HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT
By Catherine Symons
Losing weight doesn’t have to be complicated. It all starts off quite simple really; work out your calorie expenditure (what you’re burning each day) and what calories you’re currently eating.
To lose weight you want to be in a calorie deficit, ie burning more than you’re consuming. Nothing too drastic though for general weight loss, 200-500 calories less is a great start.
Also looking at how much you’re moving is important, as is knowing how many steps you’re doing each day – if your daily activity is pretty low, find ways you can increase your expenditure.
Making healthier changes in your diet can be a good way to start too; adequate protein, increasing fruit and vegetable intake, as well as increasing water consumption.
These are good starting points. Once you have made this start and nailed it you can become a little more specific. Give me a shout if you would like any further guidance.
About the author
Catherine Symons is a qualified level 3 personal trainer, and currently studying to specialise In sports performance enhancement with strength & conditioning. Having competed from a young age in middle distance running, including representing Kent in many cross country championships, she understands what hard work is.
For the past two years she has begun to move away from competing in distance running, and instead found a passion in strength training. Combining the two disciplines together, Catherine has a good knowledge of many aspects of sports training.
Catherine has recently completed an internship at University of East London in their strength and conditioning programme where she helped out with a variety of athletes, as well as helping out with the athletes at Tonbridge Athletics Club.
Catherine’s passion is to help athletes and the ‘everyday gym goer’ to perform to their absolute best, in the most efficient way possible, to reach their goals and to achieve great results.
