1.
Eliminate processed
foods, especially processes carbohydrates and fats. –
Processed carbohydrates and fats allow us to consume a high amount of calories
with little nutritional value.
2.
Eat meat. – Protein
provides the building blocks for muscle tissue, which stimulates your
metabolism resulting in a leaner body. Good sources include: grass-feed beef,
pork, and chicken, wild game, eggs, fish, and shellfish. Protein powders also
work as great snack or morning breakfast option.
3.
Eat
vegetables. – As many as possible in heaping amounts.
4.
Eat fruits. – A few
servings each day.
5.
Eat fats. – Fat does not make us fat, starchy
carbohydrates do. Fat is good for us and we need to consume some each day. Fat
provides a high source of energy for our bodies and will keep us feeling full
longer. Just eat the real fats like, avacodo, nuts (macadamias are best), animal
& egg fats, butter (not margarine), and oils (coconut and extra virgin
olive).
6.
Stay away
from starchy carbohydrates & sugars. – Carbohydrates
(particularly starchy carbohydrates and sugars) trigger insulin, insulin
triggers fat storage. If we can control insulin by not eating starchy
carbohydrates and sugars we can control and stop fat storage. If you do eat
some starches sweet potatoes, quinoa, and wild rice are your best choices.
7.
Finish each
workout right with a Recovery Shake. - Immediately
after you finish your workout, your body needs nutrients to rebuild and recover.
If you don't supply these nutrients through a Recovery Shake your body will
turn to it’s muscle tissue to get these nutrients by breaking it down, which
will result in less muscle tissue and a slower metabolism. This is not the
result we want after all the hard work you just did. Recent research has also
shown that over a 12-week period a diet plus post-workout protein shake group
lost 15.4 pounds of fat. Compared to the diet only group, which lost 5.5 pounds
of fat. (Ann Nutr Metab. 2000;44(1):21-9.)
8.
Drink
Water. - Hydration is also a key to fat loss. When your body is
properly hydrated your body functions properly and is able to process fat more
effectively. Aim to drink about ½ your bodyweight in ounces of water each day.
Green tea and Herbal teas are also good choices. If you enjoy coffee keep it to
1-2 cups per day. Avoid alcohol when you drink alcohol all fat metabolism gets
shut off as well and growth hormone production, both of which play a major role
in fat loss.
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