Stay away from the wrong kind of fat- Fats have unduly got a lot of flak in the recent past. But recently,the importance of good fats has gained prominence. Eat good fats like coconut oil, MCT oil, ghee and so on. Fats help in transporting fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K through the bloodstream to where they are needed. They also raise good HDL cholesterol, lower bad LDL cholesterol, and protect against the buildup of plaque in your arteries. What’s more? They help prevent belly fat, according to research. Include good fats and definitely eliminate bad fats like vegetable oils, soybean oil and so on.
Sometimes, I find it hard to stick to my weight loss plan. Maybe it’s that I’m not committed, but I don’t think that’s the problem. I know that nothing tastes as good as skinny feels! More likely, it’s because I live a pretty busy, on-the-go life. I don’t always have time to whip up from-scratch meals, which leads to what I call take-out derailment. This 30-day weight loss meal plan changes all of that.
While many people turn to artificial sweeteners in a misguided attempt to whittle their waistlines, those fake sugars are likely to have the opposite effect. According to Yale researchers, artificial sweeteners are actually linked with an increased risk of abdominal obesity and weight gain, possibly because they can trigger cravings for the real stuff and spike insulin levels in a similar fashion to real sugar.
Be choosy about carbs. You can decide which ones you eat, and how much. Look for those that are low on the glycemic index (for instance, asparagus is lower on the glycemic index than a potato) or lower in carbs per serving than others. Whole grains are better choices than processed items, because processing removes key nutrients such as fiber, iron, and B vitamins. They may be added back, such as in “enriched” bread.
How often do you eat in the bathroom? Disgusting, right? Most people wouldn't even think of it because they've linked the bathroom with other activities. Yet most of us have no problem eating in other rooms—and that's not good. Eating somewhere other than the kitchen or dining room isn't recommended, because noshing linked with a specific cue (like a room) can trigger eating even when you're not hungry. That's how bad habits are developed.
