weight is more effective than restrictive, fringe behaviors that only might work for a small group of people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>PMS\/Craving\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMS cravings are no joke! At the very least, we can actually blame this one on hormones and not on our \u201cwillpower.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estrogen, cortisol, and serotonin are the three big players that contribute to PMS cravings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estrogen and cortisol go up and serotonin levels go down. These hormonal shifts make women more metabolically charged and as a result are HUNGRY.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest cravings are for carbs (sugars) because they digest fast and make us feel good. That is why the \u2018not so healthy&#8217; stuff becomes everything you want and can\u2019t seem to say no to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what can you do? Stay ahead of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you track your menstrual cycle you may have some idea when to expect your period and the joys that go with it (fatigue, hunger, mood swings, etc). If you don\u2019t, you should start. Knowing when these hormone shifts are coming will help you stay in control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feed your cravings (and moods) early, then you can avoid being face deep in treats later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use these FIVE tricks to outsmart your PMS cravings and stay in control:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Slow digestion by including healthy fats.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Try tuna on crackers, salmon, saffron oil, avocados. Slowing digestion helps you feel satisfied longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>Increase calories with complex carbohydrates.<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the week leading up to your period increase your servings of complex carbs. Start with an additional 1-2 servings from this list. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1nyyGVmKQFmq0ORewWYf02xVTGzjWH0StSP-ODQ40I3k\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex Carbs vs. Simple Carbs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Drink more water.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Increasing water will help fight fatigue. Feeling tired is a big player in increased cravings and overeating.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Take a brisk walk.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go for a brisk walk or do a light exercise to get your body moving and help your mood. Improving your mood helps to avoid binging. You may not feel 100% up for a full workout, but getting your body moving can help your mind.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Be kind to yourself during this time.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We can certainly do our best to curb our hunger, but don\u2019t be hard on yourself if things are not perfect.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Personalize_Your_Fat_Loss_Plan\"><\/span><strong>How To Personalize Your Fat Loss Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From alcohol to supplements and fitness trackers, here are all the finer details that will help you stay ahead in the fat loss game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-4 maxbutton maxbutton-born-fitness-coaching-fat-loss\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/coaching\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Want a personalized fat loss plan? Our coaches can create a plan for you. Find out more here.<\/span><\/a>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Drink_Alcohol_And_Lose_Fat\"><\/span><strong>Can I Drink Alcohol And Lose Fat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, drinking alcohol shouldn&#8217;t be demonized when the goal is improved health and\/or a better body composition. In fact, moderate alcohol consumption has been linked to a variety of health benefits, and some research even suggests <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2018\/12\/181203115449.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alcohol consumption is tied to a longer life.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, if you&#8217;re consistently over-consuming alcohol, however, then you might run into trouble. Over consuming not only sends all of the health benefits out the window, but it can also lead to over-consuming calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-consuming calories means you are not in the necessary calorie deficit needed for weight loss. And that means weight loss will not occur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fact: Alcohol has calories. 7 calories per gram to be exact. Compared to protein (4 calories per 1 g), carbohydrates (4 calories per 1 g), and fat (9 calories per 1g).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More often than not, the problem with calories is not from alcohol, but the behaviors associated with drinking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People get the \u201cdrunkies\u201d and the \u201cmunchies\u201d when drinking. A loss of inhibition can lead to eating more food. Appetizers with drinks, pizza after drinks, and late-night pantry raid after drinking all adds up, and even a couple nights a week of this behavior could prevent you from losing weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is safe to bet that you can drink alcohol and still lose body fat. Enjoy yourself when you\u2019re out, but be aware of the foods you are eating during and after drinking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Guide_To_Alcohol_And_Fat_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Your Guide To Alcohol And Fat Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Avoid:<\/strong> sugary drinks, added fruit juices, calorie-dense mixers like tonic water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Better:<\/strong> Light beer (4.9 ABV%), red or white wine<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Best:<\/strong> clear liquor (80 proof) with calorie-free mixers like club soda<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How many calories are in your drink?<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Beer (4.9% ABV)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">12 fl oz<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">150 calories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Beer (craft, 6.9% ABV)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">12 fl oz<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">200 calories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">White wine<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">5 fl oz<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">125 calories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Red wine<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">5 fl oz<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">125 calories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">Sweet dessert wine<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">3.5 fl oz<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">165 calories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">80 proof spirits (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">1.5 fl oz<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\">97 calories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>What Is Considered \u201cHealthy\u201d Alcohol Consumption?