After finding early success in losing weight, many individuals find that they hit a wall and further weight loss begins to seem nearly impossible. Hitting a weight-loss plateau can be discouraging, but it happens to almost everyone. A healthy, well-balanced diet and routine physical activity are essential to making sure you get rid of those last 10 or 20 pounds in a safe and sustainable manner.
Step 1
Perform at least 30 minutes of cardio exercise a day five times a week. If you find if difficult to lose the last bit of weight, try increasing the intensity and duration of your daily workout. For example, if you run, try running uphill or for a longer period of time to increase the rate at which you burn calories.
Step 2
Drink at least 64 ounces of water each day to ensure you are adequately hydrated and to help boost your metabolism. Water is necessary to burn fat.
Step 3
Maintain a nutritional deficit by burning more calories than you consume. Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains for adequate levels of energy. Limit your intake of junk food, processed foods and beverages high in sugar and caffeine.
Step 4
Try resistance-training exercises, which help build muscle mass. Each pound of additional muscle can help you burn up to 50 more calories per day.
Step 5
Drink green tea each day. A chemical in green tea called EGCG has been shown to boost metabolism and speed fat burning.
Tips and Warnings
- Increase physical activity in your daily routine. Instead of driving, try walking or riding your bike to help burn extra calories each day.
Things You'll Need
- Exercise shoes
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