Do you want to finally achieve all your weight loss goals in 2025? Get started now. Tameika Gentles is a fitness coach and weight loss warrior who dropped a whopping 90 pounds sustainably. In a new Instagram post, she offers 5 tips on how to start off 2025 on a weight loss note – and lose 50 pounds in the process! “5 ways to shift your body into fat burning most,” she writes across the video. Here is what she has to say:
Get Started Now
“Feeling like you’ll ‘start fresh’ in January? Here’s a better idea — start simple right now. This time of year can make you feel stuck — caught between holiday indulgence and that ‘new year, new me’ pressure,” she writes in her post.
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You Don’t Need to Be Perfect
“But here’s the thing: You don’t need a perfect Monday, January 1st, or any ‘clean slate’ to start making progress. If you’re a woman in the 200-300 lb range trying to lose 50 lbs or more, here’s what will actually move the needle (no detoxes, no cleanses required),” she says.
Strength Training
Her first habit is strength training. “Lifting weights builds muscle, and muscle burns calories even when you’re on the couch. It’s the gift that keeps giving,” she says.
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LISS
Next up, LISS, which stands for Low-Intensity Steady State). “Walking might seem too simple, but it’s one of the most effective, low-stress ways to burn fat. 10 minutes today beats waiting until January,” she says.
Protein
And, amp up your protein intake. “Protein, Protein, Protein,” she says. “It keeps you full, builds muscle, and supports recovery. Start with 20-30g per meal. If you only change one thing right now, make it this.”
Rest and Recovery
Don’t underestimate the power of sleep. Number four is rest and recovery. “If you’re stressed and sleep-deprived, your body will fight you every step of the way. Rest isn’t lazy — it’s required,” she says.
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Daily Movement
Aside from devoted exercise, you need to keep moving. “Daily movement (outside of workouts)” is her fifth and final habit. “It’s not just about gym time. Walk more. Take the stairs. Park further. The little things add up,” she writes.
Start Taking Small Steps Now
“The best way to build momentum for 2025 is to start doing something right now,” she writes at the end of the post. “It doesn’t have to be perfect. It doesn’t have to be everything at once. If I had to pick just one place to start? Walk. 30 minutes today. That’s it. Get the body moving. Not because it’s flashy, but because it works. And if you’re feeling stuck right now, here’s your reminder: You’re not behind. You’re not starting over. You’re building on everything you’ve already done. Small moves now = big wins later. No ‘all or nothing’ required.” And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
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