So you’re all pumped up to start working out and losing some weight but you’re not sure where to start?

Today I want to give you some great ideas on where you can start your weight loss journey.  This post may be more appreciated by the beginners but even if you’re a fitness vet you can still find some great ideas to expand your fat burning horizons.

Now some things work better for others and some things work horrible for others. The goal of today is to find the one that you think would be the best fit for you (NOT the easiest!) so you can get started burning fat fast.

Here are my 10 best ways to start losing wieght fast and today!

1.  Get Your Nutrition Right. This is probably the hardest out of all the ones I’m going to talk about today but it’s easily the best one for you.  If you can’t get your nutrition so it’s good at least 90% of the time then it’s going to be hard for you to achieve great success.  This doesn’t mean starve yourself or go on the grapefruit diet… instead focus on eating lean protein, fruits and vegetables along with drinking only water for 3 meals and 3 snacks a day.

2.  Join a Boot Camp program. Boot camp programs are quickly becoming one of the most desirable options for people getting started losing weight and for those who want to take their workouts to the next level.  The best part about boot camp programs is that they are way more affordable than hiring a personal trainer and they also give you a great environment filled with a lot of social support.

3.  Hire a personal trainer. The next best thing is to hire a personal trainer who can take your hand and put you on the path for success.  Beware though, all personal trainers aren’t created equal and finding the right one who will over-deliver is rare.  But a great personal trainer will motivate you and give you all the keys for success.

4.  Get a buddy to work out with you. They found that having a social support system in place in losing weight was INCREDIBLY more effective than just going in it alone or feeling like people are being really negative about you wanting to lose weight (usually people who are trying to hold you down).  Find an awesome and reliable workout partner to keep you going when you don’t feel like going any farther.

5. Start going to fitness classes at the gym. Fitness classes are another option for wanting to lose weight but they aren’t the best because most are based around a cookie cutter program that borders a Jazzercise class.  Not the best option for consistent weight loss but if you’re lacking motivation then getting somebody to tell you what to do can help a lot.

6.  Get in a group training deal with a personal trainer. I’m starting to go more towards the group training aspect over individual 1-on-1 sessions that have been the staple of personal training for decades.  In a group training environment you’re able to quickly get a great fat loss workout going with much less money out of your pocket and you get a social support system going as well.  The best bang for your buck option besides boot camps.

7.  Get some great weight loss DVDs.  Sometimes you don’t have all the time in the world to workout but you still want to get a great workout in your home.  Finding some great weight loss DVDs can help you a lot by showing you what to do and getting a little motivation going.  This is hardly the best option because it’s going to be WAY harder to keep yourself motivated doing the same cookie cutter workout program every time when it’ll be easier to plop your butt down and watch The Simpsons.

8.  Live an active lifestyle. This is more important then it seems.  Just going for a walk for your entire workout is like eating sugar packets down at Dunkin’ Donuts Mike Boyle would say.  But incorporating active elements into your lifestyle is imperative to permanent weight loss and happiness.  Weight loss extends beyond the workouts and nutrition…it goes into your whole life.

9.  Write down your goals, measurements and smaller goals with a deadline. Yep this is probably one of the hardest to get people to do but you have to stand up and face the music.  Having goals with a deadline is great as well as knowing where you are now and where you want to go.  Just think of it as your trophy when you lose all that weight you’ll look back at those pictures and measurements and feel an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment.

10.  Join a gym and actually go! You’ll be surprised how many people sign up for a membership at the gym with all intentions to go but they never set foot again in the place.  Just buying the membership isn’t going to make you lose weight.  You have to go and put in the work!

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