Losing body fat while increasing muscle mass may seem like a difficult goal, but it is achievable.
But before we begin – one of the key things to remember throughout your journey is that it will take time and hard work. Losing weight and building muscle is not an easy task, and there are no quick fixes. Be patient and think about the bigger picture.
If you want to lose weight and build muscle, we need to understand the key healthy practices that can be managed long-term and sustainable throughout your life. We will guide you through some fundamental principles to help you reach your goals.
The first step, at the beginningOne of the most obvious things to start with is the goal. Sounds easy, right?
Well, often – we want things to happen quickly, but sometimes quick goals are not set up for long-term success.
Often, a person looking to lose a large amount of weight in a short period of time can do more harm than good to the body, meaning that we see people creating unhealthy eating patterns, low-calorie diets, and restricting food intake to the extreme.
Let's move away from that mindset. Instead, let's start with a realistic and sustainable goal and aim for a steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week.