WEIGHT LOSS
Lose weight and keep it off!
Over the years, experts have shifted from one weight loss theory to another: low calorie, low fat, low carb, etc.... Still, many people struggle with their weight. Clearly, it is time to change the way we approach weight loss.
To begin with, you must understand what causes your body to store excessive calories as fat. It used to be thought that consuming excess calories led to excess weight. We now know that weight gain can be related to a multitude of factors and is unique to the individual. High calorie or fat intake combined with lack of exercise can trigger weight gain in some people, while in others uncontrolled blood sugar levels are to blame. Other causes include low basal metabolic rate, chronic stress, insufficient protein, and muscle or hormonal imbalances. Even food sensitivities and prescription drugs can make you pack on pounds.
Each of these factors can have a detrimental effect on your metabolism. This is important because the strength of our metabolism affects not only our ability to burn calories, but also the health of every single cell in our body.
12 metabolism boosting tips
- Eat 5 to 6 small meals per day.
- Slow down. Chew your food and do not eat when you are under severe stress.
- Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. And 2 cups of green tea. Green tea after a meal, instead of coffee, can boost your metabolism and aid in digestion.
- Eat healthy snacks. Regulate blood sugar between meals by snacking on healthy foods, such as raw almonds, pumpkin seeds or chopped up vegetables with hummus.
- Avoid foods containing white flour or white sugar. Foods with a high Glycemic Index encourage cravings.
- Consume adequate protein. Protein builds and maintains muscle, which helps burn fat. Increase the amount of lean protein in your diet-poultry, fish, beans, tofu, organic low-fat dairy, eggs, nuts and seeds.
- Fill up on fiber. Fiber slows digestion, improves elimination and increases satiety. Ideally, you need 25 to 35g of fiber per day.
- Reduce your toxic load. Limit your intake of caffeine, alcohol, soft drinks, hydrogenated oils, artificial sweeteners, colours and flavours, nicotine and preservatives. A ‘cleaner' diet will help the metabolism work more effectively. Consider a bi-annual body cleanse.
- Avoid eating after 8:00pm. If you're hungry, have something with protein like plain organic yogurt, or one of the healthy snacks mentioned above.
- Move your body! Exercising at least 3 to 4 times per week for 30 to 40 minutes or more can boost fat-burning.
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.
- Consider taking a safe weight-loss support supplement. Platinum Naturals' Super Apple Cider Vinegar +Diet in combination with Omega Pure 3-6-9 and either FiberPlus or Super FiberMax Plus can help boost your metabolism and encourage weight loss.
Information for educational purposes only. A health practitioner should be consulted prior to use.
WEIGHT LOSSLose weight and keep it off!Over the years, experts have shifted from one weight loss theory to another: low calorie, low fat, low carb, etc.... Still, many people struggle with their weight. Clearly, it is time to change the way we approach weight loss. To begin with, you must understand what causes your body to store excessive calories as fat. It used to be thought that consuming excess calories led to excess weight. We now know that weight gain can be related to a multitude of factors and is unique to the individual. High calorie or fat intake combined with lack of exercise can trigger weight gain in some people, while in others uncontrolled blood sugar levels are to blame. Other causes include low basal metabolic rate, chronic stress, insufficient protein, and muscle or hormonal imbalances. Even food sensitivities and prescription drugs can make you pack on pounds. Each of these factors can have a detrimental effect on your metabolism. This is important because the strength of our metabolism affects not only our ability to burn calories, but also the health of every single cell in our body.12 metabolism boosting tips
Information for educational purposes only. A health practitioner should be consulted prior to use. |
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