Natural Weight Loss Over 40? I Have An Answer, Although It Will Surprise You

     Who would have ever thought that a 43 year old mother of two, working a full time job, sitting at desk all day, with little exercise would start a natural weight loss program using body builder techniques. I sure wouldn't have, but in my quest to lose weight naturally, I stumbled upon some awesome information that really resonated with me.

I had been hearing so much about the power of our minds and our thoughts which is very intriguing to me. I have since read several books about it and when the first chapter of this body builder book starts out telling you that the KEY to your successfully and natural weight loss is all in your mind, I was blown away, so of course I kept reading.

Goal setting, visualization, and positive thinking are not new strategies when someone is trying to succeed at something but they are normally not something you find in your average weight loss program or book.

And that is just the beginning, I also found out the importance of :

Meal frequency & timing: To turbo charge your metabolism and turn your body into a fat-burning machine you need to eat 5 to 6 meals a day.

A calorie is not just a calorie, you need proper nutrition and calorie balance.

You CAN eat carbohydrates and Proteins at the same time.

Dehydration decreases endurance, strength, and physical performance and that is why water is essential for fat loss.Everyone knows you should drink 8-8oz glasses of water each day but most people do not realize how important this really is.

The secret to losing fat safely and permanently at the maximum possible rate is not weight training, cardio, motivational techniques or nutrition. The secret is the combination of all four.

You hear all the time that once you hit the age of "40" it is much harder to lose weight but you if make the decision to live a healthier life losing weight will come naturally. If you follow these tips you will find yourself gravitating towards the things that will bring you a healthier body.

Here are a few tips that I have incorporated into my routine to help kept me on track:

Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning, this jump starts your metabolism, I keep bottled water in my bathroom.

Cook in bulk, this saves time and reduces stress if you have a busy schedule.

Make a big salad and keep it in the refrigerator for an easy snack, throw a scoop of low fat cottage cheese in it to get your protein.

Keep a daily journal of what you eat, this helps you stay focused on your goals.

Be easy about it all, stay positive and things will just go much smoother for you.

One of the main things in achieving natural weight loss is to eat the right combination of foods each day. If fat loss is your number one goal and you want to achieve it the healthy way without losing muscle or energy, then you can't go wrong with 50-55% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 15-20% fat as your starting point. Just make sure you carbohydrates are complex carbs not simple. Which means no white bread or white rice. A healthy balance is all you need!

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