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not drink alcohol, there is no reason to start drinking now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking more alcohol increases risks of alcoholism, high blood pressure, obesity, stroke, suicide, and accidental deaths. For these reasons, The American Heart Association cautions people <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.heart.org\/HEARTORG\/Conditions\/Alcohol-and-Cardiovascular-disease_UCM_305173_Article.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not to start drinking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do drink alcohol, The Guidelines for Americans suggests up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 1- 2 drinks per day for men.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Supplements_Should_I_Take_For_Fat_Loss\"><\/span><strong>What Supplements Should I Take For Fat Loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While things like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ladder.sport\/products\/protein-whey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protein powders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can have some impact (because they help you hit your protein goals and keep you fuller), supplements are far less important than total calorie intake (energy balance) and daily habits\/behaviors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to mention, there\u2019s no fat loss pill that will make any significant difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focusing on supplements before you work on behavior changes is like throwing a 12-ounce bottle of water on a blazing skyscraper. It simply won\u2019t make a difference. And, in the case of supplements, it could cost you a lot of money for something that has a very small impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What matters the most is creating a calorie deficit and changing behaviors.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5183\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5183\" style=\"width: 619px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Muscle-Strength-Nutrition-Pyramid.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Muscle-Strength-Nutrition-Pyramid.png 800w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Muscle-Strength-Nutrition-Pyramid-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Muscle-Strength-Nutrition-Pyramid-768x636.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Muscle-Strength-Nutrition-Pyramid-700x580.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Graphic from Muscle &amp; Strength Pyramid\/Nutrition vol2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are times when a supplement may be useful. That is when you have a known deficiency such as a vitamin or mineral deficiency. Best to get a blood test to confirm this with your doctor&#8212;don\u2019t assume you do (or don\u2019t). Once you know with certainty that you need a specific vitamin or mineral, your doctor can recommend the right amount for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may find having a protein powder on hand helps fill in the gap when you are not able to have a meal. Protein powder should not be your primary source of protein. Always aim for lean protein from whole food sources first&#8211;chicken, lean beef, and fish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ladder.sport\/products\/protein-whey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all protein powders are created equal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because the regulations on supplements are not as strict as the foods we eat, you may not always be getting what they say is on the label. To make sure you are getting top-quality, look for the NSF Certified for Sport label. This label indicates that every single batch has been tested for quality and safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know more about supplement safety? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ladder.sport\/blogs\/main\/safe-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ad this short article on supplement safety from Ladder.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Use_A_Fitness_Tracker\"><\/span><strong>Should You Use A Fitness Tracker?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat loss comes down to consuming fewer calories than you burn (no matter what diet or workout program you follow). So, if you\u2019re not losing weight, you\u2019re consuming too many calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, that\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to do if you make the mistake of &#8220;eating back&#8221; the calories you burn during workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the surface, it makes sense. If you \u201cearned\u201d 500 calories during your workout, you should be able to consume 500 extra calories that day and still lose weight as long as you remain in a deficit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are two issues here:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>First,<\/strong> activity trackers \u2013 like the FitBit or Apple Watch \u2013 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greatly<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overestimate calorie expenditure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2075-4426\/7\/2\/3\/htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Personalized Medicine <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found that the numbers given for energy expenditure (calories burned), by a variety of wrist-worn devices, were off by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27.4% to 93%<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Second,<\/strong> most fat loss calorie equations already include your activity in their formula.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019ve already factored your workouts (and daily movement) in so you don\u2019t have to. That means the calories you\u2019re eating back add to your total for the day and this can easily stall your fat loss (or even cause you to gain weight).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t to say that activity trackers aren\u2019t valuable. Your workout data can serve as a benchmark instead of a calorie measurement. This will give you a good idea of if you did more or less activity than yesterday (or last week).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t let this data factor into the number of calories you eat. Keep your diet plan consistent. If you\u2019re not losing weight (and your body circumference measurements aren\u2019t budging either), slowly reduce your calorie intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_I_Track_My_Workouts\"><\/span><strong>How Should I Track My Workouts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most workout tracking apps offer a clunky user experience that complicates (not improves) your gym experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you\u2019d like to give them a shot, I recommend checking out either <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runloop.com\/heavyset-gym-workout-log-for-iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HeavySet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strong.