KEEPING THE WEIGHT OFF| DR. SCOTT SCHREIBER
4. EAT WELL AND EAT FREQUENTLY
While exercise and
supplementation are important,
diet is by far the most important
for weight loss and fat
reduction. Make sure you eat
well and often. Six meals a day,
spaced three hours apart will
keep metabolism high and fuel
your body. Make sure you eat
plenty of fruit and vegetables.
Stay away from fatty meats,
processed meats, red meat and
pork.
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5. GET PLENTY OF SLEEP
Sleep is essential for maintaining a healthy body composition. Studies show that most
Americans are sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation causes people to retain fat, lose less
weight, slow metabolism and put on less muscle mass. Sleep deprivation has been shown to
cause craving for junk food. One of the causes of all this is due to Growth hormone. Growth
hormone is released while you sleep. It is responsible for repairing damaged tissue and
rebuilding muscle that you used during the previous workout. Make sure you get between
seven to nine hours of quality sleep per night.
Avoid processed foods, foods
containing sugar, milk and
products as they contain excess
sugar and fats. In addition,
avoid fats, like oils and butter,
and avoid buying junk foods.
Keep eating out to a minimum
as you do not know how your
food is being prepared.
Do not go grocery shopping
when you are hungry as it will
cause you to buy excess junk
foods. Stay to the outside
isles as these are where the
fresh food is located. Organic
food is better for you as they
were treated with less harmful
chemicals, like pesticides.
6. HYDRATE
Dehydration can have a big impact on metabolism as water is essential for most of biochemical reactions.
Vitamins and minerals need water to be absorbed. Dehydration will slow metabolism, bringing your weight
loss efforts to a standstill. In addition, drinking water will make you feel full; therefore, you will consume fewer
calories. It is recommended that the average person needs a minimum of eighty ounces of pure water divided
throughout the day, however, that need will increase depending on your activity level.
7. STAY AWAY FROM STRESS
Stress will derail any weight loss program by interfering with
thyroid hormone production, and depositing belly fat. Find
time for stress reduction. Take a yoga class, read a book,
or whatever you like to do to relax.
It may seem daunting, but you can become healthier! It all
starts with making a commitment to a better you. If you have
any questions regarding weight loss, finding a provider near you
or how to start a program. Please feel free to contact me at
[email protected] www.drscottschreiber.
com.
Dr. Scott Schreiber has been practicing in Newark, Delaware for
over eleven years. He is a chiropractic physician that is double
board certified in rehabilitation and clinical nutrition. He is also a
certified nutrition specialist and a licensed dietitian/nutritionist.
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