Helen Laverick’s 5 Steps to Fat Loss

Online fitness coach Helen Laverick shares simple, effective strategies to help you lose body fat, trim your waist, and tone up—without falling into the trap of overtraining and under-eating.

After years of frustration, she learned what actually works and wants you to avoid the same mistakes.

First, a reality check: you can’t spot-reduce fat. Ab exercises won’t melt belly fat on their own—you lose fat overall, then see definition.

Here are her five must-do steps:

1) Optimize your protein intake

Aim for 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Protein supports muscle repair and growth, keeps you fuller longer, and boosts your metabolism—key drivers of fat loss.

2) Lift weights and hit 10,000 steps

Strength training 3–4 times a week builds lean muscle, which burns more calories at rest and reshapes your body.

Daily steps are underrated—aim for around 10k to keep activity high and fat loss moving.

3) Train your core with isolation moves

You can’t target fat loss, but you can strengthen and define your abs. Add 2–3 focused core sessions per week to build a stronger midsection, improve posture, and enhance overall performance as body fat drops.

4) Prioritize hydration

Drink plenty of water. Hydration helps regulate metabolism, supports digestion, flushes waste, and may curb cravings—useful when tackling “stubborn” areas.

5) Get quality sleep

Sleep powers recovery, balances hunger hormones, reduces stress, and supports fat burning. Make it a non-negotiable for better results.

Poll

Your ideal gym buddy is…

A coach

A friend

Group class

Focus on protein, lift consistently, move more, train your core, hydrate, and sleep well. Stay patient and disciplined—results follow the right habits.

Source: hindustantimes

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