8 Nutrition Tips for Faster Fat Loss
An excerpt from the November 11th issue of my "Body Breakthrough" Newsletter.
Wish you could speed up your rate of fat loss? Tired of seeing so-so progress but feeling like you’re doing everything possible to reach your goals?
If so, you need a jumpstart. Sometimes all it takes is a slight change in approach to get you seeing and feeling progress.
Let’s take a quick peek at 8 nutrition tips that you should know and use for faster fat loss success.
1. Eat earlier
Those who eat breakfast tend to eat fewer calories over the course of the day, so this is a good way to get your calorie intake under control. Plus, a healthy breakfast kick-starts the metabolism, helps regulate insulin, blunts muscle catabolism, and can restore glycogen...all leading to a body that is made for fat-burning performance.
2. Eat half a plate of vegetables with each sit-down meal
If you can make it a rule to serve up half your plate full of vegetables with each meal you consume, that in itself should help you bring down the total calorie count for that meal. Plus, you’ll get better nutrition as well.
3. Do dairy!
Some people should stay away from dairy simply because they are lactose intolerant or sensitive. But far too many people cut dairy that shouldn't. Studies have actually shown that low-fat versions of this food can actually help speed up fat loss in the stomach region. In addition to that, it’s full of protein – something that most dieters aren’t eating enough of.
4. Plan ahead
Those who plan their diet out ahead of time almost always see faster success than those who don’t because they’re less likely to slip-up over the course of the day. If you wait till your hungry to make your choice of what to eat, chances are your choice will be bad.
5. Think substitutions
See a recipe you want to cook but it’s not so healthy? Try using food substitutions. Very often you can revitalize that recipe so that it is something that will fit in with your diet plan.
6. Watch liquid calories
Most people won’t register liquid calories like they do food calories. AWFUL!!! If you’re drinking calorie laden beverages, this will come back to hinder your progress. Outside of strategically place protein and workout shakes, stick to calorie free drinks instead.
7. Read all ingredient labels
In an ideal world, you would only eat foods that come with one ingredient, but if you are going to eat something packaged, read over the ingredients. If there are any you don't recognize (or can’t pronounce), put that food back on the shelf. It’s not for you.
8. Take time before seconds
Before you go in for a second helping, always let your food sit for 10 minutes. Often once that time is up, you’ll find you’re no longer hungry. Remember, digestion takes time.
So keep these tips in mind and you can help to jumpstart your diet success.
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