Fat-burning exercise tips for beginners

Starting out on a weight loss journey is never an easy task for anyone. Whether you are just trying to shed the few extra pounds you gained from childbirth or you are trying to lose a significant amount of weight, the dilemma is often the same for both categories of dieters.

Some people find it relatively easy to shed weight while for others, it is an uphill task. Succeeding in the battle to lose weight takes lots of discipline. While there are no hard and fast rules for losing weight, there are some basic principles that ring true for most weight loss methods.

So, if you find yourself in either of the two scenarios depicted above, then this article is for you. To really jump start your weight loss journey, here are five tips to follow:

(a) Don't depend on diet alone for weight loss plan. Many dieters believe that merely dieting will give them the desired results but from both personal experience and from the perspective of medical science, a combination of diet and exercise has been proven to be more effective than just dieting alone. Incorporating a workout plan into your weight loss plan, no matter how modest, will kick-start the process and will give better results.

(b) Set realistic weight loss goals. It is important to state how much weight you want to lose and then set a plan of action on how to achieve it. However, your goals should be realistic ones that are achievable. For instance, don't set out to lose 20 pounds in a week. It's unrealistic and any weight loss methods that promise this must be avoided because it is unsafe and could potentially cause health problems.

(c) Don't be discouraged if you don't see desired results. Nothing good ever comes easy and if you don't see the kind of results you want in the first few weeks, don't give up. Keep to your workout routine and sooner or later, you will see the results when you step on your bathroom scales.

(d) Set a time frame to work out or you may never get around to it. Pick out a given time and day(s) of the week to workout. If you fail to do so, you just might never get started but with a workout schedule built into your to-do list, you are more likely to get it started. Since you're just starting out, it's kind of similar to teaching yourself to pick up a new habit which, in this case, is exercise.

(e) Be consistent with your workout. Consistency is the name of the game. Keep at it until you see tangible results. The pounds you will lose in the first weeks might take time to reflect on your bathroom scales but don't despair. Stick to your regimen of exercise and it will only be a matter of time before the results are visible enough for everyone to see.