If you’re on a weight loss journey, you might be tempted to go to extremes to get the results you want. But, according to one personal trainer, you don’t have to at all
Contrary to popular belief, weight loss doesn’t require extreme measures.
Personal trainer Lizzy High, known as lizbitesback to her over 400,000 Instagram followers, insists that you can still enjoy food while shedding belly fat.
Her golden rule? Stay in a calorie deficit if you want to stay “toned”. This means taking in fewer calories than what you’re burning off, which should prevent you from gaining weight.
Lizzy explained: “If you want to just lose belly fat and look slimmer you just need to be in a calorie deficit. Where you lose first is down to genetics. No special shake or 30 min ab blast will get you ripped.”
In the revealing video, she confessed that many online sources claim a mere 20 minutes of an abs workout is enough to lose belly fat, but this isn’t entirely accurate. It’s far more beneficial to stay consistent and avoid bingeing.
This approach will apparently make your abs “a lot more prominent”, and you’ll begin to see more definition.
Lizzy’s top tip for those looking to shed the pounds is to find joy in eating. She advocates that, while cutting down on calories is essential to banish belly fat, it’s still possible to relish delicious meals by opting for healthier alternatives and tweaking your favourite dishes.
Getting fit doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, you might discover some scrumptious dishes to savour on your journey to wellness.
Since Lizzy shared her post, it has resonated with many, with followers praising her straightforward and easy-to-grasp guidance. One follower queried: “What if you’re consistent, but belly is still a problem? All my life I’ve never ever seen abs even when my body fat has been pretty low.”
Another asked: “Will your abs be more prominent even if you don’t do workouts specifically for abs?” Meanwhile, a third also commented: “Queen.”
How many calories do you need per day?
The NHS website states: “When we eat and drink more calories than we use, our bodies store the excess as body fat. If this continues over time, we may put on weight.
“Knowing the calorie content of food and drink – and how much we have – makes it easier to keep track of our daily intake.
“However, counting calories is not the only way to change how you eat to lose weight. Simple things like adjusting portion sizes and making sure your meals are made up of the right types of food can also make a big difference.”
The NHS recommends 2,500 calories a day for men and 2,000 for women. If you’re trying to lose weight, they suggest reducing your daily calorie intake by about 600 calories.
