Weight Loss Tips to Build an Aesthetic Body [Guest Post]

Are you tired of looking in a mirror and not seeing the body of a god or goddess looking back at you? Everyone wants an aesthetic body, but few people have put in the work to achieve it. Perhaps you’re already working hard, but your efforts are simply not moving you closer to your goals. If this sounds all too familiar, then keep on reading. We have some of the best weight loss tips to build an aesthetic body most effectively. 

1. Nutrition

Nutrition is going to be the most important factor in losing body fat and toning up. You can work out all day long but if your diet isn’t on-point then it’s simply not going to matter and won’t yield you the results you’re looking for. There are countless people out there raving about various diets, but the truth is that diets are not a one-size-fits-all situation. There are many factors that go into it, including overall calories, timing, and macronutrients. Let’s take a look at each. 

Calorie Intake

If you’re gaining weight instead of losing it, or just stuck at the same weight, then the most likely issue is that you’re consuming more calories than you’re burning. Of course, you’ll need to determine your weight loss goals, how much muscle you currently have, and how much you’d like to lose each week. It’s best to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week, maximum, for long-lasting results and less risk that you’ll negatively affect your metabolism. Always avoid extremes – if you’re losing more than that weekly, you’re probably losing muscle tissue as well. Muscle helps us burn more calories and looked toned, among so many other positive things, so don’t do this. There are various online calculators that can help you calculate what your calorie intake should be. 

Don’t Be Scared of Fat

There’s the common misconception that eating fat will make you fat. This couldn’t be further from the truth! However, it’s important to know that there are different types of fat. Saturated or trans fats are the ones you should try to avoid. 

However, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat is a different story, as they include the essential fatty acids, Omega-3 and Omega-6. These have a string of benefits, but generally speaking, reduce the risk of disease and inflammation. Who doesn’t want that? You can find these fats in fish, nuts, seeds, and oils. 

Hydration

Hydration is important for everyone, and most people don’t even realize they’re dehydrated. Did you know that even if you’re dehydrated by just 1-2% your body’s performance in the gym can seriously suffer? Not only that, but your muscles tend to look flat when you’re not properly hydrated. A general rule of thumb is to divide your weight in half and drink that many ounces in water a day.

2. Exercise

What’s the first thing we do when we want to lose weight? For most of us, it’s heading to the gym or get on our running shoes to take a sprint outside. Exercise also plays a huge role in weight loss, and especially in how your body looks (proportions, muscle size, etc.). 

If you don’t have a gym to go to, there’s no need to worry. If you have space, definitely consider starting a home gym so you never have an excuse not to work out. One of the notoriously effective ways of sculpting the body and improving aesthetics quickly is through the use of pilates machine, which takes up minimal space if you don’t have much to spare.  The important thing is that you get moving, for at least 30 minutes and actually break a sweat!

Summary

Now that you’ve learned about the best tips to lose weight and build an aesthetic body, are you ready to start? Even making small changes can create a big difference in your appearance, and there’s no effort too insignificant. We hope this guide has helped you out and that you achieve all of your fitness goals.