Working out not only helps you to burn calories and fat, it’s also the best way to keep your body nice and toned. Some people workout five days a week.

But if that’s way more than you can even process doing, stick with three. 30-45 minutes three days a week should help to keep you in good shape. It needs

to be a combination of cardio and strength training. Learn more about what’s best for your body type here.

Someone once said that too much of a virtue is a vice. One way this applies is exercise. Working out too much can leave you exhausted and dehydrated. Not to mention

that it can put way too much wear and tear on your body. So, what are the signs that you’re exercising too much for your own good? Aside from the

ones we just mentioned, if you’re in pain, if you feel worse instead of better following your workouts or you’re anxious instead of calm, slow it down. Rome wasn’t built

in a day. Neither was the ideal body that you’re after.

It’s pretty counterproductive to work out while still eating a ton of junk. Or even to cook at home, but prepare nothing but carbs and foods that are high in

fat, salt or sugar content. Stick to fresh fruits and veggies and lean meats. Snack on healthy foods (click here for a list). Try not to eat late

at night (when your metabolism is slower). And definitely watch what you drink. Sodas should be a no-no (have some mineral or seltzer water and fruit juice instead). Also pay

attention to how much juice consume. That has sugar and calories in it too. Some people easily drink 1000-1500 calories a day without even noticing.

If you’re a self-motivator, that’s awesome! A lot of people aren’t. But you still might want to get a workout partner. It can make the time go by faster while

you’re exercising. Plus, they can offer you the encouragement that you need in order to reach your goals. At the very least, let someone know what your plans are. They can

check in on you to prove moral support and to celebrate you when you lose the weight that you want.

Do you hate to exercise? It might be because you hate what you’re doing. Not everyone likes to walk on treadmills or even go to the gym. Maybe spinning, swimming,

hiking or yoga would be more your speed. The key is to find something that will get your heart pumping and some sweat dripping that won’t feel like a chore.

Look for a form of exercise that’s actually fun (for you).

Sleep is how your body rehabilitates itself. You need to get 6-8 hours every night. It will decrease your stress levels, improve your memory, give you more energy, make you

more productive, and it will help your body to heal from the exercising you did the day before. It also helps your metabolism to remain healthy and balanced (essential for weight

loss).

Do these things and you’ll be well on your way to reaching your weight loss goals. Just remember to be patient with the process. And have fun with it too!