5 Habits That Helped This Woman Lose 60 Pounds and Melt Fat Fast

Do you want to drop fat fast? Incorporate a few healthy habits into your routine. Gina Frattini is a weight loss warrior who dropped 60 pounds in 16 months without Ozempic or other weight loss drugs. In a new post, she reveals her simple changes that enabled her to finally lose weight quickly. "Five things I wish I started five years ago," she writes.

Amping up protein was pivotal in her journey. "Minimum 30g protein 3x a day is always my goal! Ensure you are putting real protein before processed proteins. You can't expect to lose weight and tone up when you're eating less than a good chunk of protein daily or if you aren't eating at all. Stop skipping meals! If you're serious about weight loss and muscle building, this is non-negotiable. Also, hello, you must be expending more than you are consuming to be in a deficit, she says.

Next, you need to wake up earlier. "Before work, before kids, before anything. 5-530am is the quietest time to get in a weighted walk for me or a run on the treadmill. Make a habit of getting up early. Make it a habit to move your body during that time," she says.

Strength training is also important. "Lift as heavy as you can while challenging yourself, every time! Listen, you will not get bulky. You will get toned. You need to lift 3x a week. Start light, start building consistency and do full body," she says, "but keep at it and increase weights gradually!"

Drink enough water. "Ensure you are properly hydrated. I drink half my body weight in ounces of water! Example 120 lbs, I stick with 60 ounces of water daily! I love having electrolytes and colostrum in my cup daily! I can immediately tell when I haven't hit my water intake for the day," she says.

She also recommends 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night. "SKIP the Netflix and go to bed earlier so you can wake up earlier and hit the 2nd one. Proper sleep is crucial for recovery, fat burn, muscle gain and proper health. You have to get enough sleep! I'm not your mom so don't complain to me about your responsibilities. IDGAF. I have 7 kids and I'm not crying to you," she says.

Be consistent. "Nothing happens overnight, so stick with the plan not your mood. Good things take time and great things take longer. Try these 5 things the next 6-12 weeks and you'll feel like a completely different person," she says. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.