Weight Loss Tip

My wife constantly talks about losing weight. However, I see her eating about every two to three hours. How does she expect to lose weight with that type of habit? She says that it's better to eat a lot of smaller portions than to eat three large meals. Well I have to admit I've heard that before but never thought about it that much until last night.

Can a person actually lose weight by eating more often? In my attempt to find the answer to that question, I took to the Internet and Google.

In an article on easyarticles.com, I found this statement: "Meal frequency: Try to eat more often during the course of a day. Sounds strange when we are trying to loose weight not gain it."

Yes, that does sound strange, but it may make sense once I get finished. The article goes on to say that this behavior is "not an excuse to eat more food", but rather a means of "taking in smaller portions." So instead of eating three big meals a day, try "eating five smaller meals aiming to maintain a more equal balance of food intake during the day."

What this will do is "help alleviate the feeling of being really hungry", which, in turn, makes you eat larger portions of food which makes you feel really full. In theory, "by eating every three to four hours you keep your body from storing as many calories (as fat) because your body has a steady supply of food to use for energy."

This makes sense to me, but how do you find the time to eat every three to four hours? If you have a job, most work places give you a half hour lunch period, and a couple of short breaks throughout the day. Using your breaks to grab some "healthy food" should complete your new found strategy. Which brings me to my next question, how does this benefit me in losing weight?

According to the article, eating more small meals, "helps to balance your calorie intake throughout the day." Adding those extra meals, one between breakfast and lunch and the other between lunch and dinner, should be a balance, between "containing proteins, carbohydrates and fat." These extra meals are not of the three-course variety. They may include food like fruits, yogurt, and nuts, or a combination of the three. Eating this way "also helps to maintain steady insulin levels."

Ok, I know what you're thinking; how can I eat more meals when I have a weight loss plan? Sounds kind of contradictory, doesn't it? Not if you cut down on the amount of food you eat at each sitting, and start eating healthier foods at all meals. You may, at first, think this is impossible, but the author of the article gives some god advice.

"It can be hard to follow this losing weight tip with the daily grind of work and social commitments. I got round this by eating a reduced portion size of my three main meals and then carrying round a lip lock bag of dried fruits and nuts, also two pieces of fresh fruit."

See, and you thought it would be hard. It seems all you have to do is buy in large quantities, and pack in smaller packages. Like any habit, it takes twenty days. So invest the time and start losing weight naturally, by eating more often. Maybe I should start listening to my wife more often, and not be so critical. Maybe that's why she stays so slim!

One more piece of advice from the article: "You will find this easier to stick to if you have a little system to make it as simple as possible. You will also find how delicious these little snacks are and how you start to really look forward to them!"

Jeffrey Sloe
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The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Resources:
www.easyarticles.com/article-630019.htm