Listen, no matter what program you are currently following, you MUST include a strength training component. If you are losing 3-4 lbs each week…be careful before you celebrate because you are likely losing valuable muscle at that rate. Most women get caught up in the latest fad diets which usually consist of following an extremely low caloric deficit for too long. This caloric deprivation will lead to muscle loss, a slow metabolism, and likely leave you gaining most of your weight back, if not more, once you stop the program.

Oh, and yes there will be an end to following these fad diets, because that’s what they are… FADS. What you want is to learn, understand, and apply the key components to a healthy fat loss program. Isn’t it time you begin to lose the extra weight FOR LIFE?

So first be sure to follow a sound exercise program that INCLUDES not just cardio but STRENGTH TRAINING. The more lean muscle mass you have in your body, the higher your metabolism will be and therefore the more calories you will be burning ALL DAY, even at rest.

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