By Nabilah Fountain
sugar, will store as fat. This goes for vegetables, as
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well. Use this as a guideline, if it doesn’t rot in less
With all the fad diets and medical weight loss
than a week; stay away from it.
programs swirling around us like a bad dream, it’s
Exercise is still key. While “you are what you eat”
no wonder that people are confused as to which
still prevails, you still need to remain active in order
approach to take. Many want that quick fix. Well
to shed the weight and keep it off. Get in a min of 45
I am here to tell you that it doesn’t exist. If it took
minutes, 3 days per week of solid exercise. I prefer
you a year to put in on, then it will take you a year
high intensity interval training because it’s short,
to take it off. The good news is, when following
sweet and will have you burning calories for up to
the right program that not only promotes fat loss
36 hours post workout.
but health as well, you will be able to sustain the
results long term. Being slim doesn’t have to be
complicated, either. By following these 5 simple tips,
you will be well on your way to a new and improved
you in no time.
preparation will set you up for success. Select one
day a week where you grocery shop and cook your
food for the upcoming week. That way you can grab
and go without further thought. Simple, fast and
Eliminate sucralose and aspartame. You body
can’t break down what it doesn’t know so it will
immediately store the chemical as fat. Anything
marketed as diet is just that; MARKETING. So lose
the diet soft drinks, Crystal Lights and anything else
that claims it’s sugar free, diet or 0 Calories
Eat fresh meats and vegetables only. Pick
up your meats from the butcher
not the deli. Processed meats
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Prepare your food for the week. Proper
are loaded with chemical
preserves which, like artificial
effective.
Calories are not your enemy. Calorie restricted
diets are a thing of the past. Proper balance of
macronutrients is far more conducive to a fat loss
goal then starving yourself. Ideal ratio of protein,
fats and carbs is 55/25/20. Carbs should come from
vegetables, proteins from lean meats and fats from
valuable fats.
Why complicate things. Keep it simple and
remember, you can’t out exercise a crappy diet.