When most people think of losing weight they think about going on a "diet." And they think a diet is something they have to suffer through in order to reach their goal. First of all, I don't like to use the word "diet." We're all on a diet because we all eat. Secondly, the trick to losing weight is to change the diet to make it work in your favor.
It really is possible to stick with a meal plan that'll help you lose weight AND keep you comfortable all day. One thing that will help you is consistent snacking. Huh? You mean snacks are good? That's exactly right! You need to be smart when selecting snacks, but if you have the right combinations at the right time they can be very satisfying and fill in the long gaps between meals keeping hunger at bay throughout the day.
Frequent snacking also keeps your metabolic rate up, allowing your body to burn calories at a much higher rate. Your body is better off having more calories more frequently than it would be if it went a long period of time without food because the activity created by eating allows more calories to be burned. Sound good so far? This is great news! No starvation in your future! It really is possible to eat healthy and lose weight while eating plenty of food--more than you may expect.
It is very likely that some of the foods you already like will fit into a smart snack schedule. But be willing to experiment with new foods as well. There are many options that you've probably never even thought of. When you are willing to expand your palate you increase your options, adding better items to your plan and likely pushing away poor choices. Let's look at a few examples of some super snack make-overs.
The list is endless!
Smart snacking is essential to a successful meal plan. It'll help you burn more calories and lose more weight while you enjoy more energy and focus and watch your productivity soar. Doesn't that sound much better than the starving plan?