So I told you guys I wasn't done yet with the basics. To be honest, I actually was. Those are the BASIC things you need to know before you do the drastic lifestyle changes. So, I guess we are at 'semi-basics' now.
Sugar and carbs_ I mentioned in my last post how it is a good idea to cut down on sugar and carbs at a certain, comfortable pace. This is because we are maintaining a lifestyle here and not an extreme diet. you need to be completely comfortable with what you do or you might start seeing it as a temporary thing. Cutting out carbs and sugar as early as possible in your day means that your body has sufficient time to burn off all of that energy before it turns to fat and settles in your body. 'Good carbs' are brown rice, sweet potato, low GI whole wheat bread and whole wheat pasta. Avoid the white versions of these (as well as normal
potatoes) as much as you can.
Weight training_ No, it won't make you look like a body builder. Muscle is not only built by weights. Body builders and wrestlers also drink a ton of protein shakes. Yes, protein helps build muscle, depending on how much of it you consume. Weight training actually helps you burn fat faster. It's more of a long-term solution. The weight-loss is more gradual as compared to cardio training. Doing both cardio and weights is the best solution though.
Plan your meals_ Planning meals helps because you're not easily strayed into eating something unhealthy. It's easier to stick to the healthy meal which you planned on eating.
Do not shop on an empty stomach_ Grocery shopping on an empty stomach is so agonizing for me because I tend to 'crave' everything I see and I start buying food that I should not be eating at all.
Avoid eating out_ You are less likely to eat bad food when you cook the stuff you have in your home. If you don't have white bread in your home, then you definitely won't be eating white bread. But I bet your favourite restaurant offers white bread rolls and butter for FREE. Free carbs. Free fat. No thanks.
Don't sweat, there's more coming soon. (I did not mean that. You must SWEAT).
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