Stay in the Game: Get Lean

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Get MORE lean. We all know that just focusing on what the scale says is not a good idea. The important thing is not how much you weigh but how lean you are, and the best way to get lean is to work out AND watch what you eat.

Many of you are reading this and thinking, "Well, that's nothing new," and you're right. However, too many people are relying on just one aspect of a healthy lifestyle or another as opposed to taking a holistic approach.

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Need proof?

According to Fabio Comana, an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise, when exercise is incorporated into a weight-loss program, each pound-and-a-quarter of fat lost is typically accompanied by a quarter-pound gain in lean tissue, for a net loss of 1 pound. In contrast, through dietary restriction alone, each pound lost represents only three-quarters of a pound of fat and a quarter pound of calorie-burning lean tissue.

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In actuality, I'm glad that we working out and eating well work together to help keep us fit because then I don't have to rely too much on one method or the other. If I slack off on a work out one day, I don't have to fret because I can offset my laziness with a great healthy dinner. On the other hand, there are days that my pizza loaded lunch is followed up with a high-powered cardio session that makes me feel on top of the world.

Everything on this wellness journey is about moderation and balance, and I'm thankful for that.

About Cafe Physique:
The mission of Café Physique is to help clients reach and exceed their personal fitness and nutrition goals. If you’re in need of an a nutritionist in Atlanta or an Atlanta personal trainer – Café Physique is the perfect solution. We offer Atlanta yoga instruction, Atlanta prenatal workouts, and Atlanta personal training. We also have private sessions of pilates that Atlanta residents are raving about. We invite you to let a member of our Atlanta registered dietitian staff or personal training team develop and implement a realistic and healthy lifestyle plan to meet your personal goals.