6 of 12: The 12 Fat Loss Transformation Foundations

The following selection is taken from writer David Robson (BodyBuilding.com). Each post will contain a new foundation from his article, "12 Fat Loss Transformation Foundations for your Future Physique."


FOUNDATION 6: MAKE HEALTH AND FITNESS A LIFESTYLE

To truly experience long-term weight loss success, health and fitness must become a firmly entrenched part of one's lifestyle. In fact, all of the planning and goal setting in the world along with perfectly developed training and nutritional programs will account for very little if you cannot incorporate into your daily schedule the fundamental principals - such as those outlined in this article - needed to achieve ongoing results. For example, waking in the morning to complete your cardio should eventually come as naturally as eating your breakfast and brushing your teeth.

Do not view your transformation goals as something to be specially considered outside of the normal course of your daily life. To make it work long term it is best to structure your goals into a lifestyle that is both sustainable over the long term and which will ultimately define who you are as a person. In essence, your health and fitness program will become an inextricable part of who you are.

With Enough Commitment And Time Your Training
Sessions Will Come As Naturally Brushing Your Teeth.

5 of 12: The 12 Fat Loss Transformation Foundations

 The following selection is taken from writer David Robson (BodyBuilding.com). Each post will contain a new foundation from his article, "12 Fat Loss Transformation Foundations for your Future Physique."

FOUNDATION 5: STAY HYDRATED

As well as being essential for overall physical performance and health, staying hydrated through sufficient water consumption (around 15 glasses per day for the exercise enthusiast) is a great way to encourage the fat burning process. At a fundamental level, fat burning can only really be achieved when the body is running optimally; if any of our metabolic processes are not functioning to their fullest the body will place its resources into compensating for such a problem, leaving other processes - such as fat burning - to function less effectively. By drinking enough water, we prime our bodies for fat burning by supporting all of our body's biological functions.

Muscle, for example, is comprised of around 75 percent water. Without enough water to support the proper functioning of this tissue muscle is unlikely to exert is positive metabolic effects to burn fat. Further, another problem people tend to have when aiming to transform their physiques is that of water retention. Though not related to fat storage (but just as unsightly when excessively produced), water retention often results from insufficient hydration; the more water we drink the more efficiently our kidneys will work and the faster any subcutaneous water can be eliminated from beneath our skin. So, by drinking enough clean, fresh water we can help to eliminate water retention while creating the conditions necessary for ongoing fat loss.

Muscle Is Around 75% Water, And Requires
Enough Water Intake To Support Proper Functioning.