The problem with a lot of diets is that they focus on one concept instead of incorporating all the most useful eating techniques to help you slim down. The 3 weightloss success diet tips below guarantee your weightloss success forever and will improve your health as well.
Did you know that the average person could lose 9-10 pounds in one year just from doubling their fiber intake? Add exercise and an adequate calorie diet and that could lead to an even bigger loss. Fiber works as a weightloss tools in several ways. It´s found only in plant foods but our bodies are unable to digest it so it´s eliminated. In the process it cuts calories by attaching to some of the protein and fat that you eat along with it and eliminating that as well. In addition, high fiber foods are typically low calorie and very filling so eating more of them means your eating fewer calories and leaving less room for calories from other foods.
The average person consumes about 8g per day but many experts recommend 25g per day. For most people 25g seems impossible but it can be done especially if you start your day with a high fiber cereal such as Fiber One, All Bran, Multi Bran Chex, or Shreded Wheat. If you´re one of the many saying yuk right about now don´t worry you can mix 1/2 a cup of one high fiber cereal with 1/2 of cup of your favorite one. You can also top your cereal with a handful of raspberries which have 6g of fiber. Experiment until you find a combination you like that provides you with at least 8g. Good options for the rest of the day include, strawberries, apples, figs, chickpeas, potatoes with skins, broccoli, brown rice, beans, and nuts. Read labels and keep tabs until you´re meeting your quota daily.
Lean Protein
Protein is a great weightloss tool because of the immediate satiety factor and because it keeps you full for longer periods. It also balances out carbs by preventing insulin spikes that lead to energy drain and sugar cravings. In addition it helps maintain your muscle mass which is very important in the fat burning process. Aim for at least 20% of your calories from protein which you can easily accumulate by eating low fat cottage cheese, lowfat yogurt, skim milk, egg whites, fish, shrimp, skinless chicken or turkey, ground lean turkey or beef, select or choice grades of beef, lentils, kidney beans, tofu, soy products and don´t forget lowfat deli meats.
Water
According to Dr. Robertson medical director of the Southwest Bariatric Nutrition Center in Scottsdale AZ, "water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off". It acts as a natural appetite suppressant by keeping your stomach full and fending off dehydration which can lead to false cravings/hunger. Most importantly water helps your body metabolize stored fat by helping the kidney´s flush out waste. When you don´t drink enough water the liver which works to provide stored fat for energy also takes on the task of helping the kidney´s eliminate waste and becomes less effective at metabolizing fat. Drinking your water ensures that the kidneys will be able to do their job.
As an added bonus drinking eight glasses of ice water a day burns about 62 calories because your body has to work to raise that water´s temperature to your body´s temperature. That equals about 430 calories per week. A good plan is to fill up several bottles and keep them where you can see them in your office, car, or home. Think of a trigger word and every time that word comes up drink. If you don´t like the taste of water, unsweetened iced tea, crystal lite, watermelon, or flavored selzer water could help make up the difference.
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