How to Lose Weight Healthy in 40 Days

The battle for weight loss and overall good health is ongoing for most people. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or an intermittent gym user, if you have strayed from your fitness and good nutrition routine, it can sometimes be hard to get back on track. Nonetheless, it is essential to live a long and fruitful life. Healthy weight loss is not only about dropping the pounds, but keeping them off. Committing to the challenge is the first step in the right direction; set a goal and develop a plan to attain it.

Things You'll Need

• A 40 day goal
• Workout journal
• Food Journal
• Proper fitness attire
• Gym membership or home fitness equipment
• Scale

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Instructions

• 1

  Create a 40 day goal for yourself and mark it in your workout journal along with body measurement and weight for day 1.
  Research online weight loss groups or create one with friends. Start with a strong support base.

• 2

  Review eating habits and current workout routine. Remove obvious dietary items such as soda and junk food. These are unneeded calories; removing them from your diet will quickly help you drop weight and feel better.

• 3

  Proper nutrition is key when loosing weight and keeping it off. Starving yourself is not the answer. If you are unsure on how to create a proper diet that will keep you fueled you will need a plan that will work best with your lifestyle. The Mayo Clinic website offers calorie-conscious menu planning guides. Cooking and preparing meals at home versus eating out will help you control portion size as well as keep you accountable for your consumption. Research how many calories you should be taking in per day along with how much activity is needed to reach your goal.

• 4

  Start training. Begin by easing into a routine with a full body workout including cardio and weight training. Aim for three workouts per week. Challenge yourself. Each week review your progress and set a new weekly goal. For example, add an extra mile to your run, or up your weights or reps. If you choose to workout in a gym or fitness studio, talk with a trainer or instructor about your goals. By brainstorming with professionals you can learn about proper technique as well as get helpful insdier training tips.

• 5

  Keep a positive attitude. Not everyday will go as planned, but one bad day should not spoil the whole plan. Reward yourself for accomplishments no matter how small.