7 tips to lose the last 5 lbs of fat
Posted: May 2nd, 2010 | Author: Chad Howse | Filed under: Fat Loss | Tags: burn fat, get shredded, lose fat | 6 Comments »
… and get “shredded” :)
Sometimes the last 5 lbs of fat are the hardest to get rid of. A lot of us will plateau when we get around the last 5 or 10 lbs, or 2 or 3 % of body fat.
It takes more commitment in the gym and in your cardio, but also in your diet. Here are a few tips that’ll help you get rid of that last little bit that won’t seem to go away. I implemented these steps into my routine before a recent trip to Maui to lose 3% of my body-fat. Each helped big time.
1. Eat earlier and bigger
Wake up earlier to get that first meal in, and make sure it’s a big one. High in lean protein, good fats, and good carbohydrates in the form of veggies, fruits or whole wheat grains. A big meal will give your metabolism a boost allowing you to burn more calories throughout the day.
Great food choices for breakfast:
- Oatmeal
- Eggs or egg whites
- Whey isolate or casein (or a blend) protein powder
- Avocado
- Almond butter
- Apple sauce
2. Split up your cardio and weights
For example, do your weight training early in the am and your cardio later on at night after work. Having a break in between your weights and your cardio will result in more calories expended or burned, even if that break is only 20 minutes.
By splitting the two up you’ll also be able to train at a higher intensity because your body has had a chance to recover in between. Read the rest of this entry »
