You know the type. Totally skinny arms, legs and underweight but her belly is a little flabby. Although she doesn’t take up a lot of room being skinny-fat isn’t healthy. Spending an endless amount of time on the cardio machines every single day but never lifting a single weight is useless. Strength training and diet is the only way to prevent muscle loss and increase muscle mass. The bottom line is excess fat can and does lead to underlying serious issues, such as cardiovascular diseases and even cancer just to name a few. No, having high fat percentage is not a death sentence for everyone, but it certainly can be for most.
How not to be skinny fat:
Tip #1:
Being a sassy girl means you have a fun social life but it’s important to know that just relying on exercise to “make up” for a few too many nachos at your favorite restaurant doesn’t work. If you want to lose body fat focus on your diet. Yes, the free chips that come with your cosmo are yummy and addicting but those extra calories won’t keep you fitting into your favorite pair of jeans. Going to the gym for extra time the next day doesn’t allow you to indulge in junk. If you eat badly all of the time you are increasing your cortisol level and cortisol breaks down muscle and increases fat storage. BOO! If you create a calorie deficit in your diet you can burn extra calories through exercise.
Tip #2:
Get ready for your closeup! Admit it your phone could use a few more photos that don’t feature you and your BFF out at some badly lit joint. Take pictures front/back/side and weigh yourself every 2 weeks so you can track your progress. Do this before your workout sessions. Start weightlifting and cut down on your cardio. I guarantee you will see your body change.
Train smarter, not harder and results will follow!
How not to be skinny fat:
Tip #1:
Being a sassy girl means you have a fun social life but it’s important to know that just relying on exercise to “make up” for a few too many nachos at your favorite restaurant doesn’t work. If you want to lose body fat focus on your diet. Yes, the free chips that come with your cosmo are yummy and addicting but those extra calories won’t keep you fitting into your favorite pair of jeans. Going to the gym for extra time the next day doesn’t allow you to indulge in junk. If you eat badly all of the time you are increasing your cortisol level and cortisol breaks down muscle and increases fat storage. BOO! If you create a calorie deficit in your diet you can burn extra calories through exercise.
Tip #2:
Get ready for your closeup! Admit it your phone could use a few more photos that don’t feature you and your BFF out at some badly lit joint. Take pictures front/back/side and weigh yourself every 2 weeks so you can track your progress. Do this before your workout sessions. Start weightlifting and cut down on your cardio. I guarantee you will see your body change.
Train smarter, not harder and results will follow!
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