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most, the best option is going to be an old school workout journal. It\u2019s the simplest, most effective way to record your progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a great example of how to use a workout journal, check out James Clear\u2019s post <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesclear.com\/workout-journal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_The_BS_Fat_Loss_Techniques_To_Ignore\"><\/span>Cut The BS: Fat Loss Techniques To Ignore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Juice-Cleanses.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Juice-Cleanses.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Juice-Cleanses-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Juice-Cleanses-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Juice-Cleanses-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life is too short to spend more time banging your head against a wall of fat loss lies. Here\u2019s what you can completely avoid if you\u2019re trying to drop a few pounds (and make that weight loss last).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Worth It: Detoxes And Cleanses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The promise of rapid weight loss in a few days is tempting. As is the idea of cleaning out your insides to \u201creset\u201d your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are here to tell you, save your money and your frustration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no amount of lemon juice, kale, turmeric, or \u201csuper blend\u201d that will do the job of your liver and kidneys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If both of these organs are functioning properly, then you don\u2019t need to do anything more to \u201cdetox or cleanse\u201d. Your liver and kidneys do not store toxins. Period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What they do is a series of chemical reactions to filter your body of toxic materials for excretion (aka: going to the bathroom). If your liver or kidneys are not functioning properly, you will know and likely be heading to the emergency room.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, your cells do a deep body cleanse every single day. It is a process called autophagy. And it is happening all the time in your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autophagy is the body&#8217;s way of identifying and removing damaged or malfunctioning cells. Want to know more about the science of autophagy and how it works? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/how-to-fight-aging\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read this article<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before you even consider buying a detox scam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be wondering about all the weight-loss promises around detoxes and cleanses. This has to do with math, not the juice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically during a detox or cleanse, calories are dramatically reduced. Drinking 800 calories of juice is a big difference from that 3,000 calorie weekend you had. It should be no surprise when the weight comes down. The problem is the weight will come right back if new behaviors have not been established.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Any Detox Worth Your Time?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to rid your body of toxins is to let your body do its job, then reduce or eliminate them from the start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce alcohol intake, processed food intake, added sugars, and trans fats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not incorrect to believe that more fresh fruits and vegetables are beneficial. They provide a lot of nutrients and keep you feeling full when working on a fat loss goal, but they do not have magic detox powers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Final_Word_How_Much_Fat_Loss_Is_Too_Much\"><\/span>The Final Word: How Much Fat Loss Is Too Much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When losing fat, do not focus on eating as little as humanly possible on a diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restriction not only encourages a bad relationship with food and poor health, but it can make it much harder to lose fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When calories are super low for an extended period of time, your body will compensate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll feel more tired, weaker in your training, a drop in sex drive, and an increase in mood swings increase. Hormones sound the alarm and tell your body to conserve energy, and your metabolic rate will drop to save energy for vital functions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why crash dieting can be so deceiving. After your initial weight loss, your progress will stop and it can be hard to jump-start the process. The only way to get the scale moving again is to drop calories even more. But, if you are already low on calories there isn&#8217;t much room to go down and you are backed into a corner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, if you do manage to drop more calories, you will get more tired, weaker from muscle loss, and dieting is going to suck. Ultimately, you will yo-yo right back up and be more frustrated than before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solution: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat as much as possible <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to keep the scale going down, and then make small adjustments when it stalls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maximize health, adherence, and performance this is what we suggest:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aim for a weight loss goal 0.5-1.0% of body weight per week. If you are losing more than that you may want to increase your calories slightly to avoid crashing later.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Length:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A diet phase should be between 8-12 weeks. Then give yourself a few days (at least 7-14 days) to take a break before another diet block.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Limit: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No more than 10% of body weight loss per diet block<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>After: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase calories to maintain new bodyweight before the next phase.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Next Steps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve provided you with all of the tools to help you lose weight if that\u2019s your goal. Remember, fat loss should be a health goal, but not a means to an end. Obsessing over weight or appearance is a slippery slope that can be mentally draining. So, don\u2019t buy-in to diet obsession. Instead, gain control by making small changes that put you in power of how you feel, exercise, and eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have questions? Share them in the comments below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Or if you&#8217;re looking for more personalization and hands-on support <strong>our online coaching program may be right for you<\/strong>. Every client is assigned two coaches &#8212; one for nutrition and one for fitness. <a href=\"https:\/\/bornfitness.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hardest part of the fat loss process is believing that this time will be different. 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