Cut Down, Not Out!

There is so much mixed information out there about which diet is the best and most effective. Unfortunately, the truth is there isn't a quick fix to losing weight. It takes hard work and dedication. These are the most popular myths that I have heard about dieting and what you should know about them! 

1.       Cutting Carbs Out Completely! Carbohydrates are the number 1 source of fuel for your body. Glucose, the sugar in carbohydrates, is what your body uses for energy. The best thing to do is to consume carbohydrates whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low fat dairy products.

2.       Trimming the Fat! Fat is also needed in the body! By cutting out fat completely you are missing some of the key nutrients that your body needs for instance omega 3s. What you should trim down on is the saturated and trans fats and replace those with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Focus on lean meats and low fat dairy, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish such as salmon!

3.       Loading up on Diet drinks! Diet drinks shouldn’t be considered on the same level as water. Loading up on artificial sweeteners isn’t the way to go. Try crystal light if you don’t like the taste of water, but you should definitely replace the diet drinks with WATER!

4.       Last but not least skipping breakfast! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Usually it has been at least 8 hours by the time you wake up since the last thing that you have put in your body. You metabolism actually slows down when you skip breakfast because your body goes into starvation mode! Even if you don’t have time to make breakfast grab a protein shake and a granola bar. Something is better than nothing!

You have to put effort into eating healthy to see the results you want. I challenge you to give up one thing, whether it is the fries that you eat twice a week or the multiple sodas that you drink throughout the day. To achieve the best results, you need to make lifestyle changes- one step at a time.

Good Luck!