A solid diet makes up about 70% of losing weight, but without a proper exercise regimen, the results will always take much longer to show. The most important part of working out to lose weight is to actually build muscles. This doesn’t mean that running or jumping rope is a waste of time, but to get fast results and rapid weight loss you must dedicate some of your efforts to strength training.
After a 30 minute jog and you might burn a little over 200 calories, but would you rather jog for 30 minutes every day, or just avoid drinking a 200 calorie soda at lunch. The problem with exercising to burn calories is that it’s so incredibly inefficient. However, if you were to gain 1 pound of lean muscle from lifting weights, that added muscle would burn and additional 50 calories a day, every day while you do nothing. If you gain 5 pounds of lean muscle, that means you can eat the exact same unhealthy crap you’ve always eaten and still lose a pound a week. This is exactly why a solid weight loss diet is always paired with a good workout regimen for noticeable rapid weight loss results. Lately, it seems like all the “fad diets” and “fad workout routines” fail to acknowledge the numerous elements that have to work together to cause significant rapid weight loss. A book I recently read that really seems to understand both the dieting aspects of weight loss, but also the keys to exercising, is called Weight Loss Turbocharge. Everything is super straightforward and based on sound common sense with medical facts to back it up. So if you’re interested in a new book that seems to make a lot more sense than most of the crazy fitness hype diets out there, I would highly suggest Weight Loss Turbocharge for rapid weight loss results.
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-Kyle
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
How to Calculate Your BMI
Before you choose to embark on any weight loss program, it’s critical to first evaluate where you stand now. Without this foundation it's practically impossible to set reasonable goals. Most doctors and experts on healthy living (including the CDC) use a simple calculation known as the Body Mass Index, or BMI, to determine an healthy adults optimum weight. BMI uses a simple formula based on height and weight to roughly measure your body fat. The calculation is not 100% accurate, but unless you're already ripped like the incredible hulk the results should be pretty reliable.
To calculate it use this simple formula:
BMI = [ (Weight in Pounds) ÷ (Height in Inches2) ] x 703
Here is what the resulting number means:
18.5 and Under; Below: Underweight
You are at a weight considered to be unhealthy for someone your size and should look to gain a few pounds.
18.5 - 24.9: Normal (Healthy)
This range is the ideal for someone your height and you should be proud of yourself. People in this range are significantly less likely to get sick and have a much lower risk for things like diabetes and heart disease.
25 - 29.9: Overweight
Don’t let this discourage you. You’re exactly who I want to help so keep reading and I'll have you whipped into shape in no time.
30 and Above: Obese
It’s never too late and you are a perfect candidate for a weight loss program like the one we offer. People in this range are much more likely to suffer from illnesses like diabetes and heart disease and have significantly shorter life spans. You have some work to do, but we can help.
If you want to learn more or you're interested in our ultimate guide to rapid weight loss check out our website:
Weight Loss Turbocharge
-Kyle from Weight Loss Turbocharge
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