Great article by my fitness trainer, Holly Rigsby
Diet Tips and Strategies that DO Burn Fat and Lead to Flat Tummy Results
What and How you need to Eat to get Results
When it comes to shedding the belly fat and achieving a flat belly, diets are NOT the way to go. The typical diet focuses on deprivation and denial and only leads to weight gain. If your goal is to supercharge your metabolism and burn the stubborn pounds of fat – you need to EAT!
Therefore when I refer to the word “diet” within the Fit Yummy Mummy context – it means How and What you eat.
Here are surefire “diet” strategies you can implement now so you can see and feel results in a matter of weeks!
Write down everything you eat for 3 to 5 days - this at least gives you a starting point for what habits you have and what needs to be tweaked.
2. Eat something every 3 to 4 hours - starting with Breakfast! Yes you are super busy and it may seem hard at the start – but you can and you must do so. Ease yourself into the habit by eating something….then tweak your choices as you feel more comfortable with this new routine.
3. Cut out or cut down on anything that is processed - ready to eat in a bag, can or box (yes this includes frozen meals) – you will substitute these foods with whole, natural foods – if you could hunt it or harvest it – it is a good choice.
4. Every meal needs to have a protein - lean meat, fish, nuts, beans, dairy, or soy products. Compliment with lots of fresh or frozen fruits and/or veggies. Complex carbs can also be added in moderation to each meal.
5. Do not Drink your Calories - this is the quickest way to initiate weight loss. Your body has no choice but to store these empty calories as fat. Trade these drinks out for water. You will not only notice a difference in your jeans, but in your energy levels as well.
A Sample Fit Yummy Mummy Meal Plan:
Breakfast: rolled oats, blueberries, almond milk and walnuts
Snack: apple and peanut butter
Lunch: whole wheat tortilla rolled with turkey, spinach and salsa, side of baby carrots
Snack: string cheese and grapes
Dinner: salmon, brown rice, broccoli
Naomi Trower AKA
FatLossMama
