The one thing these two ladies did that made the most difference in their physique is tracking food intake (and ate for their goal). It's the best 'lifestyle' change MOST people can make for fat loss in which requires the least amount of pain/effort. It's ridiculous how nobody got time for that yet have time for all the other fitness craps they're doing. That and oh, lift heavy ass weights smile emoticon
Forget about your sodium intake, how many steps you took that day, drink enough water or not, or if your bootcamp burns more calories than your zumba class. That's too much shit to worry about. Too much fluff to tag onto your already busy stressful "lifestyle". Instead, you should worry about the most meaningful thing that makes the most impact for your body composition. Eat less (or more if trying to gain). That's the best return for your investment of resources (time, money, willpower).
Tracking food not only make you more aware of your caloric budget but change the way you feel when you eat. Awareness will help you make more mindful choices when dealing with hunger, cravings, social/emotional eating, and boredom.
Numbers also gives you accountability which is something everybody could use more of. Numbers don't lie.
Numbers are objective and can be reflected upon without the negative emotional attachments to food. Know the numbers can help you not feel lost from the sea of pseudoscience advice on the internet, help you get back on the wagon sooner when you do fall off which promote consistency, and can even prevent you from binge eating because you know that no single cupcakes or pizza can ruin your overall caloric goal for the day. This mean you can have anything you want! Just not everything while you're eating less.
Forget about your sodium intake, how many steps you took that day, drink enough water or not, or if your bootcamp burns more calories than your zumba class. That's too much shit to worry about. Too much fluff to tag onto your already busy stressful "lifestyle". Instead, you should worry about the most meaningful thing that makes the most impact for your body composition. Eat less (or more if trying to gain). That's the best return for your investment of resources (time, money, willpower).
Tracking food not only make you more aware of your caloric budget but change the way you feel when you eat. Awareness will help you make more mindful choices when dealing with hunger, cravings, social/emotional eating, and boredom.
Numbers also gives you accountability which is something everybody could use more of. Numbers don't lie.
Numbers are objective and can be reflected upon without the negative emotional attachments to food. Know the numbers can help you not feel lost from the sea of pseudoscience advice on the internet, help you get back on the wagon sooner when you do fall off which promote consistency, and can even prevent you from binge eating because you know that no single cupcakes or pizza can ruin your overall caloric goal for the day. This mean you can have anything you want! Just not everything while you're eating less.
You can start with calorie counter apps like "myfitnesspal" or "lose it". It's incredibly easy to use once you're familiar with the program. If you have time for facebook and your stupid 28 days plank challenge, you have time to track what you eat. Make sure you have a measuring scales at home, a crock pot, and a toaster oven might help.
Some good videos to go with the msg above
Know your (caloric) numbers and how to use them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5MU8SqBG9w
The problem with clean eating and nutrition myths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J2KMUqP-Xs
Eat your favorite foods without guilt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SimQdutkrFA
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