Fiber: The Fat Loss “Secret Bullet”!!!
Fiber, which is actually a type of carbohydrate, plays many important roles in the body. It helps aid in digestion and reduces the risk of many types of cancer. But if you are trying to lose weight, it can also be your fat loss ally. Fiber slows the release of food from your stomach into your small intestine.
This reduces blood sugar fluctuations and helps to provide steady, even energy levels throughout the day. As an added benefit, high fiber meals keep you full longer and reduce feelings of hunger. Examples of high fiber foods include vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts, and oatmeal.
The Quickest & Easiest Way To Cut Useless Calories Out Of Your Diet!
The #1 quickest and easiest way to cut useless calories out of your diet is to drink ONLY water all day long (except for one cup of coffee or tea – without sugar and cream – and possibly one glass of wine with dinner). Sodas, juices, etc. provide no nutritional value (juices are mostly sugar) and add hundreds of useless calories.
Avoid The Holiday Weight Gain With These Helpful Tips!
Food is one of the pleasures of parties and holiday festivities. But just because you’re trying to eat healthfully doesn’t mean you need to avoid holiday celebrations or gain a few extra party pounds. Any food can fit into a healthful eating plan. The secret is portion control and balance. If you follow our helpful holiday eating tips, keeping the weight off during the season should be no problem!
1. Balance party eating with other meals. Eat small, lower-calorie meals during the day so you can enjoy party foods in the evening. The golden rule is calories in, calories out. So if you know you will be eating more at an evening cocktail party, cut some calories out of your eating plan during the day.
2. Exercise during the day before a party or holiday meal. Remember the golden rule – if you exercise during the day and burn more calories you can eat more without putting on extra pounds.
3. Take the edge off your hunger before a party. Eat a small, low-calorie snack such as fruit before attending an event. Feeling hungry is the quickest way to ensure over-eating!
4. Avoid rushing to the food table when you arrive at a party. Get a beverage and settle into the party before eating.
5. Ask for sparkling water and a lemon twist rather than wine or beer. Sparkling water doesn’t contain calories.
6. If you’re bringing a dish, make it healthy and delicious. You’ll know there’s always something with fewer calories you can munch on. Perhaps bring raw vegetables with a yogurt or cottage cheese dip, or a platter of fresh fruit.
7. When you’re entertaining, serve low fat, reduced calorie choices.
8. Losing weight is not an all or nothing proposition – it is a long term process. Remember this. Just because you eat a decadent dessert or a high fat meal doesn’t mean you have failed. Do some extra exercise that evening or the next morning and get back to your healthy eating plan as soon as possible!
