Tag: Calories

If you WANT the food, leave it. If you NEED it, eat it. Its OK to leave some food on your plate. Mentally calculate the calories in the food in front of you. Avoid distractions like TV and pay attention to what you eat, taste and how full your tummy feels. Use a smaller plate and a larger fork, and drink calorie-filled fluids from tall glasses to fool your brain into eating less.

Drink a glass of water before and after every meal. Eat fiber-rich foods. Use smaller plates and spoons. Sit properly, eat slowly and chew your food well. Avoid distractions like TV and music while eating. Cut down on sugar - it blocks the satiety signal. Get your calories from solid foods instead of beverages. When you order in, use a plate instead of eating directly from the bag.

Focus on strength training. Start slowly. Do each exercise until you can’t perform another rep. When you can do more than 15 reps, advance to harder exercise. Do different variations aimed at same muscle group to activate growth. Best exercises to build muscle and strength are pull ups, dive bomber push ups, dips, split squats. Eat carbs and protein rich meals.

Keep moving and stay active to burn more calories. Eat small meals every 2-4 hrs. Consume ‘healthy’ fats and drink cold water to increase your calorie burning potential. Weight training ensures fat burn during and after exercise. Include hot spices in your diet to boost metabolism. Increase protein as the body consumes more calories to break it down.

Any calories in the form of refined carbs, sugars and processed foods increase insulin levels and aid fat storage. Where as calories from nuts, vegetables and fruits come with protein, healthy fats and fiber. This points out that counting calories doesn't matter, but how they convert inside the body is what really counts.

Calories from nutrient-poor food like junk food spike your insulin levels, dull satiety signals, encourage overeating and set off cravings. Whereas nutrient rich food minimizes cravings, signal satiety, maintain stable blood sugar levels and keeps your hunger at bay. So the quality of food you put in your body is more important than calories you are counting.

The good in fruitarian diet is that it is low in calories, no cooking is necessary and it is fiber-rich. The bad is they can be nutrient-restrictive and cause anemia. People who follow this diet can have calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B-12 and iron deficiency. Excessive fructose can lead to slow metabolism and cause insulin resistance, diabetes, and cancer.

Blend 1 lemon, 1 cucumber, 1 tbs grated ginger, 1 tbs of aloe vera juice, a bunch of cilantro/parsley and ½ glass of water until smooth and drink before bedtime. This drink boosts your metabolism rate and burn fat as you sleep. Cucumber and lemon flush fat and toxins respectively, while ginger eases digestion and parsley/cilantro is rich in antioxidants.

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Counting calories is not always the best option to achieve that fabulous beach body! Eat whole foods and eat only when you're hungry. Increase intake of lean proteins and greens. Avoid starchy foods. Stay hydrated, get ample rest to balance out those hormone levels. Stay active and Include 20-30 minutes of physical activity everyday and never skip meals.

Some guidelines according to Ayurveda are: do not eat till your full, only 50% of your meal should be solid, 25% liquid and 25% empty, reduce food intake with reduced physical activity, consume liquids, fruits and salads, during summer substitute food with more liquids, eat junk food slowly and silently, eat only so much that satisfies your hunger.

To have a healthy and fit physique, nutritional intake is as important as exercising. Successfully controlling your diet and being consistent with food intake can have long-term benefits and help reduce fat in the body. Eating just right every 2-3 hours improves metabolism and boosts nutrition absorption.

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A Paleo-style diet can be a great way to lose fat and get healthy. Don't restrict calories, restrict carbs. Eat simple but whole foods. Stick with basics like eating a protein such as beef or fish and whole-food carbs from green, leafy vegetables and fruit. Include walking, light jogging, light weight lifting. Partner with someone to keep you on track and achieve your goals.