Eat and Lose Weight

For a long time we have heard about how weight gain or loss was all about calories consumed verses calories spent. Well certainly that is part of the picture but evidence is mounting that what and when we eat might be at least as important. One thing is certain - being hungry is not the answer to weight loss! Here is why:
1. Being hungry lowers metabolism while eating increases metabolism. The faster our metabolism is the more we can eat without gaining weight.
2. Hunger is a natural mechanism to make sure we eat, and eventually we will, and when we do we are much more likely to overeat.
3. If our weight loss program involves being hungry all the time we will eventually give it up. It just isn't very fun being hungry!
4. When we are hungry we are more likely to feel tired and sluggish. We are less likely to want to move and of course moving burns those calories.

So how do we eat and lose weight. Try this:
1. Eat first thing in the morning. It doesn't have to be a lot. Remember your body has gone a long time without food.
2. Eat often - every 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
3. Include protein with each meal. Good options are raw nuts, beans and lentils, fish, chicken, string cheese, and of course, the fabulous egg.
4. Skip the desserts. Sugar is not a food! A rodent or insect will starve to death in a barrel of sugar! We live in a society of obese people who are malnutritioned and the major culprit is a chemical we call refined sugar.
5. Don't over-eat! Remember you get to eat again in 2-3 hours.