personnes à la diète

There was this interesting programme on BBC last night. Alright I'll be honest and admit that I was forced to sit through it because I did not have control of the remote but nevertheless it was educational. So for all you body conscious peeps out there, here are some tips:

10 things you need to know about losing weight

1. Don't skip meals. A missed meal particularly causes us to seek for carbohydrates, high calorie, high fat foods- this will lead to higher blood sugar levels and if continued over time, increased weight gain

2. Eating a protein rich breakfast (or any other meal) keeps you satisfied for longer because it triggers the release of more of the chemical that tells the brain you are full.

3. Eating low-fat dairy products helps the body to excrete more unabsorbed fat than usual. Dairy calcium binds with fat in the small intestine and passes through without being absorbed. Side note: 2 Tbs vinegar before eating carbs causes the carbs to not be absorbed in the stomache. 

4. The 'burn' from exercise carries on well into the next day. Higher intensity exercise, has been shown to increase metabolism or 'after burn' by as much as 10% for between 15-48 hours after the exercise session.

5. Building small amounts of 'activity' into daily routine significantly increases heart rate and calorie expenditure. Keep moving.

6. People generally under-report their intake by 40 to 60%. Count and record everything, including every snack and calorie laden sauce.

7. Soup fills you up for longer. The same food was served to two groups of soldiers. Half ate chicken, rice and veg on a plate with a glass of water. The other half ate the identical food and water liquidized and served as a soup. Stomach scans showed the soup still in the stomach long after the other group's stomachs were empty and calling to be fed.

8. Eat on a smaller plate. You will eat up to 22% less than usual.

9. Our bodies are wired to seek out variety in food. So keep away from the buffets because it is in our nature to want lots of different things. You are likey to eat about 30% more compared to when your choice is more limited.

10. Don’t blame your metabolism.

I recommend watching the programme though because each 'thing' was backed up with research and practical demonstrations. For your better understanding...

"The greatest wealth is health."  ~Virgil

Take care my loves.