I've tried to summarise some of the things I said last night. Apologies if it waffles on a bit, but if we can get a few dietary things in place the results should have more chance of happening.
I have tried to condense all the best fat burning diet advice I have researched over the years, into a few key points.
It can be summarised that our bodies burn fat for energy all the time, until, that is, we eat starchy carbs and sugars in quantities which firstly stop fat being used as energy and, secondly, promote fat storage in our bodies. This process, once started, can keep going all day. Best to prevent it from starting in the first place.
A simple break away from MASSIVELY MARKETED and MASSIVELY ADVERTISED sugar and starch products (often under the label "low fat") starts with an acceptance that more or less all processed carbs' and sugars are unnaturally VAST IN CALORIES - LOW IN NUTRIENTS - and the main cause of fat storage in our bodies. If we can accept that our habits are bolted onto our psyche, and simply step out of that "room" then a wide range of food choices becomes available. As strange as it may seem to each chicken for breakfast (really?) it is 150% better for your body than toast or corn flakes!
Interestingly, many of the foods that are reasonably high in minerals and vitamins have at one time or another been publicly condemned as more or less DANGEROUS for us. Take eggs, beef, cheese, fish oils, etc.
Three main points:
1. Drink WATER immediately before bed. 1 pint if at all possible. A large camomile tea is an alternative.
- Drink WATER immediately when you wake up. 1 pint if possible.
2. Eat protein for breakfast most days. Cheese, eggs, sliced meats, chicken, tuna. With fruit.
3. Try to reduce or completely remove caffeine from the daily routine. Your mind and body need deep sleep for health, energy and repair. Caffeine prevents deep sleep. Try to substitute mint, roobosh, liquorice, or decaf tea and coffee. Drink more water, perhaps with a few drops from a fresh lemon segment.
Finally, try writing a diet diary (see the PDF for a diet diary log page) for the next 5-7 days. Write down the time of day and the food and drink you eat and drink. Include portion sizes and how you prepare the food. It should reveal where the excess is occurring.
Thanks for signing up and best of luck this month ahead.
Paul