Weight Loss Partners Can Keep Each Other Motivated

Having a friend or weight-loss partner who is actively practicing weight control can help you stay motivated, as well. Most people do better when they have support from friends, family and others. Moreover, do not forget to celebrate your milestones. If you want to lose weight, limit your consumption of foods with a high-calorie density, and substitute a naturally high-fat food that is healthy but consumed in smaller quantities. A cup of black beans packs fifteen grams of protein and zero saturated fat found in other protein sources like red meat.

Fructose Is Processed in the Liver Only

Fruit can be nutrient dense but it is high in fructose (a simple sugar), which is the reason that many diet plans restrict consumption or at least recommend eating it in moderation. Unlike the common sugar glucose (which is burned by muscles, organs and brain for energy), fructose is only processed in the liver. Unfortunately, excess fructose likely will be stored as fat and used later during periods of food starvation.

After about a week of paying close attention to the foods you consume, you will be more conscious about your eating patterns. Nonetheless, it is important to break bad habits like reaching for a granola bar or energy drink. In addition to being low in calories, natural fruit is incredibly filling. Moreover, thanks to its water and fiber content, fruit moves through your body slowly and increases digestion time for better satiety and fewer hunger pangs.

Focus on Overall Health Habits for Better Weight Control

To reach and maintain a healthy weight over the long haul, you should focus on overall health habits, not just on what you eat or when you eat it. Any successful weight-loss program should promote healthier patterns for daily living. Unfortunately, most fad diets are based on zero scientific evidence and highly restrictive variations can lead to serious health problems. Since there are no real shortcuts for losing weight, be prepared to work hard and maintain patience while you wait for the results to come. To learn more about what you should be eating (or not), contact the Metabolic Research Center for a FREE consultation.