She Lost 45 Pounds in Her Garage by Doing These 3 Things
Do you want to lose a lot of weight without going to the gym or going on an extreme diet? According to most experts, you can. Hannah Hammes is a weight loss coach who creates "quick and effective" workouts for busy women. In a recent Instagram post, she reveals how she shaped up after having two kids – without leaving the house or majorly slashing calories. "Here's how I lost 45 pounds in my garage without dieting or spending hours exercising," she writes across the video.
She Felt Like She Would Never Feel "Good" Again
"After having babies, I truly wondered if I'd ever feel 'good' again and be happy with my body. Or would I just live with how my body was now because 'I'm a mom now' Newsflash – you 100% can feel your best! I actually feel better now than I ever did before kids (and I had been working out regularly for over 7 years then). Here's what I did," she writes in the post.
Strength Training and Walking
The first thing she did was pair strength training with walking. "I got some dumbbells and bands from Walmart, made a space in my garage, and told myself I would strength train for 30-45 at least 3x a week," she says. "I went for walks on the days when I could but didn't beat myself up if it didn't happen. It was the middle of winter when I started, so if it was over 30 degrees, I got outside."
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Prioritizing Protein
She also amped up her protein intake. "I prioritized protein with every meal. If you want to lose fat, you need to be in a calorie deficit, but also, as a breastfeeding mom, I couldn't afford to affect my supply or to be weak and have no energy or mental energy with my job and kids. Protein is your best friend, ladies! It keeps you fuller longer so you can sustain a healthy caloric deficit and see results. My free guide goes over this more for you," she writes.
Consistency
And finally, she was committed. "I stayed consistent even when I felt like nothing was happening. Even on the days I felt exhausted, I did something! Even if it was 10 minutes of lifting and stretching. No change ever happens overnight. Give yourself at least 8-12 weeks to start seeing results," she says.
Sleep
In another post, she reveals more habits that helped her achieve her weight loss goals, and one of them was sleep. "Get at least 6-7hrs of sleep every night (so go to sleep instead of staying up all night scrolling 00)," she says. What are the health benefits of sleep? According to the Sleep Foundation, getting enough z's is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, helps relieve stress, and aids in weight loss.
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Hydration
Hydration is also key. "Drink your water sis!" she suggests. "At a minimum, half your body weight in oz of water. 80+ oz is good! And add electrolytes!" According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.
