My co-workers are always amazed and confused that I am constantly eating (currently every 2.5 hours) but I  am pretty lean (8% BF).  I guess this wouldn't make sense to most people, after all, you need to starve yourself to lose weight, right? No! That is the worst thing you can do! By not eating, you are setting yourself up for failure by damaging your metabolism. You will end up in the cycle of Yo-Yo dieting and end up carrying more body fat and less muscle.

1. Always eat a balanced meal or snack containing complete protien, carbohydrates, and fat.  Eating this way will help create a hormonal balance (homeostasis) to stabilize your blood sugar. Your body will mobilize fat when your blood sugar is stable.

2. Eat within 1 hour of waking up and again every 3-4 hours. blood sugar levels drop over time, by eating frequently you will keep it stable. If you go too long without eating and allow your blood sugar to drop, your body will turn to its valuable muscle for fuel. Every pound of muscle burns 30-50 calories per day!

3. Eat only until satisfied, not full!  Eating too much will elevate blood sugar levels. When sugar levels are high, your body will store fat. Yes even if it is healthy food!

4. Drink alot of water. Aim for 16 oz with every meal and another 16 oz between meals. at least 1 gallon per day for healthy, active adults.

5. Supplement your diet with a good multivitamin-mineral and essential fatty acids (fish oil, flax oil)

By incorporating this type of nutrition plan paired with a well-planned exercise routine, you will transform your body into a fat burning machine! Eating this way will easily become a lifestyle and help you to break the damaging yo-yo diet cycle.

If you would like help incorporating a nutrition plan into your lifestyle, go to http://wncweightloss.com I have online and consulting plans available that will change your life.

Thanks,

Lee Sedon

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