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by Anthony Wakefield

If you’re just starting to work towards the goal of losing belly fat you may be feeling slightly intimidated. There is so much information out there about different approaches to weight loss that you may not even know where to start! Fortunately, if you remember a few key steps, you can be well on your way to results. Below is a five week schedule that introduces a new element to a successful plan to lose belly fat. If you can add each element at the week indicated, you’ll be on your way to success.

Week #1: Increase Your Vegetable Intake.

For week one of this belly fat loss program, the first thing you’re going to do is focus on increasing your vegetable intake. For this week, start each meal off by eating at least two cups of vegetables first. While it may seem weird to eat this first and then move on to the rest of your meal, you would be surprised at how many calories you’ll save. Once you get used to eating so many vegetables and lower amounts of other foods, then you can start mixing your meal together as usual again. Remember a starter salad will also count in this case.

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These are a few tips you can start doing today to improve your food choices and overall diet plan:

Drink water. It’s amazing how many people avoid this simple tip yet it is the number one way to start to lose body fat. Water keeps you hydrated and helps to battle cravings. Drink a glass of water about 20 minutes before each meal. You’ll feel fuller before you even start the meal and will eat less as a result.

Never skip breakfast. A nutritious breakfast provides energy to improve concentration and mental performance. It also gets your metabolism going and help prevents overeating later in the day.

It is better to eat five or six smaller meals rather than three large meals. Aim to eat every three hours or so with a balance of protein and carbohydrates. This will keep your metabolism high and avoid the rise and fall of glucose and insulin in your bloodstream.

Eat Protein and Good Carbs. Protein provides certain amino acids that your body needs to feed and repair muscle fibers, and good carbohydrates (the ones in the Low Glycemic Index), will slowly deliver glucose into your bloodstream rather than spiking it in like sugars do. You’ll maintain your energy level better and will feel fuller longer between meals with a balanced diet of protein and good carbs.

Avoid Alcohol Consumption. You love the suds but a couple of beers add up quick. One 12-oz brew has an average of 160 calories. Drink 3 of those after an hour at the gym and you just put almost 500 calories in your body, before you’ve eaten that plate of wings. The same goes for Soda – the stuff is bad for you. Tons of empty calories and a lot of sugar. And you don’t even want to know what the aweful chemical soup known as Diet Soda does to you!

For a quick energy boosting snack, make some delicious homemade protein bars made with all natural ingredients.

Ingredients:

5 TBs natural peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
1 cup dry oatmeal or whole grain hot cereal (uncooked)
6 scoops chocolate whey protein (approximately 132 grams worth of low‑carb protein powder)
1 tsp vanilla
2 TBs flax seeds (optional)
1 cup non‑fat dry milk
1/2 cup water (add a little more if you need to)

Modifications: Use vanilla protein and replace ~1/4 cup of the oat flour with a variety of nuts, seeds, or dried berries.

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author: Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D

Everybody needs a little helpful advice on the road to weight loss success. Following are eight basic but effective fat loss tips that will make adhering to your nutrition and exercise plan much easier. They will gear your body and your mind for extreme fat burning mode:

1) HOW OFTEN DID YOU EAT TODAY?

To stabilize blood sugar levels, decrease insulin and increase fullness it is recommended you eat 5-6 smaller meals 2-3 hours apart. Fat is less likely to accumulate under these conditions.

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author: Daniel Patterson

With so many different products and magic weight loss pills on the market, many people seem to be turning away from the standard, tried and proven methods of losing weight. And the enticement is very real! While many of the diet and weight loss supplements on the market can be very effective aids in losing weight, they should not be the focus of a weight loss mentality or program. So let’s get back to the basics.

With so many different products and magic weight loss pills on the market, many people seem to be turning away from the standard, tried and proven methods of losing weight. And the enticement is very real! Who wouldn’t love to just pop a pill, not change anything in their lifestyle, and lose 10 pounds a week? While many of the diet and weight loss supplements on the market can be very effective aids in losing weight, they should not be the focus of a weight loss mentality or program. So let’s get back to the basics.

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author: Caley Walsh

When you are trying to eat healthier, many clever tricks in the kitchen can help, and you can still enjoy your favorite dishes. With simple modifications, even cheesecake can be part of a healthy diet. These easy substitutions and techniques lower the fat and cholesterol in your recipes, without sacrificing great flavor.

For easy reference in cooking healthy, print out the healthy equivalents chart and mount it to the inside of a cabinet door. (more…)