It'll take more than just a quick session in the gym to lose weight. "Progress will be slow if you're relying solely on training for an hour, while remaining sedentary for the other 23 hours in a day," Eric said. He recommends logging 10,000 steps a day, which you can do by walking instead of driving or taking public transit, using the stairs instead of an elevator, or taking work calls on foot instead of at your desk. "This will help to increase the calories you burn throughout the day," Eric said.
Strength training is also essential. "Lifting weights helps to build muscle, lose fat, and increase your metabolic rate," Eric told POPSUGAR, and that's with as little as three sessions a week. "However, when starting out, it's important for you to seek out a professional who can oversee your form and technique, and make sure you are getting the most out of every exercise so you stay injury-free and get the best results possible."
