As the warmer weather approaches, many of you are wondering how to lose that winter weight. Losing weight isn't easy but if you know how much activity it takes to lose 1 lb, that information can start you down the path to lose the last 5lbs or even 10lbs. There’s a simple formula: burning more calories + eating fewer calories = weight loss. However, sometimes, it doesn’t seem so simple.

So how is it done? How much can you eat, and how much do you have to exercise? For every pound you want to lose, you need to eliminate, (not cut out altogether, just use up) 3,500 calories through eating less and working out; an even better plan would be a combination of the two. The good news though, is that your body burns energy every day just by running the systems it needs to stay alive, however, how many calories burned varies in each person. So really, cutting a few hundred calories through diet and exercise will be enough to put you in your summer clothes, bathing suit or smaller size.

If you think you are doing this, and you are not losing weight, you may be underestimating the number of calories you eat in a day. Start tracking your meals and calculate your calories burned working out using a pedometer or other fitness calorie tracking tool.

So what does this all mean? The recommendation is to cut your daily caloric intake to 1,500 calories per day--no less, since eating too little can throw off your metabolism and cause other problems. In order to lose sizes faster, increase your activity. You will burn more energy, in turn burning more calories. And, remember your weight training, muscle burns more calories than fat when at rest. Answer is Fitness is running a Fitcamp to help you lose your winter pounds. Call us for details.

While you are under a weight reducing diet, there are certain times of the day that are better for eating because the energy provided by food is better used by your body. The times of the day when is better to eat are not tied to specific hours, but to the kind of activities that you have. This means that for example it is not important that you always eat breakfast at exactly 7AM, but you should always eat breakfast in the morning.

The first time to eat during the day is in the morning. This is especially true if your workout routine is in the morning as well. About 30 mins before you workout is the best time to eat a good breakfast. It is important to eat a good breakfast, one that stops the urges of eating for several hours. The breakfast you eat should be balanced, because when you wake up all the nutrients in the blood are already depleted.

After working out is another good moment to eat. This is so because after you eat your metabolism is still accelerated, which makes it easier for your body to use the energy that comes with your food. This makes it less likely for your food to get deposited as fat in your body.

This is the same reason why it is recommended to eat a light dinner. Since while you sleep your body burns less calories, if you have a heavy dinner all the extra energy will get deposited as fat. A good advice is to eat your dinner at least three hours before going to sleep and to eat a light dinner. In that way you will give your body time to burn some calories while awake.

Staying on a fitness plan while eating healthy will not only help you lose weight but turn it into lean muscle. If it proves to be too difficult try doing group exercises such as the ones we offer  or use a personal trainer. Be sure to contact us should you have any questions regarding fitness and being healthy and we'll be happy to help.

Our Group Extreme boot camp (5 weeks) will increase your cardio-respiratory endurance, overall strength and flexibility.  With summer right around the corner our mission is to get you in the best possible shape by  providing you with the means to reduce your overall body fat percentage.  You will lose weight, get ripped and feel great.

Now you can stop wondering what you could look like and realize your bodies full potential for greatness.

Obesity or being grossly overweight puts a signifcant strain on your heart. Exercise and a fitness program will improve your heart health and assist in losing weight. However, some dietary adjustment is absolutely neccessary if you want to lose weight and improve your overall health.
 
If you want to lose weight, improve cardiovascular health, and lower cholesterol, you need to cut back on calories from saturated fat and sugar, eat more fiber and lean protein, and stock up on fruit and vegetables. Once you are in a soldi routine and feeling good about your health you can treat yourself once in awhile ... just stay away from indulging or binging.

Most people think just shedding those extra pounds will result in satisfaction. Of course it would be great to fit into smaller clothes and be able to do some physcial ativity type things without feeling out of breath.

But if you want to lose weight for the wrong reasons, then like many other people, there's a good chance that either your diet will fail or that you will put weight back on shortly after your diet is over.
3 Good reasons for wanting to lose weight:

• To get fit
• To avoid health problems
• To improve your self confidence

See the difference? If you want to lose weight for you, you are much more likely to be pleased with the results and stay on course!  Understand your motivation, and read our blog for free diet tips that will help you maintain your motivation and willpower.
3 Bad reasons for wanting to lose weight:

• To make a bad relationship better
• To make someone proud of you
• To get someone to like you