Breakfast is easily the most overlooked solution when it
comes to effective fat burning tips. Studies consistently
show that people, who regularly eat breakfast, eat fewer
calories throughout the day, have better nutritional
habits, and weigh less than those who choose to skip
breakfast.
When it comes to your fat loss, your goal is to make your
body burn more calories. Your metabolism is like a burning
fire, how can you make the fire burn stronger without
putting something on it to burn? Our bodies are burning fat
and calories 24 hours a day, however, calories are burned
at the slowest rate while we are sleeping. Without
something to jump-start it in the morning, your metabolism
may remain in slow motion throughout the day and any extra
calories - no matter how healthy - will be stored as fat.
The act of eating and digesting supportive foods
frequently, increases your metabolism so you can burn more
fat and calories all day long.
How to do it: Eat a supportive meal within an hour of
waking. Feel like your always running late? No time to eat?
The secret - get up 10-20 minutes earlier and keep it
simple. Not only can you increase time spent with your
family at the kitchen table, but making time to start your
day off with a high protein, high fiber breakfast will
boost your metabolism, your energy and your mood. Because
breakfast provides you with the energy you need to get
through your day, the more energy you have, the more active
you'll be and the more active you are, the more calories
you burn.
If you are not hungry first thing in the morning, try
starting your day with a big glass of water or freshly
brewed green tea. Proceed with your morning routine and
plan to allow yourself about 10-15 minutes before you walk
out the door to eat your breakfast.
If you like to exercise first thing in the morning, eat 30
to 45 minutes before your workout.
Try one of the following options:
1. Eat a light snack - yogurt or a piece of fruit. Eat your
regular breakfast 30-45 minutes after your workout.
2. Eat half of your regular breakfast before the workout
and the other half about 30-45 minutes after your workout.
3. Drink a meal replacement shake - quick and easy to make
and for your body too digest.
Watch out for "Protein/Breakfast Bars". Many of these items
seem appealing for they are quick and easy; however the
majority of these bars are loaded with sugar and fat. Check
the nutrition facts.
Here are some breakfast fat loss favorites: Cereal is a
MUST. It's convenient, easy to prepare, easy to eat and
full of nutrients - No."Whole Grain Lucky Charm" does not
fall into this category. Be sure to choose your cereals
based on the information on the food label.
The top choices should have:
. 5 grams of Fiber or more
. 8 grams of Sugar or LESS
. Sugar not listed among the first 3 ingredients.
For all other breakfast options, be sure to include a
protein, complex carbohydrate, and fresh or frozen fruit.
These are some of my favorites:
. Oatmeal with natural peanut butter, cinnamon and a side
of fresh berries.
. Kashi Go Lean Crunch with skim milk and a banana.
. Scrambled egg whites topped with salsa and shredded
cheese wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.
. Meal Replacement Shake with a piece of fruit.
So if you're interested in fat loss, make sure you don't
forget - breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
----------------------------------------------------
Holly Rigsby is a nationally recognized women's fitness
coach, certified personal trainer (CPT) and the author of
the internationally popular e-book - The Busy Mom's Fat
Loss Bible. Go to http://www.busymomsfatloss.com to get
your FREE copy and discover everything you need to know to
losing unwanted fat and how to keep it off for good.
comes to effective fat burning tips. Studies consistently
show that people, who regularly eat breakfast, eat fewer
calories throughout the day, have better nutritional
habits, and weigh less than those who choose to skip
breakfast.
When it comes to your fat loss, your goal is to make your
body burn more calories. Your metabolism is like a burning
fire, how can you make the fire burn stronger without
putting something on it to burn? Our bodies are burning fat
and calories 24 hours a day, however, calories are burned
at the slowest rate while we are sleeping. Without
something to jump-start it in the morning, your metabolism
may remain in slow motion throughout the day and any extra
calories - no matter how healthy - will be stored as fat.
The act of eating and digesting supportive foods
frequently, increases your metabolism so you can burn more
fat and calories all day long.
How to do it: Eat a supportive meal within an hour of
waking. Feel like your always running late? No time to eat?
The secret - get up 10-20 minutes earlier and keep it
simple. Not only can you increase time spent with your
family at the kitchen table, but making time to start your
day off with a high protein, high fiber breakfast will
boost your metabolism, your energy and your mood. Because
breakfast provides you with the energy you need to get
through your day, the more energy you have, the more active
you'll be and the more active you are, the more calories
you burn.
If you are not hungry first thing in the morning, try
starting your day with a big glass of water or freshly
brewed green tea. Proceed with your morning routine and
plan to allow yourself about 10-15 minutes before you walk
out the door to eat your breakfast.
If you like to exercise first thing in the morning, eat 30
to 45 minutes before your workout.
Try one of the following options:
1. Eat a light snack - yogurt or a piece of fruit. Eat your
regular breakfast 30-45 minutes after your workout.
2. Eat half of your regular breakfast before the workout
and the other half about 30-45 minutes after your workout.
3. Drink a meal replacement shake - quick and easy to make
and for your body too digest.
Watch out for "Protein/Breakfast Bars". Many of these items
seem appealing for they are quick and easy; however the
majority of these bars are loaded with sugar and fat. Check
the nutrition facts.
Here are some breakfast fat loss favorites: Cereal is a
MUST. It's convenient, easy to prepare, easy to eat and
full of nutrients - No."Whole Grain Lucky Charm" does not
fall into this category. Be sure to choose your cereals
based on the information on the food label.
The top choices should have:
. 5 grams of Fiber or more
. 8 grams of Sugar or LESS
. Sugar not listed among the first 3 ingredients.
For all other breakfast options, be sure to include a
protein, complex carbohydrate, and fresh or frozen fruit.
These are some of my favorites:
. Oatmeal with natural peanut butter, cinnamon and a side
of fresh berries.
. Kashi Go Lean Crunch with skim milk and a banana.
. Scrambled egg whites topped with salsa and shredded
cheese wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.
. Meal Replacement Shake with a piece of fruit.
So if you're interested in fat loss, make sure you don't
forget - breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
----------------------------------------------------
Holly Rigsby is a nationally recognized women's fitness
coach, certified personal trainer (CPT) and the author of
the internationally popular e-book - The Busy Mom's Fat
Loss Bible. Go to http://www.busymomsfatloss.com to get
your FREE copy and discover everything you need to know to
losing unwanted fat and how to keep it off for good.
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