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Healthy Snacks For Weight Loss On The Go
Posted by admin in Weight Loss on December 18, 2011
As a personal fitness trainer I’ve found that many of my clients are lost when it comes to knowing healthy snacks for weight loss. This leads them to skipping meals or finding other alternative snacks which aren’t healthy. One of the big reasons I don’t want my fitness clients to skip meals or snacks is because it’s going to cause their blood sugar levels to dip down low putting them in a prime condition to binge on their diets. If you really want to stick to your diet then I would recommend snacking because it will help to control your hunger and keep your food intake in manageable size portions.
Most people feel guilty about snacking but the truth is there really is nothing wrong with it and there are numerous benefits that will help keep your mind and body fresh as well as your metabolism going strong. I recommend giving my clients the option of having 2 to 3 different snacks throughout the day preferably in between meals to keep their blood sugar levels stable. The best snacks are of course going to be nutrient dense and healthy foods which are not processed and these will give your body up a lot of energy so they can perform at optimum levels throughout the day. There are so many different snacks out on the market today that it’s going to be important to find the ones that are the most healthy for you and won’t cause you to gain fat.
When most people are looking the snacks they usually go for a bag of potato chips, Cheetos, cookies, candy bars or crackers. All of these unhealthy snacks are going to be empty calories which will cause your blood sugar levels to spike and cause you to gain weight. The reason these bad snacks cause you to gain weight in the first place is because it will spike your insulin levels which will tell your body to store these carbohydrates as fat. So the secret to snacking for weight loss is to find nutrient dense foods that will not cause your insulin levels to spike. Some of my favorite choices for healthy snacks include plain Greek yogurt, trail mix, protein powder, celery with almond butter, cottage cheese and turkey jerky. Read the rest of this entry »
Healthy Eating For Weight Loss – Options For Weight Loss
Posted by admin in Weight Loss on November 21, 2011
This article explores the options for weight loss that are currently available. And why healthy eating for weight loss comes up as the number one leader.
Diet is probably the first favourite way to lose weight. However, this is one of the worst ways to lose weight as well as THE best way. Some of the worst ones leave you permanently hungry, make you lose water not fat, make you lose muscle mass rather than fat, even advocate unhealthy foods.
A lack of exercise is often blamed for weight gain. Granted, exercise makes you fitter and stronger and helps to make you more energetic and productive. But if you are still eating badly, then you will never reach your coveted target weight.
Diet pills are popular because people think they can get what they want without any effort. And the manufacturers of these pills are very happy to comply with your wishes and produce the goods. However, they are a waste of money. They don’t address the problem. Pill-popping will do nothing for your health or your weight.
You could join a weight loss programme or hire a dietician. These measures can be helpful as long as they address your personal reason for excess weight. They make you accountable, which can be a great help. The down side is that they can be expensive.
You could have a stomach lap band fitted surgically. Apart from the cost being outside the scope of most people, are the effects worth it? There is no doubt that they reduce your intake of food, as they physically restrict the amount of food you can eat. Read the rest of this entry »