Are you hoping to lose weight and shape up by summer? One expert has a simple plan for you. Trish Koeslag is revealing the truth about burning fat over 40. In a new social media post, the women’s nutrition and fitness coach, whose mission is to help women over 40 simplify macros and movement to lose weight, reveals 10 tips to help you get fit in months. “If I wanted to hit my weight loss goal by June, this is exactly what I’d do,” she writes.
Get in a Calorie Deficit
The first thing you need to do is get into a calorie deficit. In order to determine “how much you should eat for your goals,” download a free macro calculator and input your numbers.
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Walk Daily
Next, walk “everyday” she says, recommending doing it outside. “Aim for 10K+ steps (I go for an hour walk every morning and the rest of my steps are incremental throughout the day. I track steps using my Apple Watch)! she writes.
Amp Up Your Protein Intake
Make sure you are eating enough protein. “EAT 25-30g of protein at every meal. (Foods like chicken breast, ground chicken/turkey, shrimp, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs)!” she suggests.
Hydrate
Hydration is also key. “DRINK 2-3L of water daily,” she says. She also recommends adding electrolytes.” According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.
Lift Weights
Next, lift weights. “STRENGTH train 3-4x/week making sure that you are pushing intensity levels (where you feel like maybe you could do 1-2 more reps on your last rep)!” she says. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:
- Develop strong bones
- Manage your weight
- Enhance your quality of life
- Manage chronic conditions
- Sharpen your thinking skills
Do Zone 2 Cardio Twice a Week
She also recommends doing zone 2 cardio twice a week. “Try 30 minutes to start using the elliptical, stair master, go for a run (do what you enjoy)!” she writes.
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Don’t Drink Your Calories
Make sure not to drink your calories. “LIMIT liquid calories (eat your calories, drinking them will likely leave you hungry)!” says Trish.
Eat Mostly Whole Foods
When it comes to diet, choose whole foods 90% of the time, “and fun foods 10% of the time,” she suggests. “I don’t cut out any food I love, including chocolate. I eat it in moderation)!”
Get Enough Sleep
Make sure to get enough rest. She recommends sleeping 7 to 8 hours and managing stress via “journaling, reading, yoga, breath work, walking,” she says.
Diet Less, Maintain More
She suggests spending less time dieting and more time in maintenance. “Focus on a 12 week cut then get back into maintenance so you can fuel your body to build muscle)!” she says. And finally, “FOCUS on consistency, not perfection.” And if you enjoyed this article, don't missthese 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.