The Fat Loss Guide For The New Dad

Becoming a dad is a very exciting time in your life, however unfortunately it can mean less time for yourself. Working a 9-5 job then coming home from work and running around after the kids, eating dinner then being too exhausted to do anything else for the evening let alone think about exercise is your new typical day.

Slowly over time, you find yourself putting on excessive weight, feeling sluggish and tired with no energy to play with the kids and your sex drive has hit an all time low.

This is not the way is should be and it does not have to be this way. There is an answer. Follow these 7 tips to a new energised you.

Short, Intense Workouts
Over my years of working as a personal trainer there have been many different trends in exercise and many different methods to result in weight loss. What I have found most effective for fat loss is short (20-40 minute) workouts at a high intensity performed 3 times per week. This can be in the comfort of your own home or in a park, so no need to buy a gym membership and waste time travelling to and from the gym.

What Equipment should you use?
Buying the latest in house gym kit is not necessary for losing maximum fat. There are two pieces I would suggest you purchase and they will not dent your bank account. Kettlebells (12kg is a great weight to start with) and a pull up bar. Pull up bars are great as they do not take up a lot of room and they can be put up and taken down really easily. These two pieces will be very effective for your fat loss goal.

What Exercises should you do?
Performing compound exercises ie squats, lunges, pull ups, press ups etc are the best for fat loss. They will increase your heart rate in minimal time. Here is an example workout for you to try:

A1 Kettlebell Squats
A2 Bodyweight Press Ups
A3 Kettlebell Forward Lunges
A4 Kettlebell Shoulder Press
A5 Bodyweight Burpees

Perform exercises A1 – A5 with no rest, then rest for 45 seconds between sets
Repeat circuit x3/4

Clean up your nutrition
Eating plenty of fresh organic vegetables, limiting your fruit intake to 3 pieces per day (due to the high sugar content), increasing your protein to at least 3 meals per day (a variety of organic meat and fish) and cutting out ALL processed foods will ensure your body naturally sheds off its unwanted fat and builds lean muscle tissue. Remember if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Time is a limiting factor, so order your food online and get it delivered. Make bulk meals and store them in the fridge. You will always tend to eat foods that are convenient so ensure you have a bag of natural nuts, beef jerky and a piece of fruit in your bag or car so if you are hungry, you have healthy snacks on hand.

Eat Breakfast
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Be sure to make time every morning, whether you have to set your alarm 20 minutes earlier, prepare it the night before or eat on the go, make sure you have something to eat first thing. As soon as you eat food in the morning, your metabolism is cranked up a notch and the fat burning process starts. A good breakfast would be an omelette with spinach and cheese or steak and eggs. If you have limited time, a protein shake would be ideal with a piece of fruit and nuts. Stay clear of the sugary cereals as they will assist with fat gain.

If you follow the tips above and eat breakfast daily, perform 20 minutes of intense exercise 3 times per week and clean up your diet, not only will your fat melt away, your energy levels and sex drive will increase and you will feel like a new man.

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Fitness & Exercise Tips for Busy Dads

Too many people think that exercise and fitness means going to a gym, getting on the treadmill and lifting weights. While these forms of exercise do work – and I use them 4-5 times per week – they are NOT the only ways to get fit!

I always advocate DIVERSITY and TIME EFFICIENT workouts – especially if you are a BUSY DAD! Your responsibilities are endless. For example:

* Juggling career with family
* Household chores
* Home improvement projects
* Coaching the kids

The list seems endless! No wonder you feel overwhelmed by the thought of going to the gym and exercising on a regular basis! With a short yet effective workout, you will be able to work your heart and muscles to help you achieve weight loss and keep it off!

The list seems endless!

No wonder you feel overwhelmed by the thought of going to the gym and exercising on a regular basis! With a short yet effective workout, you will be able to work your heart and muscles to help you achieve weight loss and keep it off!

Another way I encourage dad’s to get fit is through physical activities that also serve as leisure activities! These can be done with the family, alone or with friends! The use of exercise as fun and relaxation is a great way to get two important tasks done at the same time!

I always tell my clients – think outside of the box!!

What do you love to do?

What activity brings you great happiness- so much that you are forced to smile when you think about it?

You have rock climbing, horseback riding, surfing, swimming, boating, kayaking, hiking, flying trapeze, golf and tennis. The list is endless!

Maybe you like working out outside in a park during break time – feeling the morning or afternoon sun on your face! Or maybe snow shoeing in a blizzard!

These are all great ways to get fit and have FUN! You just have to follow some simple health and exercise principles I set forth for you

Are You Following the 3 “C’s” of Weight Loss Success?

There are three very important factors that MUST be present in ANY fitness plan you choose if you want to be successful in losing weight. Without the 3 “C’s” below, your attempts at health and wellness will be short lived.

