Realistic Fat Loss Expectations: What is Possible?

If you are experiencing radical weight loss after starting an exercise regime—it might not be based on fat loss, read more below to learn why!

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Did you know that the maximum rate of fat oxidation during exercise is about 0.7g per minute? That's 42g of fat during your 1 hr of exercise. If you worked out 5 times in one week, you would burn 210g of fat or about a half a pound!

It will take about a month to burn 2lbs of fat through exercise, alone. If you lose weight quickly, it could be from water or muscle loss.

Be patient with your body (or booty :). Don't allow the main stream media convince you that you can or should be able loss 20lbs in a week...it's just not healthy (or realistic).

What works for effective, long-term weight loss? A realistic plan that takes every unique thing about YOU into consideration! Jump over to learn more about our Custom Nutrition Plans. A 4, 6, or 8-week plan shows you what you should eat, when you should eat it, and how much of it your body needs. It will fuel your body in a way that allows you to lose fat!

Schedule an appointment today to chat with Matt (owner and certified nutritionist) to get started!