08/06/2008 08:41
Eating 5-6 meals daily...whats the benefit.
Just thought I would share this with you...
Yes, it may seem strange to eat 5-6 meals a day when you’re trying to lose weight, but this is the secret to getting to the next level in your fitness goals.
Eating 5-6 small meals per day is the key to a fast metabolism. Every time you eat a meal, your body’s metabolism starts up a new spin cycle caused by the thermic effect of food.
In fact, a portion of the calories you consume are burned through the simple act of digestion. This thermic effect can range from 3% to 30%. Lean protein causes a thermic effect of up to 30%. This means you burn 30% of the calories you eat from chicken breast, fish, and egg whites. Vegetables have a thermic effect of around 20%. However, fats and refined carbohydrates have a very low thermic effect of only 3%. This is one of the reasons it’s so easy to gain weight when you are eating lots of carbohydrates and sugars.
When you’re eating 5-6 smaller meals that are centered around high protein, fibrous vegetables, your body will burn through the calories.
A higher metabolism creates a fat-burning machine. The longer you practice this meal plan, the more muscle you’ll develop. The more muscle you develop, the faster your metabolism will become. It’s a win-win situation.
Unfortunately, it’s something that way too few people are taking advantage of. Most people try to starve themselves and in the process they kill their metabolism. In doing that, they also kill their fat-burning potential.
Five or six small meals a day accelerates your body’s natural rate of calorie burning.
Best of all, frequent meals also prevents binges and controls cravings. When you’re eating every three hours, your body stays satisfied and your energy levels stay high.
Posted By: Sweet As Shugga
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08/06/2008 08:37
10 Pounds down...66 more to go!!
My first major Goal is to get to 180. I have 66 more pounds to go. If I keep up things the way I am now...I know I can do it.
I am concentrating on the Carb Rotation Diet This diet is developed by a registered dietitian and personal trainer named Jayson Hunter who has helped hundreds develop healthy eating habits in the span of 10 years. Hunter claims to be able to make you lose 2lbs a week if you follow this program for 30 days and some have even managed to lose 15 lbs. I lost ten pounds in my first week...that began on July 26th.
His principles in the program are as follows:
The concept
The Carb Rotation Diet has a 3-day cycle.
Day 1 is a high carb/mid protein & vegetables day;
Day 2 is a low carb/mid protein & vegetables day;
Day 3 is a no carb/all protein & vegetables day.
Day 4-Day 6 is a repeat of Day 1 to Day 3
This is to ensure that the body's metabolism is burning efficiently all day.
Eating Whole Grain Carbohydrates
On those days that I add in carbs, I will only choose wholegrain versions of bread, pasta and cereals to control insulin levels as large amounts of insulin promote fat storage. Eating sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes and stay away from the sauces. Eat brown or wild rice instead of white rice.
Eating Nutrient-Rich Vegetables
Limiting starchy vegetables like corn to increase fiber intake. Fiber fills you up and promotes colon health. It also takes more energy to digest fibrous vegetables. The higher serving of vegetables you consume, the more weight loss you will achieve.
Consume Lean Protein
Learn to buy leaner cuts of beef and pork and choose white meats over dark meats for poultry. Seafood, including fatty fish like salmon should be a regular part of the diet. Limiting egg yolk but consuming more egg whites daily.
Consume Heart Friendly Fats
These are the polysatured & monosaturated fats. These fats protect the heart, cushion your organs and transport fat-soluble vitamins to your cells. Sources of good fats can be found in extra virgin olive oil, nuts, salmon and omega 3 supplements.
Eating Frequently
We should target to eat 5-6 mini meals a day. Each meal will include a portion of proteins and vegetables and some essential fats, like olive oil, coconut oil and the ones listed above this.
Water
I Drink 1 oz for every 2lbs of body weight. I am told this will flush toxins out of mybody, clear your skin and help me me with my weight loss.
Exercise
I will do strength training exercises for my whole body at least twice a week and add cardio for at least 20 to 30 minutes 3 times a week.
They say this program is a sound one which incorporates a variety of healthy food choices from all food groups.
The state that rotating your “carbs” in this manner allows you to shed fat and keep your metabolism elevated, which is the key to long term weight loss. There is a consistent transition with a “high, low, no” approach because every fourth day you repeat the cycle and you aren’t depriving yourself of “carbs” for three days straight. And again: potentially triggering the elevation of lipoprotein lipase.When this hormone becomes elevated your metabolism begins to slow down. And since that is the last thing anyone who is trying to get rid of unwanted pounds wants!! I wouldnt reccomend it any other way.
Posted By: Sweet As Shugga
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