Getting geared up for boot camp is fun, but when you have gone through all the testing and paperwork, you find that you have to lose weight before you can sign on that final, dotted line. Fear not, most branches of the service will test your body fat percentage if your weight is a bit high. This means that getting ready for boot camp will involve a lot of muscle training. Here are some easy ways to lose weight for boot camp.
Lose Weight and Still Drink Beer
Alcoholic beverages are highly caloric and as such are not generally part of any weight loss plan. Out of the alcoholic drinks, beer contains the most calories (about 200 calories per pint, varying with beer type) followed by wine then spirits, which contain about 110 and 50 calories per serving, respectively. Thus, losing weight while drinking beer can be difficult--but not impossible.
Box to Lose Weight
Boxing is a contact sport where two similarly matched opponents fight one another using their fists. Most recently, boxing lessons have become popular in gyms all over America. Whether you're boxing in the ring, in the gym, or hitting a punching bag at home, boxing is a great way to lose weight and gain muscle. There are several boxing exercises in particular that help the body to lose weight.
Lose Weight at the Gym
Obesity is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 33.3 percent of men, 35.3 percent of women and 16.3 percent of children in the U.S. are obese as of 2008. This means that weight related diseases such as diabetes also are on the rise. One way to combat obesity is to get active. Join a gym to lose weight and reduce your chances of serious health conditions.
Lose Weight With Vitamin C
To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you consume. Nutrient-rich diets help you get the most out of the calories you consume. Vitamin C's role in weight loss may be more significant than once thought. A study conducted by the Department of Nutrition at Arizona State University indicates that people with low levels of vitamin C are not able to lose fat as efficiently as those with adequate levels of the nutrient. Get the most out of your fruits and vegetables, and lose weight by increasing your vitamin C intake.