Losing the Holiday Weight

Get out of your box of chocolates and into the weight-loss playground

If you indulged with Valentine’s Day chocolates and are dreading Easter, don’t fret. The battle of the bulge doesn’t need to be a thorn in your side. In fact, weight loss can be fun and hassle-free. Keeping your fat-burning fire lit only requires a little will power and dedication. By setting realistic goals, making small modifications to your diet and adding a workout partner(s) you can improve accountability and guarantee results. From sled pulling to keg pressing, thinking outside the box is all you need to take fitness to the next level.

“Set your sights on some attainable goals, add some guidance, and some dedication at the beginning to make changes to your nutritional and exercise habits,” says Lee Davy, Co-founder and CEO of Dynamic Conditioning Centre, based in Toronto, Ontario. “Once you begin to see results, it only gets easier. Pick an exercise routine that’s fun. Training doesn’t have to be like watching paint dry.”

Top Tips for Getting Lean and Staying Fit 

1. Maintain a healthy level of will power. Remember you are what you eat. 
2. Measure body fat content not body weight. 
3. Eat smaller meals at regular intervals. 
4. Replace coffee with green tea to detoxify the liver. 
5. Try a boot camp or obstacle course for fun. 
6. Train with intensity by reducing rest times. 
7. Train with weights and do away with long bouts of cardio.
8. Drink lots of water.

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ARTICLE ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN ISSUE 11-2 OF YOUR WORKPLACE MAGAZINE.