Low Fat Eating and Nutrition...

3 Reasons Why Proper Protein Intake Aids Fat Loss
If you want to maximize your body’s ability to burn fat, build muscle and take on the lean, athletic shape you desire, then consuming a high quality source of protein with every single meal is a must. When we think about modifying our diet in order to burn fat, we tend to think only in terms of the foods that should be avoided. For example, “I should minimize my consumption of saturated fat”, or, “I should cut down on my intake of simple sugars”.

Calories, Portions and When / How Often to Eat
Just like with exercise, you should continually experiment to discover what works best for YOU. Implementing a nutrition plan that's right for you should be a process of trial and error - an ongoing experimentation with portion sizes, food combinations, and eating at different times of the day. As a member of our program, we’ll help you with all of this – step by step.

Carbohydrates & Fat Loss: Clearing Up The Confusion
No other nutrient out there is surrounded by more confusion, hype and contradiction than the
all-too-famous carbohydrate. Over the last decade a virtually endless amount of advice, fad diets and hard-fast rules have been put into place regarding proper carbohydrate consumption. As a result, most average beginners have been left clueless and without any rational guidance on the topic.

Everyone Should Know About The Glycemic Index!
It all became clear to me; like something inside of me clicked. How to loose weight, primarily body fat by using something called the glycemic index (GI). Chris, a friend of mine, who was in excellent shape wanted to have lunch. We met at a Japanese restaurant for sushi and his reason for calling this meeting was to talk with me about nutrition and how food works within us to help or hinder us in reaching our goals. The year was 1997 at a time when I was at my early weight lifting stages competing in Miss Hawaiian Tropic contests.

Fad Diet Disasters!
This is the latest, greatest, weight-loss diet, guaranteed to melt away fat and cellulite and give you the body you’ve always wanted in less time than it takes to tie your shoes… Ok, now back to reality! You can’t pick up a magazine or watch television these days without being bombarded by quick-fix diet ads like these. But if you look carefully at the small print, there is always a disclaimer, such as “Results not typical” or “Used in conjunction with healthy eating and exercise.”

Meal Planning and Preparation
If you want to lose fat fast and permanently, you should never leave your nutrition to chance. This is why you should plan for all your meals and snacks ahead of time, so you’re never at the mercy of the drive-through. The first thing I recommend is purchasing an inexpensive, portable cooler or soft-sided lunch box, and two refreezable cold packs. The cooler should be big enough to hold at least one meal and two snacks, and the cold packs should last a full day in the cooler.

Food - The Art Of Meal Planning!
You know that you have to eat several times per day, so why is that that so many people leave their meal planning to the last minute and wonder why they can never follow a healthy nutrient -rich diet? 21 Days & Top 3 Tips - Here are my top three tips that everyone, including you, can start using today. Turning your old habits into new ones takes 21 days. Remember this magic number and try these tips. Mark the 21-day point on your calendar.

Meal Frequency And Weight Loss!
Eat More, Weigh Less? Don't rub your eyes, do not pinch your cheek; yes you're awake, this is not a dream. While everything you may know up until this point has led you to believe you must eat less to lose weight, I'm here to question that theory-to an extent. I'm not saying you can eat more food than your body can use and successfully lose fat, but I am saying that eating more frequently may help you break through a weight loss plateau. Hibernation season is over; it's time to get in beach body condition.

Understanding Sugars
If I asked you what causes weight gain when it comes to dieting, you would probably say fat, or with the latest craze surrounding carbs, you may guess that too! However, not all carbohydrates are created equal. Believe it or not, sugar is a big contributor to weight gain. To keep it simple, if your body is running on sugar, it is not burning fat for fuel. It really is that simple. The calories and total grams of "bad carbohydrates" from foods high in sugar add up more quickly than those from yams, beans, oats, veggies, and other natural carbohydrates...

Why A Low-Fat Diet Will Make You FATTER
As an individual who desires a lean, attractive and “fat-free” appearance, you most likely have the idea that your ultimate dietary goal is to limit your consumption of fat as much as possible. And who could blame you for thinking that? For years we’ve been told that low-fat diets are the only healthy solution and that dietary fat is somehow an evil, harmful substance that should be steered clear of at all costs. Just walk into any grocery store and you’ll be bombarded with package after package of “low fat” and “fat free” products lining the shelves.

The Importance of Water
Water and Fat Loss: If you're battling with weight gain and sugary drinks are your downfall check out this article by Kim Lyons...These days, there is so much attention placed on protein and carb intake, essential fatty acids, and supplements that it's easy to see how something as simple as water can be overlooked or taken for granted. Your body is 70% water, and every physiological process that takes place in your body - including fat burning and muscle development...