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Step 1
To obtain weight loss you don't need the fad diets or Oprah's trainers and cooks. To lose weight, the first thing to realize is that you simple just have to burn more than you take in. Weight loss is a net loss of calories, pure and simple.
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Step 2
You burn calories just by being alive. Breathing alone will burn calories which is why you need to eat to feed your body.
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Step 3
Remember this simple equation: 1 lb = 3500 calories. What does this mean to you? Just that to lose 1 lb, you need a net deficit of 3500 calories from what you currently intake.
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Step 4
You can cause this drop by one (or a combination) of 3 ways:
-Calorie Intake Reduction (fancy way of saying dieting)
-Cardio (Aerobic Exercise)
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Step 5
Make sure you eat a healthy diet (whole grains, plenty of vegetables, fresh fruit, and lean protein) and drink water throughout the day to prevent dehydration. Dehydration can cause your metabolism to drop by as much as 3%
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Step 6
Building muscle raises your metabolism so that you can burn more calories while doing nothing (including while you're sleeping)
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Step 7
Remember, it's always best to visit a physician first before starting a weight loss & exercise plan.
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Step 8
And stick with it! Set a goal and stick with it for 30 days, studies have shown that new habits take a little bit to settle in.
