Woman Lost 125 Pounds After Making These 10 Simple Changes
If you have a lot of weight to lose, it can feel overwhelming. But most experts agree that simply incorporating healthy habits into your life can be the catalyst for dropping pounds fast. Britt Mudd is a weight loss warrior who lost a whopping 125 naturally and has managed to keep it off. In a few new social media posts, she reveals the ten things that helped her lose weight.
Learning and Tracking Macros
Her first healthy habit? "Learning & tracking macros alongside with learning proper portion control are what allowed me to stay consistently in a caloric deficit while enjoying foods I love to eat," she writes in her post. "It is what has allowed me to now intuitively eat and keep progressing towards my goals. The knowledge I gained by trial & error for years is how I now no longer need to track anything but instead get to enjoy food because I know what ingredients & portions my body responds best to. But you can start here, and it's a learning process."
Walking
Her next habit? "Realizing that movement throughout the day is what helps create the needed calorie deficit to lose weight. Walking is one of the most underrated forms of movement. Consistently walking reprograms the brain & allows you to take on the mindset of someone who prioritizes movement. It no longer becomes a chore – but a habit instead," she writes.
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Master Muscle Building Basics
Next, "learn the basics & stick to them," she says. "They are tried and true because they work. There is no reason to reinvent the wheel but instead focus on form, technique, & progressive overload. I started seeing the best results when I put away the ego, stuck to the basics & did my best to get really good at them. It may be monotonous, but that is where muscle is built. Doing the basics over & over & over again – long term & consistently."
Create a Nighttime Routine
Next, she recommends creating a nighttime ritual. "The only reason I'm able to consistently wake up at 4 am for my workouts is because of a strong nighttime routine. It all starts the night before. We shut off the screens & give ourselves time to unwind before heading to bed at the same time every night. Getting enough sleep is absolutely essential for overall health, so I make it a priority to aim for 7-8 hours every night. Consistently taking my magnesium has also been a game changer, helping me fall asleep faster & stay asleep through the night," she says.
Be Consistent
Her last healthy habit? "Being consistent in all 4. Habits create a lifestyle," she says. "Build a lifestyle that leads to your goals."
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Lift Weights
In another post, she reveals how she transformed her arms and made them one of her "best features," starting with strength training. "Learning proper form & technique & working on them consistently & long term. Doing a few lifts once a week will not lead to significant progress – I program in 3-4 upper body days every single week for my workouts & have for years," she writes.
Amp Up Your Protein Intake
She moves on to nutrition. "Never eating less than my BMR & eating lots of protein – your goal body weight in grams a day is a good place to start," she says. "I build all my meals around lean proteins & add protein shakes (or ice cream) to really drive up my daily intake."
Be Patient
You also need to be patient. "I kept showing up even when I didn't see the progress (yet) that I wanted to see. I kept my head down & trusted the process. Almost 7 years (yes, years – not months) later, this is the upper body I have built. One day at a time, one lift at a time and 1,000 reps later," she says.
Hydrate
She also recommends drinking a lot of water. "I replaced my soda addiction with water. 100oz + of water every day will help with skin repair & did you know that our cellulite becomes more "noticeable" when dehydrated? Remember though.. Cellulite is normal!" she writes.
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Allow Your Muscles Time to Recover
The last habit that helped her lose weight – even in her arms? "Always getting 7-8 hours of sleep & making sure I'm nourishing my body, taking rest days and getting lots of water. Muscles grow from recovery! When you constantly break your muscles down in the gym – proper recovery is crucial for progress to be made!" she writes. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
