Lose weight without dieting

Is it really possible to lose weight without dieting? The resounding answer to this question is, yes.

Contrary to what you might be thinking right now, this is not a sales pitch for the latest “fad” weight loss pill that promises to magically burn body fat away. Although there are a few weight loss products (be sure to read our Shakeology review) that can yield tremendous results when combined with a solid exercise plan, it’s important to realize that there really are no shortcuts. Losing weight the right way way takes hard work and discipline on your part, but if you’re excited to know how you can truly lose weight without dieting, read on.

Before we reveal how, let’s get one thing straight: When we refer to the phrase “without dieting”, we mean fad or crash diets. You can lose weight without starving yourself half to death or driving your metabolism awry. It is important, however, to eat healthy if you want to actually lose weight without dieting.

Consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and fish while reducing your intake of highly-processed junk food and pastries is vital. Also, it’s important that your food intake is sufficient for your body’s needs. Eat too much, and you can’t expect to ever actually lose weight. Eat too little, and your body will be lacking the nutrients and vitamins it needs to operate at optimal capacity.

How to Lose Weight Without Going on a Diet

So, on to the meat of this article: How exactly do you lose weight without dieting? The answer lies in good old-fashioned exercise.

This is probably no surprise to most — after all, some exercise is expected. However, what we’re referring to is more than just your usual walking or jogging regimen.

To accelerate fat loss, it’s important to structure your workouts so that you target very specific muscles of your stomach, thighs, obliques, triceps, butt, and core. As a result, you’re able to tackle each of these problem areas head on and will be able to effectively tone your muscles to achieve that lean look you’ve been after. Programs like the P90X workout from Beachbody do a tremendous job of this, and are definitely recommended if you don’t feel comfortable structuring your daily workout schedule.

In a nutshell, you should be training your muscle groups two to three times a week on alternate days. Don’t be tempted to go overboard with your training and hit the same muscles each day, otherwise known as “over training”. Sufficient rest is a necessary part of every effective fitness plan, and training your favorite muscles every day will only hinder your progress. Without rest, you also stand the chance of tiring yourself needlessly which could result in excessive fatigue. Once overtraining occurs, you’ll have to rest for a longer period of time before continuing.

Here’s an example exercise plan: Workout your stomach by doing crunches and sit ups. Train your obliques or the muscles on the side of your abdomen by doing oblique crunches using a Swiss ball and get leaner triceps with tricep dips and extensions. In these three exercises, strive for 10 to 15 repetitions of 3 sets each. Rest for a minute in between sets. To get rid of the fat in your thighs and shape your butt, perform leg exercises such as walking, squats, cycling, or running for about 20 to 30 minutes three times a week. Core strengthening workouts include planks and side planks. Strive to hold the poses for about 60 seconds for maximum benefit.

By following a structured exercise program such as the above example and combining it with a well-balanced diet made up primarily of vegetables and lean protein, you’ll find that losing weight without yo-yo dieting becomes easily attainable. Lastly, keep in mind that weight loss is a gradual process that takes time — don’t get discouraged when you don’t see results overnight!