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You diet. You exercise. So why is your gut still hanging over your belt? Because of these common pitfalls.
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You diet. You exercise. So why is your guy still hanging over your belt? Because of these common pitfalls.
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1. You inhale food. This is a good one. Sometimes I eat so fast I've plowed through a whole bag of chips before I even realize it. Plus, if you eat slower, your body will realize you're full earlier.
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2. You're starving yourself. It's good to cut calories, but you want to make sure your metabolism is still going strong. Try eating smaller meals more frequently to keep your body burning, and don't forget your protein!!
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3. You don't get enough sleep. Aim for that magic number 8. Less sleep = higher glucose and insulin levels = body-fat storage. Plus, if you're sleeping you're not eating.
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4. You're too refined. Stay away from processed breads and cereals, and starchy potatoes and focus on whole grains and FIBER!
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5. You're dry. You need water to flush the waste products your body makes when it breaks down fat for energy, or whet it processes protein, and to keep your metabolism up. So drink up!
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6. You can't cook. Take the take-out and delivery numbers off your speed dial and make something at home, even if it's just a can of soup from the cupboard.
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7. You Think Fitness Trumps Fatness. Not so. Congrats on working out, but that's just part of the equation: you still have to burn more than you eat. Portion control is a huge part of diet change, and a great way to manage this is to eat out less. Restaurant portions are HUGE; often enough to feed an entire family.
