3 Steps to Lower Fat Percentage

3 Steps to Lower Your Fat Percentage Copy Cwp April 6, 2018 No Comments Most people who begin to notice, to a greater or lesser extent, an increase in their body mass (shoulders, belly, chaps, etc.), immediately think that they have to lose weight and in some cases it is necessary but in many others the weight may be correct and what needs to be reduced is only the fat. What do I mean? Well, our weight is obviously not measured only by fat; muscles, for example, can constantly vary according to our diet and exercises. It is important to know how to lower the fat percentage. That is why we must be very careful with deceptive diets that can weaken muscles, extract fluids and leave us with fat intact. Reducing muscle mass in turn causes a decrease in metabolism, which makes it difficult to lose body fat. There are 3 basic things that will help you lower your fat percentage: diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

1. Diet What and how should we eat? Lots of protein and fiber. Protein from lean and white meats, eggs, soy, peas and low-fat dairy that will make us feel satisfied. For its part, the fiber acts as a sponge that absorbs fat and water. It makes you feel full because it is slow to digest. Eat it in nuts, peas and whole grains. Good fats. Believe it or not, consuming these reduces bad fats because they increase metabolism. Good fats are unsaturated fats such as omega 3 and omega 6 and are found in some fish such as salmon, trout, sardines and tuna, as well as in olive oil, avocado and walnuts. Remember, always in moderation. Carbohydrates and calories. You have to keep control over them but do not eliminate them from your diet as they are necessary for the proper functioning of your body. Number of meals. It is recommended to have 3 strong meals and 2 snacks a day, the most important being breakfast as it is what gives the message to your body that it can start burning calories. Basic fat destroyers. Almonds, cherries, grapefruits, whole grains, spicy foods, apple cider vinegar, low-fat yogurt, among others.
2. Exercise Cardiovascular exercise is the most recommended to burn fat. Try it in sports such as swimming, kick boxing, athletics and cycling or just in routine movements that make your heart beat strong, such as dancing, walking the dog, cleaning the house, etc… A little weights from time to time won’t hurt at all.
3. Healthy lifestyle Get used to living healthily so that once you remove the fat you don’t get it back. a)Sleep. Less than 7 hours a day can unbalance your appetite hormones and make you eat more unconsciously. b)Water. It makes your body get rid of toxins and feel full. c)Miracle challenges: Avoid them, they usually cause the rebound effect and end up ruining your metabolism. d)Measure your body fat. This varies depending on the sex and age of each person. For example: a woman between 36 and 45 years old should have a percentage between 25 and 27, a man of that age, between 21 and
4. Since you know the importance of lowering the fat percentage, try to do it in a healthy way.