So, How do we achieve this? I hear you bellowing.
Diet
Drink more water- up to half your bodyweight in ounces per day will put your body into lipolysis, meaning your body will begin burning stores of bodyfat
Cut down on carbonated beverages altogether, lets be honest, they are full of shit, sugar, sodium, aspartame etc. need I say more?
After 6pm large meals are a no!- when you sleep your metabolism slows down considerably, meaning that excess food and calories are turned into fat
Exercise
Weights- and for the ladies worrying about looking like bodybuilders, you simply do not have the testosterone present in your body to build huge muscles, and more muscle mass means more calories burnt at rest, weights will help you achieve the body you desire
CARDIO!!!- do at least 30 minutes intense cardio per day- get that heart rate high! At the very least you should be doing a brisk walk for this amount of time, try different routes, explore your town and see what you discover, walk at different times of the day, keep things interesting and it will help you stay motivated
Record the distance you travel as you do cardio, and try to beat your record each time you train
More cardio
More cardio
Keep track of your workouts and food intake using a journal, this is a great motivational tool as you see yourself improving!
Pay close attention to your bodyfat percentage, ask me to measure your bodyfat every 4 to 6 weeks or use the bodyfat calculator at the gym, remember, for those abs to show, your bodyfat percentage should be at 10% or lower.
By Chris Kershaw, Personal Trainer, Part-Time Wookie and Hater of Treadmills