Emily Simpson In Workout Gear Shares Top Fat-Burning Fitness Tips

1. Daily Weightlifting

Simpson credits weight lifting with transforming her physique and positively impacting her mental health. “For the past 6 months I’ve dedicated myself to improving my physical and mental health,” she captioned an instagram video. “Getting up at 6am is hard. Going to the gym 6-7 days per week is hard. Lifting weights is hard. Daily cardio is hard. Drastically changing my diet is hard…. Depression is hard. Feeling sad and lethargic is hard. Inflammation is hard. A bad diet is hard. CHOOSE your hard.”

2. Early To Bed, Early to Rise

Simpson wakes up early and goes to bed early, which research shows is the ideal way to align your body with a natural circadian rhythm. “I emphasize sleep regularity with patients. I see it as the foundation for aligning biological rhythms and building healthy habits,” David Brendel, MD, PhD, tells Nike.com. “If you have a good sleep schedule, it will be easier to build those habits, and if you have those habits, you’ll be more likely to build a sleep schedule.”

3. Lots of Protein

Simpson makes sure she is getting plenty of protein to fuel her workouts. “The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is only 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, but this is a recommendation for the general (sedentary) population and should be considered a minimum,” Ellen Landes, RDN, tells Peloton The Output. “Active people need more than this, especially if the goal is to build muscle.”

4. Home-Cooked Meals

Simpson eats at home as much as possible to take control of her diet and nutrition. “When people cook most of their meals at home, they consume fewer carbohydrates, less sugar and less fat than those who cook less or not at all – even if they are not trying to lose weight,” Julia A. Wolfson, MPP, tells Johns Hopkins. “The evidence shows people who cook at home eat a more healthy diet.”

5. Consistency Is Key

Simpson says consistency is the crucial element to her success. “For me, Consistency and Repetition are the key 🔑 to making lifestyle changes,” she captioned a video. “I get up at the same time, eat the same things, repeat a lot of the same workouts (but consistently add weight). Committing to a routine has helped me build a strong, healthy body. What works for you?!”

1. Weights In the Bedroom

Simpson keeps weights in her bedroom so she’s always ready for a workout. “I keep a set of free weights and a kettlebell next to my bed… if you have time to watch Netflix, you have time to get in shape 🙌12-15 reps per exercise, three rounds. The kettlebell is 15 pounds, the free weights are 12 pounds. These three full body exercises are easy to do and are a great way to build muscle, tone up and they are good cardio. Three rounds of these and your heart rate will be way up. Do you prefer to work out at home, or at the gym?” she captioned an Instagram post.

2. Barbell At the Gym

Simpson uses a barbell when she works out at the gym. “Good Morning Friends and Haters! ❤️🙌 What do you think?! Workout skirts at the gym? 🤔 I say wear whatever you want as long as you’re there putting in the work who cares!” she captioned an Instagram post of herself working out in a white skirt and matching sports bra.

3. Consistency and Repetition

Simpson swears by consistency and repetition over motivation to build excellent habits. “I get up at the same time, eat the same things, repeat a lot of the same workouts (but consistently add weight). Committing to a routine has helped me build a strong, healthy body. What works for you?!” she captioned a video of herself using strength training equipment at the gym.

4. Movement Is Therapy

Simpson lifts weights at least three times a week, for benefits that go beyond the physical. “Lifting weights for me has been transformative, both physically and mentally. There’s something about lifting things that are heavy that heals your body and mind. It’s my own personal therapy 💪🏻,” she captioned an Instagram post.

5. Healthy Home Cooking

Simpson cooks at home as much as possible these days. “The biggest change I’ve made in this health journey is rewiring my brain to eat MOST meals at home… I’m not the greatest cook 🤷‍♀️ and I don’t have a lot of time so this is one of my favorite easy breezy dinners that I eat a couple times a week… Lots of protein and healthy carbs from the sweet potato, it’s quick, tasty and there’s no mixing or measuring! And I don’t count calories or macros so don’t ask what the calorie count is or how many Macros this meal has 💁‍♀️,” she captioned an Instagram post.

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1. Transform Your Life by Losing Weight

Emily struggled with her weight for most of her life, sharing a before-and-after photo in a November 2020 Instagram post after losing 30 pounds. “I never wanted to show these photos publicly because Im ashamed of where I let myself get, but here I am showing my transformation because I want to be transparent with you all. I worked my butt off to get here and Im so proud of how far Ive come and continue to go! I lost myself and my confidence through gaining 30 lbs. in one year in front of millions of people on a Reality TV Show. Here I am a year and a half later feeling sexy, confident in my own skin, and like the EMILY I am meant to be!” she wrote.

