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7 Weight Loss Tips for Men

When it comes to weight loss, almost everyone is a genius with an idea or two on how to achieve it. Many male fitness gurus like to push their weight loss agenda like it’s a glorious battle. They advertise and tell stories of men who weighed 789 pounds and lost 600 pounds in 3 months by just following heir well laid out plan. It sells, and it gets many people to sign up for these weird programs.

Then there are other people on social media who say just running every morning for two weeks will help with fat loss and that you have to cut out all your food now and eat like a vegan if you want it to work. They tout their “no pain, no gain” agenda, and for many of them, it’s a pseudo-moralistic stage show that makes them look like heroes in the eyes of their followers.  

Unfortunately, that’s not how it has to be. You don’t have to starve yourself till you are half dead for your fat loss goals to come to pass. In this article, we will go through some real tips for weight loss that will help you achieve the body you so desire:

  1. Set an achievable goal for your body

A lot of people have said this so much that it now sounds cliché, but no one can downplay the importance of goal setting in a fat loss journey. Set an achievable goal and try to work every day to attain that goal. Also, weigh yourself on a scale every day, as seeing your progress can motivate you to do more. However, remember that the number on a scale should not define you or have an effect on how you see yourself. Male fitness gurus won’t tell you this, but real progress in losing weight takes time, and there are sometimes you won’t see any change. It doesn’t mean you aren’t working hard or that your goals are unattainable.

  1. Cut down on processed and junk food

Many people who struggle with their weight have issues with addiction to junk and processed food. If you are trying to lose weight, you have to be willing to cut down on your processed food and junk food intake. What you eat has a serious impact on your weight loss goals, so you should endeavor as much as you can to limit the number of unhealthy foods you take in. Instead, start getting used to snacking on fruits and healthy snacks and taking them along with you everywhere you go so that you don’t feel hungry and take some more processed food.

  1. Don’t skip meals

Some fake male fitness programs will suggest that you skip some meals so that you cut weight faster – don’t do it. Cutting down meals will only make you hungry, which could increase the chances of you snacking on unhealthy and processed foods. What you want to do is eat light and eat early. Ensure you eat your breakfast, as studies have shown that there is a correlation between eating breakfast and successful weight loss.

  1. Try to remain active

In addition to the exercises you will be doing, try to stay active at all times. Meet with people and have fun. Don’t confine yourself to your couch and watch TV all day; it’s not good for your fat loss goals. Try as much as you can to stay awake throughout the day and sleep well at night. Keep your mind focused on your job and try to be as active in it as you can.

  1. Lift weights

In the world of male fitness, when weight loss is mentioned, almost immediately, people rush to advise on how you should run more often or do some other cardio. Now, cardio is great for you if you want to lose weight and stay fit – everyone who wants good heart health should do cardio. However, it is not all that is required. Performing exercises that require you to lift weights is also very important for the body. Exercises like deadlifts can help you burn far more calories than cardio. The focus should be on building muscle and burning calories. 

  1. Sleep well and drink fluids

Sleeping well at night can help you stay active during the day, which is what you need if you want to cut down lots of calories. The best way to do this is to have a dedicated time for sleeping and stick to it no matter what. Also, it should go without saying but avoid late-night meals. It’s hurtful to your fat loss goals.

Also, it is important that you take the right fluids as much as you can. Drinking lots of water is good for any male fitness program you wish to engage in, especially weight loss. Drink a lot of water as much as humanly possible.

  1. Be patient, and don’t be discouraged

Keeping your mind mentally sound is also important for weight loss. As we stated earlier, weight loss takes time, so you want to enjoy the process. Don’t be in a hurry to take weird supplements that promise to eradicate belly fat in two weeks. It doesn’t work that way. The right diet, plus the right exercise, will give you success in your weight loss endeavor.

Also, if you find yourself indulging in old habits, try to jump out of it as quickly as you can and return to the right path. Don’t feel like one mistake will ruin your total plan. It won’t.

Conclusion

It may seem unorthodox, but one thing you will not find in many male fitness weight loss programs is that you should laugh a lot. Good laughter does two things: One, it keeps you active and in the right frame of mind, and two, it works on your body and burns a lot of calories. So when next you are having the meet with your friends, remember to hold nothing back and laugh as though your health depends on it, because it might.

Finally, patience and consistency are two very important virtues if you are to succeed in any fat loss goal you set for yourself.  

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