The older we get it gets noticeably more challenging to shed pounds.
I am always looking for new changes or reminders during my journey.
Let’s keep the metabolism burning!
Prevention has some fantastic tips for us to keep the fat burning.
It is summed up into 4 areas:
1.MAKE SOME EXTRA MUSCLE
2. OUTSMART A PLATEAU
3. BE A STEALTH CALORIE BURNER
4 HALT HUNGER HORMONES
For the full explanation for each of the 4 tips visit Live the Fat-Burning Life.
Your Fat-Burning Game Plan
Every day
Wear a Pedometer
Eat five minimeals (300-400 calories each).
Log your food choices before you eat.
Drink at least six 8-ounce glasses of cold water
Three times a week
Lift weights, doing multi-muscle moves such as chest presses. (For free routines, go to Fat Burning Dumbbell Workouts.)
Rest no more than 20 seconds between sets while strength-training.
Whenever you exercise
Snack before your workout (see Eating Healthy for suggestions).
Schedule exercise before a meal so you eat within a half hour of finishing your workout.
Track your heart rate during cardio.
Weekly
Change one move in your workout routine every Monday. For example, swap push-ups for chest presses one week, lunges for squats the next, and so on.
Plan an active outing such as hiking.
The engine is burning……..what do you think?
Stay Active, Stay Healthy!
41 users commented in " YOUR FAT-BURNING GAME PLAN "
Follow-up comment rss or Leave a Trackbackyoure so right—it’s the SWAPAGE. the changing around. the MUSCLE CONFUSING I need to kick up a few notches.
M.
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@MizFit, Absolutely right on! Thanks for your feedback!
-Mark
Great advice!!!!
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@KFJ, Thanks! π
-Mark
“The older we get it gets noticeably more challenging to shed pounds.”…Amen, Mark! BUT no longer an excuse for me! It may take more determination & patience for me to get where I’m going but it’s not impossible.
Thanks for all the links today…can I burn calories surfing the net? π
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@Katschi, Hmmm, let’s come up with a surfing net workout plan…maybe alternate between jumping jacks, squats every 5 minutes? π
-Mark
Great points!
Eating several small meals as opposed to three large meals was a big one for me.
Building muscle is a great way to speed up metabolism. For the greatest bang for the buck, I like leg exercises – squats, deadlifts, lunges. There are so many big muscles used in these exercises, that you can really get a big benefit in the size of the muscle worked. Plus, they use so many muscles. They seem like leg exercises, but really affect many more muscles as well. Chest exercises are up there too for me. Lots of big muscles used again.
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@Lance, The meals was a big thing for me as well…..I hate/enjoy the squats, deadlifts, lunges also!
Thanks for the feedback!
-Mark
This is a fabulous plan. Thanks for the links. I am never sure what to do about strength training.
@Losing Irene, Thanks for your comments! π
-Mark
I need to work on these– all of them, but especially keeping my strength routine fresh. Swapping one move every Monday is very do-able. Thanks for the tips!
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@tfh, Thanks for the input!
-Mark
Great points which i totally agree with. I’ve kicked up the weight routine lately and i’m still playing around with how much food my body needs, and i’m at least making a concerted effort to eat healthier. Life only gets better π
@suzanne, Great job! Kick it up a notch!
-Mark
Thanks for all the advice – I do change my routine every once in a while to combat boredom. I find having a goal – 1/2 marathon, or Avon walk, works – something to work towards!
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@Missicat, Great job! A change is good!
-Mark
Oh! Great tips!! My routines are ever changing..probably because I change my mind so much, I guess it is a good thing though…sometimes π
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@Tiffany, Very good! π
-Mark
Great advice! And reminds me that its been a while since I switched up my routine…
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@Sagan, Give it a try! π
-Mark
Great tips! I’m planning on doing an overhaul of my routine in about a week or so – this was very helpful.
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@eatingbender, Thanks for your feedback!
-Mark
I really need to get to the pool…on schedule for Saturday! Your blog reminds me that I need to START moving more. I need the reminder…
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@DC Watts, Swimming is a great workout!
-Mark
What a great article/post! Such a great summary of basic tips that we’ve probably heard before, but in a way that makes it sound like no big deal to actually accomplish.
And yes, the working out and strength training makes such a difference. When I was at my lowest (adult) weight, I still felt “fat” because I was so squishy and jiggly. There are parts of my body that are tighter now than back then, even though I’m almost 20 lbs. heavier (granted, that’s not all muscle).
P.S. Thanks for the “vote” on my recent blog award. = )
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@Roobabs, Great feedback and I voted for the correct choice! π
-Mark
at long last, I am finally doing this: Drink at least six 8-ounce glasses of cold water
@WeightingGame, The water helps! It does!
-Mark
I’ve really been slacking off on the strength side of my fitness journey.
@Andrew, It is easy to go astray…no problem! Just reroute! π
-Mark
I need need need to get myself a pedometer. I just came back from California where I walked everywhere!!! I want to keep on walking as much as possible.
Do you have any recommendations? I prefer something less pricey, but just as good.
Thanks!
@Girl on Top, I purchased mine through Life Time Fitness, my wife found hers at pedometersusa.com
Keep walking!
-Mark
Great tips as always! And it reminds me I need to get a new pedometer. π
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@Rachel D, Thanks for your feedback….much appreciated!
-Mark
great tips π I have been doing all of that and plan on continuing. It just makes so much sense. I love the mini meals. I hated the way I used to feel after a huge dinner when I did nothing afterwards. I read that is how sumo wrestlers add the pudge……..a big meal and then go to sleep!
@Annette, Great job! Those sumo wrestlers i tell ya! π
-Mark
Wow, I am part of the way there but there are a few tips I still need to incorporate like logging food prior to eating.
Very useful, Mark. Thanks.
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@POD, Thanks for your feedback!
-Mark
Thanks for the great information!
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@munchkinsandmusic, Thanks you!
-Mark
Must. Drink. More. Water.
@Mama Zen, Water is good :)!
-Mark
Thanks for this post, it’s just what I needed. As I’ve mentioned before, losing weight has become a real struggle for me….it seems that I am constantly fighting another plateau. Incorporating hand weights seems to help me, so I’m going to check out the link you provided.
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@Suzanne, Change is good for the body! Thanks for your feedback!
-Mark
This is some great advice! π Thanks for passing it along to people who really want it.
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@The Baroness, Thank you! π
-Mark
The hunger hormones are what kill me. That’s a great idea about snacking before a workout and eating after. I find myself VERY hungry after a workout. And if try and exercise on an empty stomach, I tend to get light- headed.
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@Sandy (Momisodes), Same with me, I must have food prior or I get light-headed!
-Mark
Great tips. Whew… dunno if I could rest just 20 seconds between sets.
I might pass out?
π
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@Strong One, Oh you can no problem! π
-Mark
Great tips, and a good plan…thanks for the boost!
Good tips! I’ve been focused on diet and some exercise but really could think some more about more effective fat burning.
That was a great article, thanks!!!
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Thanks for the tips.
I’m Trying to keep myself motivated too for my plan to burn the flab abs in 2 months. I’m trying to lose 3 pounds in 10 days (not a lot I know, but I think it’s better to lose weight naturally). Trying to loss weight for women after pregnancy like me is kinda tough but I think it’s not impossible.
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