Common Diet Mistakes Part 1
There is so much information out there on the web and in books about dieting. I thought I would try and point out some of the common mistakes people make when dieting and to simplify it as much as possible to help make the world of dieting a little clearer.
1. Eating Less Frequently
If you think the best way to lose weight is to eat less meals well that is mistake number 1. It is considered ideal to eat 5 meals a day. That may sound ridiculous considering that the main meals of the day are breakfast, lunch and dinner and to eat 2 more meals when your trying to lose weight. The idea behind this is if you eat regularly with portioned sized meal your body will speed up it’s metabolism. When you eat large meals spaced far apart your metabolism slows down and your body may start to store fat from the food you have eaten as your body won’t know how long it will be until it gets more fuel.
2. Skip breakfast
This is pretty much continued on from what I stated above. People think that by skipping breakfast they will lose weight. Theoretically it would given that you have minimised your calorie intake as you have missed a meal, however your metabolism is slowing down, your body is starved for fuel and what it will do once it obtains fuel is store whatever it can as fat. Not to mention skipping breakfast will leave you tired/fatigued and malnourish throughout the day.
Weight loss rule of thumb: Energy in has to be less than energy out. This is achieved through eating regularly and portion sized meals. There is no supplement for a healthy diet and a well planned fitness program.
February 17th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Thats probably the simplest way someone has explained a few dieting tips. Energy in has to be less than energy out.
February 18th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
What would you recommend for a quick healthy breakfast?