Calculating Your Weight Loss Goals



This page is an important reference if you desire a proper and healthy reduction in weight.  Calculating weight loss goals is an essential base for getting started with a program.  Here are a few free tips: 

-    It is 40% physical activity and 60% making healthy eating choices.

 

-         Eat 5-6 small meals a day. Eat a complex carbohydrate snack (see carb section below) before workout and simple carbohydrate snack post workout.

 

-         DRINK DRINK DRINK!  Water is second only to air as the most important nutrient to sustain life.  Drink at least 12 glasses on workout days.  Your total body water should be at least 50-70% of your total weight.  You will be in this range if you consume 10-12 glasses a day.

 

-         Stay away from bad fat! Even though weight gain is your goal, you don't want to be gaining fat and eating junk. Get rid of the chips and candy. No more fast food, nothing fried. Stick to high protein, low (saturated) fat foods like tuna fish (and other seafood), chicken breast, turkey, lean meats, rice, pasta, fruits and vegetables, nuts, etc.

 

-         Track your progress! Weighing yourself once a week is extremely important, but so is figuring out if the weight you are gaining is muscle or fat. In order to know this information, you need to also track your body fat percentage!


Caloriesperhour.com is an excellent source for determining your own weight loss calcuations.  Click on the logo belowe to go to the site. WARNING: You will leave this site. 















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