Are you raising your hands back there? Okay here’s the thing…DO NOT STARVE YOURSELF! People who do are the ones having the most difficulty in shedding those extra pounds. And that is because their weight goes on plateau. That after a sudden weight loss it stays put. You’re asking why? That is due to our body’s response to usual bouts of hunger. Like in those fad diets, the body is being deprived of calories and so reserves some in time for your next meal. But the next meal, you will then be splurging once again since you got hungry, and so the reserved energy will be added to that meal…and those in excess will be seen on those thick waists, bulging belly’s or thighs.
Small but frequent feeding is the key. Your metabolism or the burning of energy will be like a machine that will continuously burn the calories. Three meals and two snacks that are low in fat and sugar will be best. Calories from carbohydrates is important since your body needs it for energy, but use complex carbohydrates. Complex are the ones that have to be broken still before it becomes sugar, like bread, cereals, oats and the like. Thus, simple sugars like sweets, ice creams, candies are not a good choice. Protein also are needed for muscle building, but choose the healthy ones, fish and chicken more than red meat (which is to be taken 1-2x a week). Fat can be used in minimal amount. Use good fat, those that does not come from animals and dairy products which are saturated fats. These saturated fats are the culprit to raising bad cholesterol and lowering good cholesterol. We don’t want to JUST lose weight, right? Our health must be the main reason for wanting to achieve desirable body weight next to the more vain ones=).
Further more, remember that we have to have the proper diet and exercise to achieve satisfactory results both benefitting health and appearance. And before all this, we should confer with our doctors for possible contraindications to our present health status. Seek their advice on consulting a dietitian and a fitness instructor who is more knowledgeable on this area.
Small but frequent feeding is the key. Your metabolism or the burning of energy will be like a machine that will continuously burn the calories. Three meals and two snacks that are low in fat and sugar will be best. Calories from carbohydrates is important since your body needs it for energy, but use complex carbohydrates. Complex are the ones that have to be broken still before it becomes sugar, like bread, cereals, oats and the like. Thus, simple sugars like sweets, ice creams, candies are not a good choice. Protein also are needed for muscle building, but choose the healthy ones, fish and chicken more than red meat (which is to be taken 1-2x a week). Fat can be used in minimal amount. Use good fat, those that does not come from animals and dairy products which are saturated fats. These saturated fats are the culprit to raising bad cholesterol and lowering good cholesterol. We don’t want to JUST lose weight, right? Our health must be the main reason for wanting to achieve desirable body weight next to the more vain ones=).
Further more, remember that we have to have the proper diet and exercise to achieve satisfactory results both benefitting health and appearance. And before all this, we should confer with our doctors for possible contraindications to our present health status. Seek their advice on consulting a dietitian and a fitness instructor who is more knowledgeable on this area.
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I am a follower now.. what a great blog!!! I love it.. I need a "healthy friend"..hugs natalee
Actually it is not so easy to lose weight.According to the British Nutrition Foundation* "To lose weight, the energy intake from food must be less than the energy output". This is why calorie counting is the most effective weight loss method. It goes straight to the heart of the problem.