Peanut Butter and Pizza - An Alternative to the High Protein DietWritten by Randy Mclean
Did title to this article catch your interest? I thought it would! As of late we are always hearing talk of two main approaches to dieting, namely high carbohydrate diet and high protein diet. But what about fat? And what role can it play while we are losing weight? Contrary to popular myths our bodies need fat. Now don't get me wrong. As I have mentioned in other articles too much of anything is bad but we can, and do, lean to one macronutrient over another. As well as breaking down vitamins A, D, E, and K (fat soluble vitamins) we also need fat for energy purposes. At same time it would be wise to consume carbs and proteins as well. Any diet where either carbs, proteins or fats are significantly raised or lowered is not a healthy one. Our bodies need all of these in order to work properly. We can tend to lean more strongly towards one or another but we shouldn't forsake rest. Each have their own functions as well as positives and negatives. This diet would benefit those who have weak will power or who don't have time or patience to prepare too many meals. It is good if you are only used to eating 3 times a day. This diet is also beneficial for eating out whether in restaurants, at relatives, or at parties and socials. One characteristic of fat is that it makes you full longer therefore making you feel more satisfied. You will not have to eat as many times (in terms of real food) to keep your metabolism going and you will still feel okay. You can either use homemade 'shakes' or use food supplements in order to keep number of times you take in calories constant. Taking in calories a minimum of four times daily will keep your metabolism going and body will be less likely to store food you take in as fat.
| | How to Handle Christmas Before it Handles You :)Written by Randy Mclean
Ahh, Holidays gotta love it. Family, fun, presents, and food! I guess you probably knew where that was going... :) Yes, we can't escape it but we can handle it...this months tip will show you just how to do that. Many dread holidays because of this fact...turkey, stuffing, chocolates you name it we'll eat it! No matter how strong a persons will power is they'll usually succumb to temptation. I will share with you some different ideas and perspectives on how to survive onslaught of 'fearless feeding' most of us will partake in. The first approach most will try is to lose weight before holidays. Sure, this approach is great but you have to be careful 1. That you avoid crash diets to get there and 2. You do not overcompensate during holidays. Let's start with number one. If you lose weight too fast just so you can 'look good' for holidays or maybe to possibly eat more you will no doubt put weight back on. Your body is used to a 'set weight' and will be starving for nutrients. You'll usually blow up like a balloon and will be in same situation (or worse) than when you started. Number two, if you have dieted long and hard do not use this as a license to take in massive amounts of calories over too long a time...you'll just undo what you set out to do. Set in your mind from start how long you plan to eat 'freely.' Maybe a week? You should know yourself over time what you can and can't get away with...above all it's only natural that 'treating' less days than you don’t will be measured with success, it's just in odds...use common sense.
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