1. COMMITMENT: In order to be successful at anything – you must be committed. You must make a decision on a given day that you are going to change your life, decide how you are going to change your life, understand why you want to embark on this change and go ahead and be committed to the change no matter how busy are.

Know and understand that your commitment to a healthy lifestyle- is 80% MENTAL. While you are changing your body, becoming more fit, exercising, changing the food you eat- know these are all mental changes as your mind controls your body. Without mental strength and commitment, your life change will not last.

See, I often hear clients say – “I can’t!” That is not true – what they are really saying is “I don’t want to.” And, that is fine. You don’t have to. But let’s be honest with each other and say it like it is-YOU CAN and YOU WILL once you make up your mind to do it!

2. CONSISTENCY: After you have made your commitment to your new life change- the next element that naturally follows is consistency. You must be consistent with the changes you make in your life. You must be consistent with your healthy lifestyle to see and feel improvement. Without consistency – you are failing in your commitment to your health and your new self.

This means you must follow a healthy lifestyle for a long period of time- even if you are frustrated, tired and even cranky. Forge ahead, push on, you will feel better for it.

3. CONTROL: Finally- know this- without control, you will not be successful in your life change. When I refer to control – I am talking about the self-control you need to ensure you eat good fresh foods, lean proteins, fresh fruits, fresh veggies, and whole grains whether you’re traveling, busy running around with your family and kids, or going from client to client. Even though it may be easier to buy a McDonald’s hamburger that will not help you with your weight loss efforts.

When I talk about control I am talking about the ability to say NO to things that take you away from achieving your weight loss goals. I am talking about the need to control the forces in your life to ensure you have time to sleep, rest, exercise and enjoy the basic human rights of eating, resting and exercising.

Take CONTROL of Yourself and Your Life Today and Start Enjoying a New You!

So start planning, preparing and customizing your consistent fitness plan that gives you full control! And, don’t forget to stay committed.

Becky Wenner is a super busy woman as she is a practicing attorney (that alone makes her life hectic) and Founder of Becky’s Fitness Company. Yet, she finds time to exercise and eat right so she can have the body most people would die for! Now, she’s providing you with the ultimate downloadable 15-minute audio workout that even the busiest dads can complete to get the lean “Hollywood” look. Get it now at: http://www.beckysfitnesscompany.com/free/

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Mom Tricked My Dad Into Losing Weight

My mother is gifted with extraordinary culinary talents. We love her cooking as much as we love they way she takes good care of all of us. This might have been the reason why my father has grown huge over the years, especially around the tummy.

Recently, I have observed that although my daid still earts voraciously, he is gradually losing that extra bulge. I asked my mom about it and she just smiled. Over a cup of coffee, she shared with me her secrets. I would like to share it with you , too. Mom said that dad needs to lose weight as he is into his mid-life age wherein diseases like diabetes, arthritis, stroke, and cancer are lurking around the corner and ready to strike upon a person who is not diet conscious. So she made changes on his diet without him knowing it. She also encouraged my dad to join her in some physical activities on weekends.

Mom began using wholegrain in her baking instead of white bread. According to her, wholegrain bread contains more fiber which makes him full for a longer time. He cuts back on his calories. Whenever my father takes her to dine at restaurants, mother said she eats all the pre-dinner rolls without my father noticing it. If she can’t help it, she would request the waiter to exchange the butter with vinegar and olive oil.

Since my father is fond of bringing a sandwich to work, she prepares it without the bread. Dad loves lettuce so she makes this the sandwich base rather than bread. She fills it up with slices of tomato, cucumber (with the skin on), celery and mix it with slices of either apple, mango, or avocado or whatever is in season. When he requests for meat, my mom uses chicken meat without the skin. If dad insists on having bread, and sometimes he gets away with it, mother used wholegrain bread. On weekends, mom would request dad to help her in the garden. She would pretend to be in pain in the arm, or back, so she could ask him to weed grass or dig soil or just plain relocations of flower pots, and even mowing. These sort of let him burn lots of calories and are good for emotional and physical health.

Oftentimes, my mom encourages my dad to play basketball with my youngest brother or badminton with my younger sister, or play tennis with me. All that and more, dad burns a lot of calories by playing the sports. Engaging in physical sports or taking regular exercises and taking proper diets have enormously helped my dad to lose weight. He was able to manage the pressure and stress at work.

According to mom, stress causes production of hormone cortisol which forms fats and round the belly and risk of heart disease. Exercise regulates the hormones that’s why dad lose weight eventually, mom added. Should my dad finds out that mom tricked her into losing weight, I am sure he would not be mad at her, but rather would love her even more. Ma.

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