Dieting

Did you know dieting could actually make you GAIN weight? 

Every time we reduce our calorie intake during a diet, our metabolism slows down, leaving us feeling sluggish and frustrated. Even worse, once we reach our weight loss goals and eat regular again, the lost pounds come back like a boomerang.

Some people try to starve themselves to keep the weight off, but skipping meals actually makes your body go into emergency storage mode. This means, every time you DO eat something, your body clings onto and stores it just incase you decide to starve it again. For many people the solution to a healthy weight and a strong metabolism is eating 6 meals per day.

Remember… this NOT a license to gorge on any kind of food you want all day long. Eating more frequently could actually mean LESS nutrition and more calories if you don’t carefully PLAN out your snacks and meals. Be sure those 3 meals and 3 snacks are full of healthy choices like lots of fresh vegetables.

Protein keeps you full, so choose things like lean meat, eggs, walnuts, Greek yogurt and avocados. Experts say eating 6 small meals a day can help regulate blood sugar and control cravings to keep hunger at bay.

Did you know dieting could actually make you GAIN weight? 

The old saying “you win some you lose some” could easily be rephrased when it comes to dieting: “you lose some, you gain some”.

For too many people, life has become run by the constant ups and downs of the numbers on the scale. We move from one weight loss regimen to the next, constantly trying to lose weight or keep lost weight off, telling ourselves each time that this is the last attempt. But it doesn’t have to be this way! 

Every time we reduce our calorie intake during a diet, our metabolism slows down, leaving us feeling sluggish and frustrated. Even worse, once we reach our weight loss goals and eat regular again, the lost pounds come back like a boomerang.

We CAN undo the damage that dieting has done to our metabolism, body and mind. They key is to reset your metabolism at the beginning of your weight loss program so that it functions at its optimal level.

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose or fix any specific medical concern. It is meant to offer insight about potential health issues and risks, and to encourage you to research ways to become healthier. These statements have not been reviewed by a medical professional. Please check with your health care provider(s) prior to making any change that could potentially interact with medications or health conditions.