There is nothing worst than skipping meals

I will start this one with the most common mistake people do when trying to lose weight: eating less and skipping meals. Having this in mind is the first step to fail! It leads the body to retain any extra nutrient it can get just in case it has to “starve” again.

Before you start any diet you first must understand how your body’s metabolism works!

Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions that take place in the body’s cells converting food into energy. After digestion the metabolism is almost inactive and burns very little calories. Ergo: The longer you wait between meals the fewer calories you will burn!

Besides that, by skipping meals people are so hungry, that during meals they intend to “overeat”, mostly in wrong combination. Ingesting large quantities of food stimulates insulin production and the deposition of fat. Plus consuming too much fat food stimulates the production of serotonin, a brain chemical, which makes you feel heavy and tired. Also it is best to simply keep your fingers off sugared beverages or fruit juices, which only add more sugar to your system.

Skipping meals will make your body break down muscle tissue to generate the energy you didn’t provide at the right time. In essence the “skipping meals” diet creates the illusion of losing weight, though in reality you are losing valuable muscle mass instead of fat mass! It is important to keep the blood sugar at normal level, spreading the food consumption throughout the day, which means the same amount you would eat in three meals simply split over five meals.

The secret is to eat the right food at the right time, with the right combination.

Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred form of power source because they can be quickly converted to glucose for energy. Whether simple or complex, carbohydrates are ultimately broken down into “sugar”. Carbohydrates sugars take longer to absorb into the bloodstream if consumed with other food. For longer-lasting energy, combine protein along with complex carbs at the right time.

The best way to lose weight without having to become a “bunny nibbling on salad” all day is to change your habits slowly, otherwise you might crave for “sugar” you left out and go back to the same eating behavior as before.

Food is not your enemy! You only have to use it right and control your intake. It is impossible to expect to lose weight after years and years of abusing your body. Take it step by step and exercise regularly and you will experience a change. Take care of your body it is the only one you have!

References:

http://ww.fitday.com

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http://www.medicinenet.com/