There is a very bad misconception in the world that fat loss and weight loss are the same thing. I am here to show you that they are definitely not the same thing. I am especially speaking to the Women out there reading this article, please pay close attention to what is said in this article.
Take a look around the internet, local book stores, or watch any of those late night infomercials. You will see a ton of books and programs with the words “weight loss” in the title. The over use of this term should be a big red flag; what you are really looking for is “fat loss”. As a top strength and conditioning coach and fat loss expert, I am only concerned that my clients lose excess fat.
Let’s start by understanding what makes up our weight. Our body’s weight consists of bones, organs, tissue, fat, blood, and water. As you can see some of what makes up our total weight is critical to our survival.
I believe it’s key that you start to develop a new way of looking at Fat Loss. It is easy to think that Fat is bad, but actually fat is an
important element in our dietary program. Without fat in our diet muscle development would not happen, our joints would hurt and many other unpleasant things would start to occur; so why does everyone try to cut all fats from their diet? I think it’s due to a lack of knowledge. The fitness industry is always trying to get the consumer to buy the next great weight loss or fitness gimmick, and then they are off to the next new great thing to repeat the cycle. It’s confusing, and I understand that.
To make it simple, focus not on total fat loss but only on the excessive body fat that we are carrying on our body. Excess body fat is one of our biggest health problems in our country today. Why is it one of our biggest health problems, because having excess body fat increases your chances for things like diabetes, stroke, hypertension, heart attacks and many other potentially fatal diseases. In plain English too much fat is a really bad thing, that’s why I want you to be more focused on losing excess fat.
Here’s the reason I think that we started calling it weight loss, because no one wanted to admit that they were fat. Instead of saying “I am on a fat loss program”, they said “I am on a weight loss program.” Why, because it sounds better. So take a stand and take responsibility for losing the fat, once you do that it’s easier to become highly motivated, and the job will get done more efficiently.
I believe the most effective, efficient, and healthy way to lose the excess fat is by eating a balanced, plant based diet of whole
naturally fresh foods, in conjunction with any exercise program. I strongly recommend to my clients to stay away from all of those highly advertised weight loss (see the word weight loss, not what you are looking for) programs. Unfortunately, weight loss is a big business, and these weight loss companies know that the person’s will is going to weaken at some point, so they continue try to appear to provide the “magic weight loss solution”.
That is the difference between fat loss and weight loss, and the difference between the approach I recommend and all the books and programs touting weight loss. If you really want to lose fat forever, then you need to make the lifestyle changes that I mentioned. If you eat well, make exercise a daily activity, you will begin to see the excess fat melt right off your body.
I hope this article helped. If you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas about what you’ve just read please let me know. I enjoy hearing from you.
Till next time, remember Stay Fit You’ll Feel Better.
Jeff
www.sports-fitness-solutions.com