Sometimes, losing weight is difficult and I personally believe it’s because people refer to the process as ‘dieting’. However, if you are looking for a ‘lifestyle change’ instead of ‘dieting’ then losing those extra pounds and learning to burn body fat isn't as much of a dreaded chore. Instead it’ll become a victory that you can celebrate every single day! So, the first step is tossing that word completely!
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A lifestyle change… A lifestyle that’ll become natural to you over time. It’ll be the small victories that’ll mean the most. Remembering that you are doing this for yourself and NO ONE ELSE will take you further than you thought possible. You alone are in charge of your health and fitness and it’ll become the best gift you have ever given yourself. You can’t put a price on that!
My goal with this article is to get you started based on my personal experience. These are basic steps to get you started and well on your way to a healthier YOU!
In this article, I’ll cover the following:
- The importance of protein (I’ll also include a list of protein rich foods)
- Low calorie foods
- Teas you can drink to burn fat
- Healthy snacks
- Daily workout
- Online support
Before I begin, I wish you all great success in this journey! Let’s get started!
The Importance Of Protein
Every cell in your body contains protein. Having and keeping protein in your daily diet helps your body to repair tissue and to make enzymes. Most importantly, protein is the building block for your muscles, bones, cartilage, blood, and skin.
Now, the question of “how much protein do I need per day?”. The US Department of Agriculture recommends that all men and women over the age of 19 should get at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (or 0.37 grams per pound). That means a woman who is 130 pounds should get at least 48 grams of protein, which could look like 7 ounces of salmon or 7 eggs. ( source )
Here is a list of foods that are rich in protein, including vegetarian options:
- Chicken breast – 23.5 grams
- Egg whites – 11 grams
- Salmon – 23 grams
- Sardines – 25 grams
- Halibut – 27 grams
- Tuna – 23.8 grams
- Turkey breast – 17 grams
- Lentils – 9 grams
- Black beans – 9 grams
- Chickpeas – 9 grams
- Chia seeds – 16 grams
- Cashew nuts – 18 grams
- Peanuts – 28 grams
- Almonds – 21 grams
**Grams of protein per 100 gram serving
Low Calorie Foods
Here is a list of low calorie healthy foods that would make great additions to any meal or eaten as a snack.
- Cucumber – 16 calories
- Apple – 52 calories
- Celery – 16 calories
- Kale – 49 calories
- Tomato – 17 calories
- Orange – 47 calories
- Zucchini – 17 calories
- Brussel sprouts – 43 calories
- Asparagus – 20 calories
- Beets – 43 calories
- Cauliflower – 25 calories
- Grapefruit – 43 calories
- Watermelon – 30 calories
- Onions – 40 calories
- Carrots – 41 calories
- Mushrooms – 38 calories
- Broccoli – 34 calories
- Cabbage – 25 calories
**calories based on per 100 gram servings
7 Teas You Can Drink To Burn Fat
Here is a list of teas and their individual roles in helping your body burn fat and lose weight:
- White tea – breaks down stored fat
- Barberry tea – blocks fat cells from growing
- Oolong tea – burns up to a pound a week
- Green tea – increases your metabolism
- Mate tea – helps to burn calories
- Mint tea – suppresses hunger
- Goji tea – helps to burn calories
Healthy Snacks
Here’s a list of healthy delicious snacks that are under 100 calories!
- Apple slices with organic peanut butter – ¾ cup of sliced apples and 2 teaspoons of organic peanut butter.
- Hard boiled egg – they are packed with protein and only 78 calories.
- Blueberries – they are packed with antioxidants and are only 83 calories for a 1 cup serving.
- Almonds – they are packed with protein and are a great energy booster. You can eat 14 almonds for less than 100 calories.
- Pistachios – they are loaded with protein and 20 pistachios are around 80 calories.
- Cranberries – ¼ cup of dried cranberries are just 93 calories.
Daily Workout
If you are looking for an effective (fat burning) daily workout for beginners, then this is it!
Start with this routine in the morning hours:
- 10 jumping jacks
- 10 squats
- 10 calf raises
- 10 side reaches
- 10 lunges
- 10 jumping jacks
- 10 squats
Remember to rest your body as needed. When beginning any workout routine, you should start with 3 days a week and work your way up.
Also, remember to stay hydrated. You should consume 8 – 8oz glasses of water a day.
Online Support
As I mentioned before, you should make this lifestyle change only for yourself because, after all, your health and well being is ultimately up to you. However, it is also important to have support. Online support is a great place to start.
For example, consider joining a Facebook group or other social media groups with like minded individuals. This is a great way to share your personal story and to read testimonies from others. It is also a great way to gain insight and to get advice about the next steps in your journey.
There are so many great resources and tons of valuable information available online. With technology of today, your options as you go along are virtually limitless!
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I don’t regularly have food available like one should, but I might comment on Atkins idea of fat and meat. Many people, not all, have their sleep affected by fat. Not protein. The bodys’metabolism has to speed up in order to digest fat. Which fatty foods serve many people well in the morning. Then lighter foods, less fat for supper. Like oatmeal, it helps relaxation and sleep. A little brown sugar, maple syrup with some butter make a good evening m eal.
Some people aren’t as affected as much. Again if one’s tired, it may not affect at all.
Then there’s meats like white turkey meat that can aid sleep.
But anyone have trouble sleeping, just try eliminating far from afternoon/evening meals. Then maybe add a cereal to supper. It may not help all but some.
As to weight loss, avoid irritation, annoyances and things that get you worked up as that can cause cortisol release that encourages far storage.
If you’re on certain meds, well……
Just like Steven Seagal, where the Fed’s established mafia problems, I think that was about the time he put on weight. Even if it’s just the annoyances and worries. Or could been something else.
Oh oatmeal in an extract is called Sheena Sativa, to help relax.