Sneaking Exercise Into Your Daily Routine

For many people, having to wear a bathing suit to the beach is the main motivator for getting into shape. That is one of the reasons why so many people start hitting the gym and dieting during the spring. So, if you are someone who is looking to lose some weight and get into shape so that you look good on the beach, it is important that you have a plan. The following steps are going to help you achieve that goal. 

Do Not Try A Lose Too Much Weight

The first thing you need to do is set a reasonable target weight. If you try and lose too much weight, you're going to fail. Trying to lose too much weight will result in crash diets and other unhealthy behavior. A healthy, realistic amount of weight to lose is one or two pounds a week.

Determine Your Daily Macros

The next thing you need to do is determine your macros. This is a popular method of calorie tracking in the online fitness community. Basically, you download a free app to your phone and enter your current weight and your decided target weight. The app will then output a range of what your macros should be. The idea is that you want to hit your macronutrient requirement rather than focusing on calories. The reason this is important is that it helps you get the protein you need as well as fats and carbs. The protein is essential because you want to maintain muscle while dieting. Muscle helps you look lean, so it would be a mistake to just eat your daily caloric requirement in carbs! 

Take Photos and Weigh Yourself

You will want to track your progress. The best ways to do this are to take photos and weigh yourself. If you look at yourself in the mirror every day, you might not notice changes. This is why you need to document the progress visually and on paper. So, keep a spreadsheet with your morning weight and update it every day. Also, take photos at the same time every seven days. Then you can see the progress that is being made. 

Hire A Personal Trainer

While many people focus on the diet aspect of the weight loss program, you should also hire a personal trainer. Exercise is important not just because it burns calories but because it helps to tone and build muscle, as well. Someone who has a more muscular physique is going to look better in a bathing suit than someone who has less muscle. The personal trainer will help you design an exercise plan that will focus on making your body lean and sculpting muscle so that you look great for the beach. 

To learn more, contact a resource that offers personal training.