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Diet Fat Loss? Stop Raiding The Fridge And Control Your Cravings

Dreamer | Mar 18, 2009 | 0 comments

Cravings are all about blood sugar. If your levels are consistent throughout the day, your eating habits will be, too. But when you starve yourself for hours, cravings and desires call. And you will answer.

After just four hours of not eating your blood sugar can fall seriously low. So you go on the prowl, you hit the fridge, the food court, or seat cushions for carbohydrates, which will provide a quick boost.

Trouble is, fast-rising blood sugar triggers your pancreas to release a flood of insulin, a hormone that not only lowers blood sugar but also signals your body to store fat. And in about half of us, insulin tends to “overshoot,” which sends blood sugar crashing. This reinforces the binge, because it makes you crave sugar and starch again.

The most effective way to keep blood sugar in check is to avoid foods that are made with added sugar-soda, some fruit juices, and baked goods. Honestly, you can eliminate those entirely. As for foods that contain high amounts of starch-pasta, rice, potatoes, bread, or any other flour based food, yes, I’ll admit they’re delicious, and they can provide vitamins and fiber. But, you should limit yourself to 30 to 40 grams (g) of total carbohydrates at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and 10 to 20 g at any given snack. (Check Labels.)

If you are trying to shed access fat, and you have been eliminating carbohydrates, I urge you to try this. I have never been a fan of the (no-carb) diets. Basically, I see them as a true “diet”, which is only temporary and fails. Simply use carbohydrates for what they are, a energy source. As you are active through the day, choose proper and wise carbohydrates, not simple carbohydrates. Then when you are home for the evening, no longer active avoid carbohydrates. I always suggested cut out the carbohydrates after about 3 or 4 PM. You will see a dramatic drop in body fat, also a new eating life style, not diet.

Also, follow these three rules.
Eat regularly, approximately every three hours. This allows you to eat smaller meals without becoming hungry. Also, understand a meal is not three courses. A handful of nuts or similar is a meal. Think back to hunters & gatherers, just graze all day and keep your metabolism cranked on high.

Have protein and fat (meat, cheese, nuts, or eggs contain both) at every meal. This slows the digestion of carbohydrates, which helps prevent spikes in your blood sugar.

Go whole grain. Shop carefully for whole grain carbohydrates. Also, shop on a full stomach. Make sure any bread; pasta, or rice that you eat is 100 percent whole grain. Because whole grains contain fiber, their effect on your blood sugar is reduced.

If you want to create a real change in your life and achieve the body you desire, health, peak physical performance, here is a suggestion. Do not diet, fads will come and go diets will sell books. However, solid nutritional facts, knowledge of your body and how it works, will make you realize how to achieve your ultimate fitness and weight goals.

I truly recommend a book called “ The Truth About Six Pack Abs.” I read this a couple years ago and still consider the facts, and tips some of the best. Here you can visit their website. Now, go live your dreams!