Before you undertake any weight reduction regimen whatsoever, do keep in mind that losing body fat is a result of burning more calories than you consume. You need to not only exercise right but also focus on eating right. Here’s how to do both.

EAT TO WIN
A healthy diet is an integral part of the shaping-up process. This doesn’t mean that you have to starve yourself but you have to watch what you eat. Eating 5-6 small meals in a day keeps your metabolic rate up. Consume a diet that consists of proteins (20 per cent), carbohydrates (65 per cent) and fats (15 per cent). Eating right is winning half the battle of the bulge.

BUTT SHAPERS
Vary your exercises and intensity levels, and change your exercise programme periodically so that you use your muscles differently and keep yourself from getting bored.

WARM-UP
Begin with five minutes of brisk walking or marching in place.

SQUATS
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent. Hold the dumbbells in your hands. Keep your back in a neutral position and bend your knees to about 90°, making sure your knees do not go beyond your toes. Return to starting position. Do 16 reps.

BUTT BRIDGE
Lie on your back on a mat and bend your knees. Raise your pelvis and squeeze your hips as you rise. Slowly return to base position. Do 16 reps. Read the rest of this entry »