Beat Fat With Breakfast
Breakfast is easily the most overlooked solution when it comes
to effective fat burning tips. Studies consistently show that
people, who regularly eat breakfast, eat fewer calories
throughout the day, have better nutritional habits, and weigh
less than those who choose to skip breakfast.
When it comes to your fat loss, your goal is to make your body
burn more calories. Your metabolism is like a burning fire,
how can you make the fire burn stronger without putting something
on it to burn? Our bodies are burning fat and calories 24 hours
a day, however, calories are burned at the slowest rate while we
are sleeping. Without something to jump-start it in the morning,
your metabolism may remain in slow motion throughout the day and
any extra calories – no matter how healthy – will be stored as fat.
The act of eating and digesting supportive foods frequently,
increases your metabolism so you can burn more fat and calories
all day long.
How to do it: Eat a supportive meal within an hour of waking.
Feel like your always running late? No time to eat? The secret –
get up 10-20 minutes earlier and keep it simple. Not only can you
increase time spent with your family at the kitchen table, but
making time to start your day off with a high protein, high fiber
breakfast will boost your metabolism, your energy and your mood.
Because breakfast provides you with the energy you need to get
through your day, the more energy you have, the more active
you’ll be and the more active you are, the more calories you burn.
If you are not hungry first thing in the morning, try starting
your day with a big glass of water or freshly brewed green tea.
Proceed with your morning routine and plan to allow yourself
about 10-15 minutes before you walk out the door to eat your
breakfast.
If you like to exercise first thing in the morning, eat 30 to
45 minutes before your workout.
Try one of the following options:
1. Eat a light snack – yogurt or a piece of fruit. Eat your
regular breakfast 30-45 minutes after your workout.
2. Eat half of your regular breakfast before the workout and
the other half about 30-45 minutes after your workout.
3. Drink a meal replacement shake – quick and easy to make
and for your body too digest.
Watch out for “Protein/Breakfast Bars”. Many of these items
seem appealing for they are quick and easy; however the
majority of these bars are loaded with sugar and fat.
Check the nutrition facts.
Here are some breakfast fat loss favorites: Cereal is a MUST.
It’s convenient, easy to prepare, easy to eat and full of
nutrients – No…”Whole Grain Lucky Charm” does not fall into
this category. Be sure to choose your cereals based on the
information on the food label.
The top choices should have:
• 5 grams of Fiber or more
• 8 grams of Sugar or LESS
• Sugar not listed among the first 3 ingredients.
For all other breakfast options, be sure to include a protein,
complex carbohydrate, and fresh or frozen fruit. These are
some of my favorites:
• Oatmeal with natural peanut butter, cinnamon and a side of
fresh berries.
• Kashi Go Lean Crunch with skim milk and a banana.
• Scrambled egg whites topped with salsa and shredded cheese
wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.
• Meal Replacement Shake with a piece of fruit.
So if you’re interested in fat loss, make sure you don’t
forget – breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Holly Rigsby is CPT, MAT America’s #1 Fat Loss Expert for Busy
Moms and author. Holly has worked with over 300 Mom’s to help
them lose the stubborn baby fat, get their pre-baby body back
and reclaim their yummy-ness. Don’t miss her Free Report:
Top 5 Busy Mom Metabolism Boosters. Go here:
http://i-want-my-body-back.com
