| People often ask about the best way to lose weight | | | | burns will cause you to gain weight. It's that simple. |
| (fat). The answer is very simple: Eat nutritious food, | | | | Bottom line: Don't eliminate or dramatically restrict |
| in the proper amounts, at the right time. | | | | your intake of carbohydrates, protein or fat. |
| This is very difficult to do in our fast-paced society. | | | | 6) Eat smaller portions more frequently throughout |
| But properly nourishing your body is the key to | | | | the day to help keep your blood sugar levels stable. |
| increased energy, reduced body fat, a healthier look | | | | Stabilized blood sugar levels not only help increase |
| and an elevated immune system. | | | | energy, they also will help you burn unnecessary |
| Here are top ten tips to nourish your body and keep | | | | body fat. Try to include some carbohydrates, protein |
| it functioning at optimum levels. | | | | and fat in each meal. |
| 1) Focus on improving your eating habits rather than | | | | 7) When eating fast food or dining out, order the |
| participating in restrictive diets. Always keep in mind | | | | meal as "cleanly" as possible. That means asking for |
| that what you eat and drink has a direct impact on | | | | sauces, dips and dressings on the side. Try to order a |
| how you look, feel and perform. | | | | meal that contains some carbohydrates, protein and |
| 2) Go to the grocery store at least once a week to | | | | fat. Always keep in mind that the chef does not care |
| buy some fruits, vegetables and nourishing food. | | | | if you are overweight or unhealthy. Order food with |
| Leave the junk food on the shelves, because what | | | | your health and fitness in mind. |
| you buy, you will eat. Also, don't buy the junk food | | | | 8) Try to eliminate all deep-fried foods. They are |
| for your kids, spouse or relatives. They don't need it | | | | loaded with trans-fatty acids. And yes, this includes |
| either. | | | | french fries. I know they taste good, but they have |
| 3) Try to focus on fueling your body with nourishing | | | | a negative impact on how you look and feel. |
| food rather than filling your belly with empty, | | | | 9) Try to limit your intake of breads, bagels, |
| sugar-loaded calories. Your body is a wonderful | | | | potatoes and pastas (these are not the best source |
| machine that needs nourishing food to function at | | | | of carbohydrates) and replace with fruits and |
| optimal levels. | | | | vegetables that will nourish your body with valuable |
| 4) Try to eliminate casual calories that often contain | | | | nutrients. Fruits and vegetables also help to slow the |
| no nutritional value. They include: soda, juices, candy, | | | | aging process and boost your body's immune system. |
| energy drinks and triple mocha caramel double fudge | | | | 10) Read food labels. Not all brands are equal and the |
| latte coffees. Remember, consuming too many | | | | manufacturers do not care if you are overweight or |
| calories will cause you to gain weight. It doesn't | | | | unhealthy. For example, some items are labeled "fat |
| matter if these calories come from foods or drinks. | | | | free," yet if you read the food label you will see that |
| 5) Don't fall victim to diet and weight-loss marketing | | | | the product contains "mono and diglycerides". This is |
| professionals. Carbohydrates do not make you fat. | | | | fat! Also, try to limit foods that contain |
| Protein does not make you fat. Fat does not make | | | | "hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils" as |
| you fat. Consuming more calories than your body | | | | these oils can contribute to heart disease. |