"Belly Fat" seems to be one of the most talked about areas of the body. One thing to remember it's fat! Some of us seem to hold it more than others, but it's still fat. And to lose that fat you must think about your diet!
Again, it's about calories consumed and your energy output!! Yesterday I wrote about changing up your routine to shock your body into working harder. Below are a few diet tips for helping your body burn fat.
Sugar intake, the biggest "no, no". Please read labels! There is hidden sugar in so much of what we consume; soft drinks, flavored water, lattes, frozen drinks (both alcohol and coffee bar favorites), condensed milk and energy bars.
Add to you daily supplement regime at least 1000 mg per day of Calcium with meals, 500 - 2000 mg of Vitamin C. (These have been proven to help the body burn fat!)
Stay hydrated. Aim to consume one gallon of water per day. It speeds the metabolism, helps reduce hunger and flushes the body of toxins.
Low fat dairy products have been shown to boost fat loss. Low fat Greek Yogurt, milk and cottage cheese are excellent choices.
Olive oil, avocados, walnuts, peanut butter (without sugar and other additives) are all healthy fats and should not be avoided.
Up your protein with lean chicken, fish, especially salmon.
Fresh veggies are becoming plentiful, but stay away from the dips, butter, dressings loaded with mayonnaise, various oils and sugars.
Green tea - 4-6 cups of glasses a day. Do not add sugar or milk!!
I can't emphasize enough to read labels and be aware of what you are putting in your body!!!!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Workout Tips - Why My Body Doesn't Change?
When your body doesn't seem to change no matter how much you work out, red flags should pop up! Something you are doing isn't working; think about it. Seriously reflect on your habits; exercise patterns, diet, drinking and even your stress level! These all have an impact on how your body reacts. And we are all different.
What do you want to change about your body? Do you want to lose weight, gain muscle or just tone? Are you training for a specific event? Are you retaining belly fat?
A few simple tips: If you are constantly doing the same type of training (running, walking, workouts with weights) day after day after day your body will plateau out. In other words your body gets used to your routine and doesn't have to work as hard and it will burn less calories. It's time to shock your body! Change up your routine. Do something entirely different, try Yoga, Pilates, Zumba instead of running.
If you have weight issues now is the time to ask yourself some serious questions. Do you have any health issues? Are you on any medications? What is your stress level? All these items can lead to a change in metabolism. Body type and age can also factor in to these problems. Stress affects hormone levels which change the metabolism......and that metabolism changes as we age.....and change is the optimal word here. CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE DOING!! CHANGE YOUR DIET - GET RID OF THE SUGARS, CUT YOUR ALCOHOL INTAKE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY CHANGE YOUR MIND SET!!
What do you want to change about your body? Do you want to lose weight, gain muscle or just tone? Are you training for a specific event? Are you retaining belly fat?
A few simple tips: If you are constantly doing the same type of training (running, walking, workouts with weights) day after day after day your body will plateau out. In other words your body gets used to your routine and doesn't have to work as hard and it will burn less calories. It's time to shock your body! Change up your routine. Do something entirely different, try Yoga, Pilates, Zumba instead of running.
If you have weight issues now is the time to ask yourself some serious questions. Do you have any health issues? Are you on any medications? What is your stress level? All these items can lead to a change in metabolism. Body type and age can also factor in to these problems. Stress affects hormone levels which change the metabolism......and that metabolism changes as we age.....and change is the optimal word here. CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE DOING!! CHANGE YOUR DIET - GET RID OF THE SUGARS, CUT YOUR ALCOHOL INTAKE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY CHANGE YOUR MIND SET!!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Tips for Working Out
Summer is a great time to lose weight and get in shape. I know so many of you wanted to be in swimsuit shape by this time, but for those living in the colder climates it's difficult. Especially if you don't belong to a health club.
So now is the time to get outside; walk, run or hike. Make snacks of nuts, dried cranberries or blueberries, grab a bottle of water and get moving!!! Remember you have to expend more energy than calories consumed to lose that weight. For every extra 100 calories you consume a day, you add 10 pounds a year!!! Be aware of what you are putting in your body!!! Keep a food log and don't cheat!!!
So now is the time to get outside; walk, run or hike. Make snacks of nuts, dried cranberries or blueberries, grab a bottle of water and get moving!!! Remember you have to expend more energy than calories consumed to lose that weight. For every extra 100 calories you consume a day, you add 10 pounds a year!!! Be aware of what you are putting in your body!!! Keep a food log and don't cheat!!!
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