How to Workout On a Treadmill for Weight Loss

You have finally determined it is time to lose weight. Great. Weight loss can be challenging and where to start poses its own dilemmas. You want to achieve fat loss, not just weight loss. A treadmill is the perfect solution for all your workout needs.

Starting a treadmill weight loss program and sticking with it to lose weight isn’t easy. Many people struggle to lose weight, because of commitment and dedication to weight loss programs. I am one of the millions who continuously struggle to lose weight and commit to workout programs.

Identify why you want to lose weight. We all want to lose weight, but not everyone knows why they really want to lose weight. Most people think they want to lose weight to look better and feel better, but they don’t stick with the program and tend to be off the wagon.

1. The problem is not about the treadmill weight loss program.The problem is, deep down they don’t feel very strong about losing weight, or they don’t want it enough. Once you identify why you want to lose weight, that is your key motivation, and you can then eliminate those useless excuses that stop you from exercising.

2. Drink a lot of water, at least 8 cups of water per day. High water consumption increases our metabolism and helps the body burn more calories.

3. Eat Low glycemic (GI) foods, such as fish eggs, meat, nuts, oil and most fruit; also, wheat breads, pasta, legumes or pulses. Low GI foods will release glucose more slowly and steady.

High GI foods will release glucose faster, which is why you feel energetic after you have a bar of chocolate, for a short while. Then, after a while, your blood glucose level will drop way too low and you will feel tired and lethargic for the rest of the day. Research indicates that very high glucose levels after meals are not only affecting our weight, but also bad for our arteries and various blood vessels.

4. Exercise on your treadmill at least 3 to 5 times a week, for 45 minutes to one hour. Treadmill exercise sessions should contain a warm up, speed training, such treadmill interval workouts, and a cool down. If you feel tired or exhausted, change your workout and do easy workouts, rather than a hard core treadmill workout. Try to make the exercise as enjoyable and exciting as you can; otherwise, boredom will get best of you.

5. The key to succeed in any diet, whether it is a treadmill weight loss program, or any other weight loss program, don’t treat it as a diet; rather, treat it as a lifestyle. If you call this program a diet, then you’re going to gain all the weight back and more, within a few months of losing it. Call the program a lifestyle change, such as fashion; in this way it will become a habit and before you know it, it will be second nature to you.

Final Word
The treadmill is the best fitness equipment to lose weight and get fit on. It is easy to use and a low impact workout program. Exercising 3 to 4 days a week, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, is enough to make you shed pounds and achieve results. Even though exercise is important, healthy eating plays a big role when dieting, as it will affect your overall result if high calorie foods are consumed