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Eat Well Lose Weight

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There is common notion that by eating less you will lose weight. Of course lowering your caloric intake will lead to weight loss but along with losing fat you will also lose muscle volume which is a bad thing. You see your muscle burns fat. The larger volume of muscle that you have will burn even more fat and of course your metabolism will be running at a high rate.

The key here is your metabolism or your metabolic rate, the rate at which your body burns fat. You want to keep it running at high levels. Reducing the amount of food will actually lower your metabolic rate and then of course slow the rate at which your body burns fat, meaning you will not lose weight this way.

What you need to do in order to keep your metabolic rate running at high levels is actually more. Now I don't mean huge meals filled with unhealthy items like cookies, cakes and pies, I mean eating more frequently of the right foods. Studies have shown that eating smaller, well balanced meals frequently throughout the day keeps your metabolic rate running at a high level and contributes to healthy weight loss.

In order for you to take advantage of this information simply change the way you eat. Instead of eating three very large meals, eat six smaller meals. Spread those meals out throughout your day (about one every two and a half to three hours). As long as your body has to digest food your metabolism is on the go.

Make sure those meals you do eat are well balanced with healthy portions of protein, carbohydrates and green vegetables. Instead of using a scale or weighing your food, which I find too cumbersome, think of a portion size as the same size as your clenched fist.

Your protein sources should consist of lean meats, egg whites, healthy nuts, poultry and fish. Bake or grill your foods and stay away from frying if at all possible. If you have to fry your foods then use a fat free non stick cooking spray like Pam, or you could use a small amount of olive oil which is loaded with healthy fats like omega-3's and omega-6's.

Whole wheat or multi-grain breads, potatoes, brown rice and fruits make up what you should be consuming as quality sources of carbohydrates. Sorry mom's home made mashed potatoes are not on the list.

Finally for your green vegetables go with salads, spinach, broccoli and asparagus to name a few. This is the food category that you can actually splurge on. So if you find yourself a little more hungry than normal, have an increased amount of green vegetables. They are loaded with the vitamins and minerals your body needs without the excess calories.

Just remember that you should always consult with your primary care physician prior to starting any type of fitness, nutrition or exercise program so you can obtain a clean bill of health, or at least a doctor's approval of what you will be doing.

Eat Well Lose Weight

The Atkins diet is a low-carbohydrate diet that was formulated by Dr. Robert Atkins. It is also known as Atkins and Atkins Nutritional Approach. Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution along with other series of books was authored by Dr. Atkins to discuss his concepts and ideas on the diet. Some of the health benefits are better memory and heart functions to name a few.

Dr. Robert Atkins formulated the Atkins diet to solve his own overweight problem. Based on a theory, overweight people ingest more carbohydrates. Since carbohydrates and fat are utilized for energy and carbohydrates are burned first, eating lesser carbohydrates means that body fat is burned in its stead.

The Atkins diet, even though has many success stories for losing weight is primarily for preventing disease, good health and maintaining weight. Further, it has four phases. The first phase is the induction phase wherein you are restricted to having only 20 grams of carbohydrates in a day. Alcoholic and caffeinated drinks and beverages are prohibited in this phase and mostly 4 ounces of meat, cheeses, 3 tablespoons of cream, 2 cups salad vegetables and 1 cup low carbohydrate vegetables is allowed. It has been reported that weight loss often occur at this stage.

The second phase of the Atkins diet is the ongoing weight loss (OWL) phase wherein 5 grams of carbohydrates is added every week to find the critical amount of carbohydrate intake that is essential for losing weight. If 4.5 kilograms or 10 pounds is reached within the target weight then the OWL phase stops.

Pre-maintenance is the phase succeeding the OWL phase where there is an increase in carbohydrate intake so that the amount of carbohydrate intake for maintaining weight is found.

The last phase of the Atkins diet is the lifetime phase. Under this phase, it is assumed that the habits achieved throughout the other phases are maintained so that you will not go back to pre-Atkins habits and weight. This phase values unprocessed food and it is a choice to go back to earlier stages if weight gain is experienced.

There are some people who are for or against the Atkins diet. It is important to see their views before embarking on the diet regimen right away.

Anti-Atkins:

* Atkins is connected with renal disease, heart disease, colon cancer and osteoporosis.

* Since it is a protein diet (mostly meat products) it is not vegetarian-friendly.

* It is a diet low in fiber but high in cholesterol and saturated fats.

* Calcium, potassium and magnesium are below the recommended daily values for the body.

Pro-Atkins:

* Fat and protein can be taken in.

* There is weight loss (steady and rapid).

* Appetite is reduced.

* Sugars and processed grains taken in are lessened.

* Atkins diet is a life-time diet plan.

* You can never be hungry with this diet plan.

The popularity of the Atkins diet was during the years 2003 and 2004. Statistics also showed that for every 11 adults, 1 was on the Atkins diet in the peak of its popularity. But with Atkins gaining popularity, sales of carbohydrates-heavy products declined tremendously. Soft drink companies even tried their hand in low-carbohydrate products to keep up with the trend. But when Dr. Robert Atkins had a fatal injury in the head which also lead to his death in 2003, rumors circulated that he suffered from a heart condition that was caused by his weight. In the year 2005, the company Atkins Nutritional filed for bankruptcy because of poor sales.

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