2. Work Out with a Trainer

Emily enlisted the help of personal trainer, Paulina Taylor Hefferan to achieve her weight loss goals. They work out with at 6 a.m. three days per week. "Sometimes we become too overwhelmed with life, kids, depression, weight gain, hormones, relationships, illness etc ... but you have to start somewhere. Make today that day. A year from now will pass by regardless. Might as well make it your healthiest yet,” she captioned this Instagram post. "I have more work to do to get to my ultimate goal. "But I’m enjoying the journey and relishing in the successes."

3. Avoid the Scale

Emily has advice: Stay away from the scale. “Not only have I lost significant body fat and several inches, but I’ve gained a new found acceptance of my body. I don’t weigh myself very often because the number on the scale doesn’t define me as a person nor is it wholly indicative of progress. I measure my progress and Heath by other methods of measurement such as endurance, strength, how many times I can walk up the Salt Creek Hill in one day and how I look in my clothes. I’ve changed physically but most importantly I’ve changed mentally. I’ve learned that weight loss doesn’t have to be all in or nothing, you just have to do 1 thing better than the day before. The key to long term results is consistency and having someone in your corner cheering you on!” she revealed in this Instagram post.

4. Drink Water and Don’t Eat Past 6

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Emily’s "best trick to help with losing weight”? During an Ask Me Anything thread on Instagram, she threw down some major wisdom. "[Don't] eat past 6 pm and drink lots of water," she said. "Try it for a week. You'll see a difference!"

5. Don’t Count Calories

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Emily also revealed in an Instagram Story (per Bravo) that there’s another number she doesn’t pay attention to. "I don't count calories...that's too much work for me. I just keep staples in my refrigerator at all times: ground turkey, spinach/lettuce, eggs, avocados, tomatoes, shredded carrots, black beans, corn tortillas, salsa [,] vegan cheese (I avoid dairy)...etc."

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1. She Lost 30 Pounds

Emily has been very open with her weight struggles. In a November 2020 Instagram post she shared a before-and-after photo of herself after losing 30 pounds. “I never wanted to show these photos publicly because Im ashamed of where I let myself get, but here I am showing my transformation because I want to be transparent with you all. I worked my butt off to get here and Im so proud of how far Ive come and continue to go! I lost myself and my confidence through gaining 30 lbs. in one year in front of millions of people on a Reality TV Show. Here I am a year and a half later feeling sexy, confident in my own skin, and like the EMILY I am meant to be!” she wrote.

2. She Hired a Trainer

The first thing Emily did to lose the weight was hire a personal trainer, Paulina Taylor Hefferan, who she works out with at 6 a.m. three days per week. "Sometimes we become too overwhelmed with life, kids, depression, weight gain, hormones, relationships, illness etc ... but you have to start somewhere. Make today that day. A year from now will pass by regardless. Might as well make it your healthiest yet,” she captioned this Instagram post. "I have more work to do to get to my ultimate goal. "But I’m enjoying the journey and relishing in the successes."

3. She Doesn’t Weigh Herself

While she did admit to losing a lot of weight, Emily has revealed that she tries not to pay attention to the number of the scale. “Not only have I lost significant body fat and several inches, but I’ve gained a new found acceptance of my body. I don’t weigh myself very often because the number on the scale doesn’t define me as a person nor is it wholly indicative of progress. I measure my progress and Heath by other methods of measurement such as endurance, strength, how many times I can walk up the Salt Creek Hill in one day and how I look in my clothes. I’ve changed physically but most importantly I’ve changed mentally. I’ve learned that weight loss doesn’t have to be all in or nothing, you just have to do 1 thing better than the day before. The key to long term results is consistency and having someone in your corner cheering you on!” she revealed in this Instagram post.

4. She Drinks Water and Doesn’t Eat Past 6

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Emily revealed her "best trick to help with losing weight” during an Ask Me Anything thread on Instagram. "[Don't] eat past 6 pm and drink lots of water," she said. "Try it for a week. You'll see a difference!"

5. She Doesn’t Count Calories

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She also revealed in an Instagram Story (per Bravo) that there’s another number she doesn’t pay attention to. "I don't count calories...that's too much work for me. I just keep staples in my refrigerator at all times: ground turkey, spinach/lettuce, eggs, avocados, tomatoes, shredded carrots, black beans, corn tortillas, salsa [,] vegan cheese (I avoid dairy)...etc."