Which carbohydrates should be avoided?
A daily intake adapted to your energy needs and health goals is important. However, the source of carbohydrates is just as important.
What are the good carbohydrates for weight loss?
If you want to achieve lasting results, make sure that at least 20 to 30% of your optimal caloric intake comes from quality carbohydrates, meaning unprocessed foods such as fruits, rice, potatoes, oats, quinoa, couscous, etc.
It is therefore important to know that a potato providing 40 g of (good) carbohydrates offers much better support than a bag of candy that also provides 40 g of (bad) carbohydrates. Consume full calories rather than empty calories.
How to lose weight quickly?
A person who wants to lose weight must be in a calorie deficit, meaning they must burn more calories than they consume.
What is the most effective way to lose weight?
There are two ways to achieve this:
- Increase energy expenditure
- Decrease calorie intake
Strength training or cardio first for weight loss?
One of the most common myths in training is that you must do cardio daily to lose weight. The truth is that there are countless ways to increase energy expenditure, and cardio is just one of them. It is therefore incorrect to say that cardiovascular activities, such as running or cycling, are the only way to lose weight. So, what type of exercise should you do to lose weight quickly? The answer is strength training.
Does strength training help with weight loss?
Our team of certified coaches strongly recommends strength training for people who want to lose weight, as having more muscle mass helps burn more calories at rest.