How to Lose Fat & Not Muscle

Losing weight is the goal of millions of people, young and old, rich and poor, male and female. How do you lose fat, without losing muscle? The tips provided here may help you achieve those goals, and have more muscle in the long run.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• persistence
• determination
• focus
• vision

1. Eat a diet low in simple carbohydrates. Sugar, white flour, white rice, baked goods, sweets, pasta, and any other yummy thing made with simple carbohydrates will make losing fat and building muscle near impossible.

2. Eat whole grains, such as whole wheat bread, brown rice, oats, and any other whole grain food. Whole grains don't turn to sugar as fast in your blood stream, and take longer to digest.

3. Eat lean protein rather than high fat options. Turkey breast, white meat chicken without the skin, lean beef, and pork, and fish, are all great low fat protein choices. Beans and legumes, eggs, low fat cheese, and fat free milk are also great options.

4. Eat protein whenever you eat a carbohydrate. Healthy carbohydrates are fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Eating a protein, such as low fat cheese, or a slice of turkey breast, will make the digestive process take longer. This will enable you to eat less often and be satisfied.

5. Exercise!!It can't be stressed enough, EXERCISE builds muscle. When you eat a healthy diet, and exercise, you will be losing fat and building muscle. That is the key, EXERCISE regularly.

6. Drink at least six glasses of water a day, This will give your muscles fuel to burn the fat. It will also keep you hydrated in the process.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't expect to see the desired results overnight. Muscles may ache from new exercise routines, but that means you are using them properly. Keep on going, and you will lose fat without losing muscle.
• The saying "No pain, no gain" isn't a good one to go by. If an exercise hurts you, don't do it. Find something else to do.