Two Easy Steps to Lose Weight and Keep It Off

Most weight-loss methods require a whole lot of time, willpower, and discipline. The problem is that most of us are super busy with our jobs, families, work around the house, etc.

What we need is more simplistic method that we can easily incorporate into our busy lives.

Step 1: Lower Your Carbs and Sugar and Eat More Healthy Fats

When it comes to losing weight, 80% of your results are going to come from your diet, so this is the most important step. Most of us eat a carbohydrate based diet, which includes lots of breads, pastas, rice, and potatoes. We also consume way too much sugar, especially in the form of sugary drinks. The problem with eating this way is that it causes sharp spikes in blood glucose levels. Excess glucose in the blood is toxic, so your body uses a hormone called insulin to remove glucose from the blood. Insulin converts the excess glucose to fat so that it can be stored and used for energy later.


If you lower your carbohydrate intake, you will need to replace it with another energy source: dietary fat. Most people are afraid to consume fat because they think it leads to obesity, clogged arteries, heart disease, etc. This is a myth, and we have bad science to thank for that. Healthy fats actually have a ton of benefits, such as easier body fat loss, better brain function, and better reproductive health.

Caveat: Certain fats, such as hydrogenated oils, are unhealthy and you should avoid those. You can find a list of healthy fats simply by doing an Internet search for "Healthy Fats."

Step 2: Work Out Efficiently

You can great results by working out very little. You just need to do the right kind of training. I would recommend focusing mostly on resistance training (i.e. lifting weights) because it burns a lot of calories and builds muscle at the same time. If you utilize supersets (look it up), you can do a short (but intense) 20-minute full-body workout at the gym twice a week and get an amazing physique. That's just 40 minutes a week! Another way to make your workouts more efficient is to simply look up workout videos online and do those from the comfort of your own home. You can find lots of short, intense workouts that don't require equipment, which saves you the time and trouble of going to a gym.

Conclusion

That's basically it! Of course, this is just a high-level overview. There are many details that I didn't get into, such as how much to lower your carbs and or the best way to implement this method. I didn't delve into that because I feel that those details change depending on the individual. I would recommend starting with this approach and through research and trial and error, you can figure out what works best for you.

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