Monday, February 8, 2016

Weight loss: 10 affirmations to untangle fact from fiction!



1) Never drink before meals.
It's wrong !
Drink a large glass of water before meals reduces appetite. It is a good reflex!
Also, do you impose to drink at least one and a half liters of water a day. And of course, banish sugary drinks and sodas.


2) In case of slimming diet, fruit juices are allowed.
It's wrong !
Certainly, compared with sodas, fruit juices have the advantage of providing the least vitamins.
But on the other hand, they also contain a lot of sugar, and many of them are very rich in sugar. Better to avoid if you want to lose weight

 3) It is better to shop after a meal and a light snack.
That is true !
It is not advisable to shop hungry.
Hungry, you might wear your choice on products rather than calories and you did not really intend to buy.
The ideal is to make your shopping after breakfast or lunch, otherwise take a small light snack consisting of a lighter dairy or fruit.

4) There must be a list of forbidden foods.
It's wrong !
Especially not ! Refrain food leads to frustration and food compulsions.
Better to allow occasionally and in reasonable quantities some calorie foods, rather than maintaining a constant sense of deprivation.

5) low-fat products do not help to lose weight.
It's wrong !
Diet products help to reduce calorie intake, provided you do not eat more because they are lightweight ...

6) Each meal starts with salad or soup.
That is true !
Each meal should be structured and varied starter, main course and dessert.
always prefer raw vegetables, vegetables and fruit.
Take small portions and avoid helping.

7) The time spent at the table should be as short as possible.
It's wrong !
A table, take your time, eat slowly and chew well.
This way, you are attentive to your feelings of hunger and satiety.
Use small plates, take small portions, do not you back for seconds and feel free to leave your plate.

8) No more than one fruit a day, because they contain lots of sugar.
It's wrong !
Fresh fruits are sweet, but they provide vitamins that your body need.
They should be favored, for snacks, snacks and desserts.
And just in time for dessert, always favor those that contain the most fruit.
Eat every day a minimum of two or three fruits.

9) It is best to avoid dairy products because they are rich in fat.
It's wrong !
Dairy products are an essential source of calcium for all ages.
It is essential to eat three dairy products a day.
For the line, choose low fat dairy products high in fat.

10) A session of physical activity per week is not enough, even if it is intense.
That is true !
We must move every day to boost metabolism.
Thirty minutes of physical activity a day is a minimum.

Nothing prevents you to go walking or to accumulate minutes: 10 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes at night.

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