My Six Month Weight Loss Plan In Six Simple Ways

This is what I’d do to lose weight in six months

Weight loss — the right way requires time and effort.

I would not recommend setting your heart on a three-month plan.

That’s quite gruelling, and you want to make sure you can stick with a realistic lifestyle plan that doesn’t cause you too many problems.

On the other hand, there is no sense in giving you a 4 or eight-week program if that means the intensity will demotivate you after a couple of weeks.

People go too hard, too fast, without thinking long term.

Spending the necessary time to plan & create your strategy while fitting it into your lifestyle is very important.

The easier it is for you, the more likely you will stick with it.

That’s what I want for you — a plan that makes you feel good when you wake up. Something you look forward to.

So without further stalling, here is my six-month weight loss plan and some nutritional recommendations.

Get a pen and paper ready; you need to set some goals by understanding what you want.

One: What’s your plan — Here are some questions you should ask yourself, and write down the answers.

– How much weight do I want to lose/body fat? — kg/pounds

– How long do I have to do this — 6 months

– How much time do I have daily to exercise? — Morning or evening

– When can I dedicate the time to meal prep? — WFH day or weekends

– How will I monitor my progress? — Body scan, Dexa scan regularly etc

Two: What do you want to achieve specifically?

– What are my problem areas, and what do I want to change the most?

Three: Create a vision board

(this is extremely powerful, and I highly recommend you spend the time on it)

– Search online (Pinterest) for some inspo shots, make a board up with your most admired bodies, inspirational quotes, healthy food, exercises etc.

Then, fill it up with goodies to inspire, motivate and keep you hooked on getting results.

One note here is that I had a previous client tell me this part of the process made her feel “insecure.” Looking at other women’s bodies didn’t motivate her to change her own.

I want to say that we admire athletes and people who do great things.

Once, a person like us wanted to make a change.

So, they took the necessary steps to do so. As a result, they are on step 20, whilst we are on the first step towards the journey.

Don’t compare your step one to someone else step 20. if you do that. You will never start or get anywhere.

Four: Then, when this is all set, you can chip away at your weight loss goal by:

– Devising a food plan and sticking to it (structure your portion sizes appropriately. See the image taken from the Sweat app)

– Deciding on what recipes you will create, and pre-prepare everything in advance, so you have your food ready

– Compiling your grocery shopping list

– Batch cooking, freezing or regularly updating your foods when you run out

Five: Then exercise

– What will my program be?

– Will I seek a personal trainer and do particular classes to achieve my goals?

– Do I need an online coach or program to help me when it’s the most convenient time?

Six: Taking action

Taking action on all the things we’ve discussed is so important.

There will be days when you don’t want to — but those are the days you MUST stick to the plan.

Athletes don’t want to get up at 4 am in the cold — but they have a burning desire to achieve something.

You have to have a desire for achieving your goal too. No matter what, you keep getting up to achieve something spectacular.

So, when the going gets tough — keep going!

Here are some food tips to help you make your nutritional choices easier.

Six of the best thermic foods

1. Protein

Protein has a more considerable amount of thermic effects compared to carbs and fat.

Experiments repeatedly show that high protein diets lead to lower weight gain and higher fat oxidation than more deficient protein diets.

It also produces the feeling of satiety, which again reduces hunger and the desire to eat more.

2. Fiber

Fibre slows down glucose absorption by slowing down how quickly food leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine.

It also signals the brain feelings of fullness, reducing your consumption of foods.

It’s also hard for the body to break down fibre, which increases the number of calories we burn.

3. Cruciferous veggies

These range from spinach, kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, and asparagus.

These are the types of vegetables you should be eating daily. You should fill your plate with them.

Veggies contain loads of fibre & require more energy to digest, and have the bonus of increasing satiety and decreasing cravings again.

4. Eggs

Eggs are a powerhouse bundle of vitamins, minerals, good fats, and protein!

They are so portable, nutritious and filling.

As mentioned above, protein is thermogenic, and even a single egg will produce a long-lasting feeling of satiety.

It’s shown to boost metabolism by 80–100 calories per day!

Just to let you know, one egg contains 75 calories, 7 grams of protein and 5 grams of good fats. Eat them regularly.

5. Fatty fish

Fish is an excellent source of protein; it is lean, light, and packed full of omega-three fats.

Omega 3 is linked to lowering inflammation markers and heart disease and can contribute to overall weight loss.

The best types of seafood to consume are; Salmon, sardines, rainbow trout and tuna (in moderation, of course, due to its mercury content)

6. Turmeric

This miracle spice should be used as frequently as possible.

It fights inflammation and prevents fat accumulation in the tissues and organs, such as the stomach and liver.

Use it to make a turmeric latte in your seafood, poultry, and even veggies.

7. MCT Oil

I use my MCT oil daily when I break my fast.

This oil contains medium-chain triglyceride, a form of saturated fat that has many benefits, like enhanced cognitive function, the assistance of weight management, and the ability to assist your body into ketosis (when on a proper keto diet, of course).

8. Coffee

I love my coffee! Caffeine boosts performance and mood and gives you a dramatic energy uplift.

The fantastic taste of it isn’t a bad thing either! Caffeine can boost metabolism and burn body fat.

These are easy additions to your diet and can help to add that little bit of extra boost when it comes to weight loss and management.

When you couple this with a great training plan, weight loss and muscle gain will be at your fingertips.

Key takeaways

Although I wish I were your coach, this is precisely what I would tell anyone who is starting from step one.

Don’t compare yourself to anyone else — just get started by making the effort day by day. And keep going.

Remember, you don’t end this plan — it’s for life. Healthy eating means beautiful and abundantly healthy life.

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