Why Strength Training Can Help You Lose More WeightPosted by Jessymeshak on January 25th, 2020 Weight is a hard concept to KouTea Review grasp. Especially for women. From Hollywood on down to the super mom across the street, weight is something women notice on a daily basis. It is factored into a women's psyche. I have always found it strange that men can be a little overweight and it is really no big deal, and ironic that men try to gain weight, while women struggle and worry and diet to the tune of millions of dollars a year in order to keep the pounds of the scale. There are a few myths about losing weight that need to be mastered that might actually make that smaller dress size a reality. The first tip is to add more protein to your diet. Before you go out and consume too many steak burgers, I am talking lean protein here, salmon, baked chicken, and low fat dairy are all in this category. Keep thinking balance. The next thing to keep in mind is that the old myth of starving yourself is actually more harmful then helpful. Sometimes eating too little food stops your metabolism and stops your weight loss. This is because your body just starts to shut down. An active woman requires at least 2000 calories daily. Consider it fuel for working out and keeping yourself moving. If you are trying to lose weight, it is recommended that you only reduce this calorie intake by about 350 calories. Eating more often is another key to losing weight. This goes along with the food is fuel for your body concept. If you think of it as filling up with gas OK that is not a great analogy but deal with it you are running on a very small tank. A one gallon tank. You need to fill it up often if you are active, less often if you are resting. Like it? Share it! More by this author |