Proper food intake is the consumption of the greatest amount of food that still allows for an energy or caloric deficit. Food intake should be made up of agreeable percentages of protein, good fat & good carbohydrate (low GI foods) to satisfy hunger, feed muscle, and support energy needs.

Cardiovascular activity is a type of exercise that allows you to expend more energy (calories) which can include activities such as walking, running or cycling. This activity can be adjusted to maintain or increase energy expenditure as the body approaches plateau. The goal should be to perform the least amount of CV exercise necessary to contribute to your caloric deficit and to initiate fat loss.

Supplementing is a way of supplying the body with important nutrients without additional calories. Additional nutrients are often needed to help maintain or support increases in muscle mass and energy expenditure while reducing body fat or during intense training. In addition, certain supplement may assist in appetite control and provide the convenience factor necessary for daily life.

Resistance training is an activity that will maintain or increase energy expenditure and muscle when the body is kept unaccustomed to the workout. Similar to cardiovascular training, the least amount of resistance training is recommended to initiate change.

As your body changes and adapts in response to the other components, a Certified Fitness Trainer can make continual manipulations to avoid or overcome plateaus.