Balance is everything when it comes to eating.
A good diet is no substitute for exercise.
It makes no sense to eat well while pursuing a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise increases metabolism and burns more calories. When you are fit, your body utilises nutrients much more effectively.
Make sure you don’t skip meals either.
Your body quickly adapts when you don’t eat enough, and quickly lowers its metabolism, the rate your body burns calories. By eating too little, you set yourself up for future weight gains.
Don’t be obsessed with weight.
It’s the rato of lean body mass (bones, internal organs and muscle) to fat that counts.
If you are tracking your weight however, just weigh yourself once a week ONLY, on the same day at the same time. Your weight will vary from day to day largely on the basis of how much water is in your system.
Do not consumer more than 600 calories per meal if you are trying to lose weight.
This is the maximum number of calories that most people can metabolise without storing fat. Eat smaller meals and supplement with healthy snacks.
If you use all of these tips when it comes to managing your body, you will always stay in the range you want to be in.
Commit yourself to being sustainable when it comes to being in shape, don’t fall for fads and always stay positive even when everything around you seems gloomy!!!
Aim to stay healthy internally, that way your outside will look after itself.
