Wednesday, March 30, 2011

KEY POINTS ON NUTRITION


·       The right amount of food per day is the first and most important step to achieving permanent and predictable weight loss through raising your metabolism.

·       Process food leads to new body fat storage.

·       Too much time between meals can slow the metabolism.

·       Five to seven small meals/snacks can maximize metabolic rate and keep body fat loss consistent.

·       Well-planned and spaced meals will lead to steady, high energy levels throughout the entire day.

·       You don’t need to give up any of your favorite foods. If you do, you’ll get frustrated and be miserable. The key is eating reasonable amounts of food, even if they are unhealthy. It’s all about portion control.

·       Don’t eat too little—it will cause your body to slow your metabolism. This is why so many people gain weight after giving up on a diet.

·       Eat a variety of nutritious foods. When you eat, you are fueling your body. A person is bound to fail if they start a weight loss program and the program dictates exactly what foods they should be eating.

·       The type of calories you consume is MORE important than the amount of calories you consume. Because of this, you are either gaining weight, or losing weight.

·       Consider protein bars or shakes for snacks if protein levels are too difficult to achieve.

·       There are different kinds of fat. Some fat is healthy fat. You need fat in your diet to be healthy. Stick to poly and mono saturated fats.

·       Just like fats, there are good and bad carbohydrates. Try to stick to complex, unrefined carbohydrates. These kinds of carbohydrates provide you nutrition and fiber, which keeps you full longer.

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