Put down those glossy magazines, put that fad diet book away. Here are eight top tips from our personal trainers who’ve been on the front line for more than 50 combined years. Yes… that’s a lot of fat beating, in the nicest possible way…you get my drift! So before you start spreading that margarine on your toast, or is it butter? Yes sorry butter….. Read on

Here at Oakfields Personal Training, 1-2-1 studios in Clifton, Bristol. We’ve helped hundreds of clients
achieve just that. With our six weeks package. We know how tailored training programmes, nutritional
guidance and how to maximise clients time and effort in an hour. Now let us share with you some of
our expert personal trainers’ nuggets on losing weight.

David Rees: Invest in a polar FT1 heart rate monitor. If you’re starting out training this is an invaluable
tool, whether it’s walking to work or running for a bus. The heart rate monitor will tell you how many kcals
you’re shifting but also keep you motivated. Record your average and maximal heart rates and watch the kcals burn and your fitness improve.

Steve Threadgold: Work out your metabolic rate which is your body’s calorific daily need. Decide on how much weight you want to lose and how quickly you want to do it and adjust your daily requirement accordingly. You must have a calorific deficit to lose weight and you do this through calorie control and exercise. 1-2 lbs per week is the most you should aim to lose to ensure you are giving your body enough daily calories.

Chris Greig: Be patient. If you want your weight loss to be permanent you have to be patient. Slow, steady weight-loss is the best kind, 1.5-2.5 pounds a week, as it’s much more likely to stay off! So, when you start your weight loss mission, think long term.

Zinnia Lopez: Drink at least 2 litres of water per day: making sure your body is adequately hydrated is one of the best ways to create an ideal environment for your body to burn fat, especially around your belly.

Lee Weston: Make small changes and try to keep some consistency. Small changes that are maintainable are better to form a new habit and will be ingrained in to your daily life. Trying to change too much all at once is normally the failing of many diets. Building these small changes over time will then lead to a healthier, well informed and educated change in your eating. E.g. focus on breakfast- the most important meal of the day. Get that right and you will be starting the day on the front foot.

Jules Taylor: Portion control. We often fill our plates because they are that big! Choose smaller plates, fill with more plant based foods… Many people find just this one simple move makes a big difference to calorie control.