Tips for Burning Fat
Being a working mom and juggling house chores, kids, school and meals proved to be challenging when it came to burning fat. Taking care of myself was not high on my priority list so I did not pay to close attention to the meals I was eating. I would either skip meals or grab something quick and fattening because I was in a hurry. My next weight loss tip for you is to plan and eat more smaller portioned healthier meals to increase your ability for burning fat quickly.
5 to 6 Smaller Meals Each Day
By reducing the portion sizes and consistently eating 5 to 6 smaller meals each day, spaced about 3 hours apart, I was able to increase my potential for burning fat and optimize my body for absorbing nutrients. Eat a healthy breakfast lunch and dinner and 2 to 3 snacks in between. Keep the portions small. What I discovered by doing this was my blood sugar levels were more consistent and I had more energy. My metabolism increased for burning fat and calories and I stopped skipping meals and making up for it with a huge dinner.
What to Eat?
Here is where I had to discipline myself and you will too. When cooking the best way to prepare your meals is by grilling, broiling, steaming or baking. No deep fat frying. If you stir fry try using a healthy olive oil cooking spray. If you are pressed for time there are a lot of good low sodium steam-able vegetable and complete meal packages available at most grocery stores. These are fresh frozen and you can pop them in your microwave. Use condiments like dressings and sauces very sparingly. Most contain processed sugar that will rob your body of nutrients and decrease your ability for burning fat.
Portions & Sizes
I used the palm of my hand for a rough portion size. (Thickness and diameter.) To maximize my ability for burning fat I did the following. For breakfast lunch and dinner I had 1 portion of carbohydrates, 1 protein and 2 vegetables. For my snacks I had 1 portion of carbs and 1protein. I would also drink 12 to 16 ounces of ice water with each meal and snack. I tried to get most of my proteins from plant sources and fewer from animal sources. Here are some food groups to help you burn fat quickly.
Foods for Burning Fat – Foods Proven To Burn Fat
Carbohydrates/ Fruits: Oatmeal, Whole Oats, Brown/Wild Rice, Whole Wheat, Whole Grains, Sweet Potato, Corn, Quinoa, Whole Grain Pasta, Whole Grain Cereal & Crackers, Rye, (Snacks) Bananas, Apples, Oranges, Papayas, Berries, Melons.
Vegetables: Broccoli, Spinach, Cauliflower, Onions, Celery, Brussels Sprouts, Bean Sprouts, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Kale, Mustard Greens, Collard Greens, Artichokes, Cucumbers.
Proteins: Skinless Chicken Breast, Lean Ground Turkey/ Beef, Sirloin, Salmon, Tuna, Crab, Shrimp, Lobster, Lean Ham/ Pork, Egg Whites, Egg Beaters, Skim Milk, No Fat Yogurt, No Fat Cottage Cheese (Plant Proteins) Almonds, Peanuts, Cashews, Walnuts, Black Beans, Navy Beans, Pinto Beans, Kidney Beans, Peas, Lentils, Soybeans, Unprocessed Soy, Tofu, Natural Peanut/ Almond Butter, Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds.
This healthier food plan combined with alternating high intensity/ low intensity exercise is a powerful one, two punch for burning fat!
