Scottsdale Personal Trainer Shares His Secrets on How to Lose Weight Fast

Lucas James, Scottsdale weight loss expert and celebrity personal  trainer and I will share with you my tips to achieve weight loss goals the healthy way.

Quick weight loss isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible either. Everyone loses weight at their own pace, but it is important to keep your eyes on the goal and not fall into the trap of fad diets. These might leave you thinner for a while, but you will also be much less healthier than ever before and more susceptible to gaining it all back.

Eat Healthy

Nothing is more important than a healthy meal diet plan that limits starches and sugars. Cutting out sugars and starches from your diet leads to quick weight loss. But don’t get fooled by the initial rapid weight loss, as in the start the body isn’t losing any fat; most of the weight lost is just the water and fluids leaving the body. Our resident Scottsdale Nutrition Expert says that real weight loss happens with long-term dedication to diet and exercise.

Reducing starches, salt and sugars can help you lose fluids resulting in a weight loss of up to 5 pounds in the first week alone. It is recommended that you also include fruits, vegetables, egg whites, soy products, skinless poultry, fish and at least 95% lean meat into your diet to reap the benefits of a healthier, thinner lifestyle.

Vegetables are important because in addition to providing essential nutrients, these also keep you fuller for longer. Give up the habit of grazing when standing in front of the refrigerator; this is where bad eating habits begin. Same goes for eating in front of a television. Instead, get a plate, decide on portions and eat whilst being seated properly at the table.

Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated for the long bouts of exercises that are soon to come and also to get full in between meals. Many people can’t differentiate between thirst and hunger and start eating every time they should be drinking water. So keep a bottle of water handy every time you feel like eating something and only eat when it is time to eat. Also make sure to stay away from sugar and caffeinated drinks.

If you suspect that you are an emotional eater, get a food diary to write down what you ate every time you eat. It also helps to write down what you were feeling when you decided it was time to eat something.

Get a hobby! Most people eat because there is nothing better to do. And if weight loss is your number one priority, then skipping meals shouldn’t be on your agenda. Eat nice, big meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner and snack in between religiously. But remember to keep it healthy.

Fish, poultry and lean meats come together to make extremely healthy, protein heavy meals. High protein diets can help you lose weight the fast and healthy way. Combine a high protein diet with an exhilarating exercise regimen to lose weigh fast.

Cardio exercises

I also suggest that you find the best personal trainer to help you through full body workouts that aim to burn at least 500 calories in an hour. If you can burn 500 more calories than you eat everyday for seven days straight, you will witness a weight loss of about 2 pounds or more per week. Yes, it’s hard work!

Cardio and strength training experts should become your best friends. Weight loss Phoenix experts suggest cardio as the most effective exercise to lose weight. It burns the highest number of calories and is perfect for those aspiring to lose weight. But to top it off, it would be best to conclude your exercise sessions with a bit of strength training. Or you can opt to alternate between the two throughout multiple workouts if you can’t combine both into one session.

Remember, if you are already suffering from chronic obesity, it is best to consult your doctor before getting into any exercise program. They can assess whether you are fit to take on a certain amount of exertion and stress to get you ready for the workout.

Importance of Sleep

According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleeping for less than 7 hours results in an increased risk of becoming obese and diabetic. So keep your sleeping habits in check if you want to lose weight quickly and effectively.

Be Consistent In Eating Healthy and Exercising

Though you should exercise more, be sure to pace yourself and make sure to exercise responsibly to avoid injury.  Losing weight requires close to an hour a day of moderate exercise, one study shows.