First of all you should understand that if it’s a slim, toned and sexy body you are after then the question you should be asking is not how to lose weight, but how to lose fat. Muscles are the furnaces in which fat is burnt as fuel and muscle does weigh more than fat. You should be looking to add more muscle and that includes you ladies. Do not worry though! When men put on muscle, they get bigger because of testosterone. When women put on muscle, their muscles get denser because of estrogen leaving you toned, sexy and desirable.

It is for this reason that you should not neglect the weight room and other resistance training. You should train your cardiovascular system yes, but in the end the more muscle you have, the more fat you burn and the sexier you will be.

Another fallacy that is touted as a way to achieve fat loss is the low calorie diet. This simply is not true. You should be thinking long term and eating plenty of healthy foods. Plenty of fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low saturated fat proteins; you should also eat up to 4-6 smaller meals a day rather than 3 larger meals.

Take plenty of high quality supplements such as multi vitamins and minerals, especially Chromium, omega 3 fatty acids and amino acids, especially L-Carnitine, an amino acid that helps metabolize fat into fuel.

This noble quest of finding out how to lose weight, or rather body fat should be pursued relentlessly yes but should also be balanced with patience. Do not aim to lose more than two pounds a week. Any more than that will be interpreted by the body as an attack and it will protect itself. It will lower your metabolism leaving you feeling tired and will result in a general counterproductive physiological response.

Grant has been working at a fitness coach for over 8 years. If you are trying to lose 25 pounds or lose 20 pounds, you should do your research to make sure that you are using the best method.

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