Lose Weight and Keep it Off

You’ve heard that you need to move more to lose weight. That’s great, but now you’ve found out there are two types of exercise: cardio and strength training. Just which type of exercise is better for weight loss? I wish I could give you one simple answer. The truth is I can’t. Well, I can but it’s not going to be one that you like: both are great for weight loss. Neither is better than the other because they both do different jobs. Here’s a look at the two to help you understand why you should make both part of your weight loss plan. Cardio for Calorie Burning The benefit of cardio is that you get out there and burn the calories off right there and then. You don’t burn as many as you would think—so a 30 minute run doesn’t make up for the pizza the night before—but it is still good for weight loss. Cardio involves any type of aerobic exercise, where you get your heart going and your lungs working. There are different intensities that you can work at depending on your ...

Have you ever done a lot of exercise one week and seen a weight gain at the scales? You’ve expected a big loss and are left disheartened by the gain, right? I know exactly how you feel. While I didn’t do much exercise during my recent weight loss journey, there were weeks that I did some. Most of the time, I’d see a small loss or a gain at the end of the week. So, why does exercise cause weight gain? Isn’t it supposed to help weight loss? Here are the likely reasons you’ve seen a gain at the scales. Other Things Affect Your Weight Just doing exercise isn’t going to help you see a loss at the scales. You need to think about the food you eat and the amount of it. There’s also your hormones and even medication you’re taking. There is so much that can affect your weight loss. Seeing a gain at the scales when you expect a loss can be disheartening, but don’t let it put you off exercise. It Takes a Week to Catch Up If you’ve not done exercise in the pas...

Exercise is supposed to help you lose weight. The idea is that you burn more calories than you eat, so it should speed up your weight loss. However, in more cases than not it can cause a weight gain. Especially during the first week. I understand how disappointing and frustrating this it. I’ve seen it happen at the scales personally. I’ve been annoyed when the scales don’t show the hard work that I’ve put in that week. The truth is that exercise can cause a weight gain. At least at first. Over time it will even out, but you need to understand why you’re seeing the weight gain. It’s nothing bad, really. Just a few weight loss mistakes you could be making. You’re Not Eating Enough One of the biggest issues is that you’re not eating enough. Sure, you don’t want to use up all the extra calories that you’re burning, but your body needs you to eat something extra. It could be a slice of wholemeal toast or a protein shake. Whatever your diet allows. When you burn ...