Get The 5 Top Fat Loss Rules
It is a fallacy that “all diets work” and that the only problem is that people just can’t keep the weight off after they lose it. Some people, women especially have bodies that are very resistant to weight loss and they never seem to be able to lose a pound in the first place.
As a seasoned dieter I have attempted many weight loss plans that just didn’t work. I would follow the program religiously but the scale would not budge. On some of these diets, I could follow perfectly for months at a time and never lose a pound.
As a woman I am sure that it is not only me with this problem. It’s programmed by biology. A man will always be able to drop pounds and gain muscle more effortlessly than a woman. It is just a fact of life. Women are biologically designed to hold onto fat because in the case of a famine, we need to not only be able to keep ourselves alive but we also need to be able to keep a baby alive until it is born and even longer as we breastfeed. That is why it is more difficult for a woman to lose weight.
But as you go you learn what works for weight loss and what doesn’t. Here are the top five weight loss rules for bodies that are resistant to losing.
First rule is to Eat. That’s right; do not starve yourself if you want to achieve lasting weight loss. Eating regularly will keep you from getting over hungry which in turn will keep you from eating everything in site later on. It also keeps your metabolism pumping and your body will keep on burning calories. If your body believes it is starving it will shut down your metabolism and save the fat so eat, at least 3 meals and as many as 6 small meals a day.
Second is to exchange quality for quantity. Empty calories that provide no decent nutritional value do nothing to fill you up and eating nutritionally void food is a guaranteed way to pack on the pounds. Cravings are often caused by a lack of vital nutrients so it is crucial to choose high quality, nutritionally dense foods. Stay away from the “white stuff’, meaning white flour and white sugar.
The third rule is to have protein at every meal. There is a reason why high protein diets have been successful. It’s not because they are highly nutritious but instead because protein does not cause sugar spikes and it is digested slower than carbohydrates, especially simple carbohydrates. Therefore, when you add protein you don’t get anywhere near as hungry and you don’t eat nearly as much.
The fourth rule is to choose your carbohydrates wisely. Simple carbohydrates like sweets, candy and really anything made out of white flour will just spike your blood sugar, make you hungry and add to your fat deposits. Choose complex carbohydrates like whole grains and vegetables. These will add fiber, which will also keep you fuller and will keep your digestive system running at its highest levels.
Fifth is to begin an exercise program. Start moving. Take the stairs. Take a walk. Move more. You can start slow and work your way up but exercise is crucial for long-term weight loss success.
This is a lifetime commitment. Few people with weight problems conquer it once and for all. It is a commitment you make everyday. But if you adhere to these rules for most of the time you will be on your way to a lean body.
Originally posted 2009-10-03 05:55:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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