Caving to Carbs?

We live in a stressed out society and that's the #1 reason we crave exactly what we shouldn't eat! Food is the problem, NOT the solution! Try taking an exercise break instead, or a nap, until the cravings subside and you can make a sensible choice that you won't regret later.

The TOP two reasons we crave are:

1.  Not Enough Protein

Make sure you have had your LynFit Complete Protein ShakeMissed it? Have it NOW! Cravings are a sign your body is missing something and I can assure you it's not chocolate or cookies! ALMOST all of us fall short when it comes to consuming enough protein. Did you know we need 1 gram per pound of lean body mass per day of LEAN protein (click HERE to read blog article)? Only LynFit Complete Protein Shake contains high grade whey that blocks cravings and cortisol - the hormone that's released when we are stressed that causes us to crave more and store fat and stops weight loss.

Are you so stressed you need to chew? Chew a LynFit Lean Bar! It's the only protein bar on the market specifically designed for weight loss because it contains the same high grade whey protein the LynFit Complete Protein Shake is made with!

2.  We Need Water!

Many cravings aren't food cravings at all because we need to hydrate. Drink a tall glass of water or ice water, or try hot tea with lemon as it kills cravings! Sip as much as you need until it passes. Did you know that you're supposed to drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water EVERY DAY? So, if you weigh 120, you need at least 60 ounces of water a day and COFFEE DOESN'T COUNT! Try floating lemons or limes in a tall pitcher and leave it out so you're tempted to drink from it every time you pass by it.

That being said, we all have trained our bodies to tell us when to eat versus teaching them how to burn fat for fuel instead. Make sure you're following the Cutting Edge eating plan found in my Fitness and Nutrition Guide so that you can curb cravings before they begin and lose 1 pound a day!

Three things you can do to prevent cravings:

Smart supplements taken at specific times can create a feeling of fullness and turn your hunger switch off!

1. Have a Complete Protein Shake or Lean Bar for breakfast because it boosts your metabolism 25%. It not only delivers THE VERY BEST source of protein for your body that helps you lose belly fat, but it also helps you lose weight right away while you're learning how to eat for weight loss. A study from the Pennington Bio-Medical Research Center in Louisiana found that people who eat Protein for breakfast are more likely to feel full during the day than those who eat cereal or other grains.

2.  Take (1) Carb Edge at lunch to balance blood sugar. Balancing blood sugar is the secret to balancing cravings! LynFit's Carb Edge is loaded with different fat burning nutrients blended together that will keep your body in fat burning mode versus fat storing mode. The best part - it contains white kidney bean extract called Phase 2 that literally paralyzes the enzymes that digest starch. So carbs cannot be broken down into sugar. The Phase 2 kidney bean extract has been clinically shown to reduce starch digestion and promote weight loss. It works by temporarily binding with the enzyme that digests starch, preventing a portion of the carbohydrates from being broken down into sugar and stored as fat. One capsule taken before a "cheat" meal can block up to 65% of unwanted carbs from being absorbed without causing gastric distress, according to a study published in the Nutrition Business Journal.

3.  Take Omega-3 at 3pm or 1 hour before cravings usually start. The good fat takes a while to digest, so taking it prior to the snack hour will shut off your hunger quickly!

Not Losing Weight Fast Enough?

Not Losing Weight Fast Enough?

Did you know the reason most people don't lose weight is that they over-estimate how much they work out and under- estimate how much they eat!

Studies show that the following  foods are NOT even reported on food journals and yet they are calorically significant enough to STOP weight loss immediately, yet most people report being on track and following the plan!   FYI, it doesn't matter if the food is organic or says 100% natural on the label. If you eat too much it will be stored as fat! 

The MOST common under reported foods that STOP fat loss and cause weight gain!

  • Chicken breast -  A serving is 3 ounces, not more than that.  If you are eating more than that, it may be causing your weight loss to stop or slow down and definitely stop fat loss.
  • Nuts -  A serving is 1 ounce.  Who measures these?  How much do you really eat?
  • Milk - Skim milk OR WORSE half & half,  non-dairy creamers, soy, almond & coconut milks added to coffee are almost  never reported,  yet they add excess calories that stop fat loss and cause weight gain. If you aren’t losing fast enough or your weight loss has stopped, you should limit or not have these at all! They are not the best for weight loss!

The other most common “healthy”  food mistakes people make when trying to lose weight  are eating; Cheese, Breads, Rice, Pasta, Quinoa and over-eating on fruit!

Here is what I suggest.  Be sure you know what a “portion” is!  If you can't portion control it, don't eat it!  If you don't know what a portion is, look it up by reading the label!   If there is no label, DON’T EAT IT!  The best foods for weight loss can be found on the Leaner Lifestyle food journal.  If you don’t see it listed on the food journal…don’t eat it.  It’s that simple!!

For faster weight  loss, ONLY eat from the protein, vegetables and free snacks list and you’ll lose weight faster!   Only if you are still losing weight or trying to maintain, should you eat from all the lists on the food journal.

For the fastest weight loss, follow the FREE SLIMMER BY DINNER MEAL PLAN (Click HERE To Download The "Slimmer By Dinner Meal Plan") and ONLY choose foods from the protein, vegetables and, of course, free snacks list from the food journal! 

If you’re eating foods not on the list, that's what’s stopping or slowing down your weight loss!

DOWNLOAD THE FREE FOOD JOURNAL NOW! (Click HERE To Download The Free Food Journal)

Metabolic Boosters That Help You Drop A Pound A Day


Have you tried to lose weight and burn fat, and no matter how hard you work out or what you eat you just can’t seem to drop an ounce? You need to boost your metabolism to start losing weight, shedding body fat and decreasing cellulite.

Our metabolism slows down as we age beginning at age 25 due to damage caused by fasting, over-exercising and following crazy fad diets. The secret to weight loss isn’t increasing your calories (this is what causes weight gain) its boosting your metabolism so that you burn more calories even at rest!

Here are 4 surefire ways to boost your metabolism so that you can lose a pound a day and shed fat fast.

  • Metabolic Booster 1: Build your metabolism before you boost it with Metabolic Exercise
The right kind of exercise will boost your metabolism and force your body to shed fat fast where the wrong exercise will stop fat loss and may actually cause weight gain. Metabolic exercise is different from Zumba, Pilates and Insanity/P90X. Metabolic Exercise works many major muscle groups at once in a super set fashion without allowing rest. Of course, you need to add a daily walk as our bodies require this for health not just metabolic boosting.

WARNING: If you’re not seeing results from your current exercise program, add Metabolic Boosting Exercise (2) days per week to boost your metabolism.

Replace your carb filled breakfast (yes even healthy carbs) with a high quality whey protein shake or Lean Bar. I created my own line of supplements because all of the shakes on the market contained inferior ingredients that slow down our metabolisms and are geared for weight gain.

WARNING: Most of the shakes and bars you find in stores are not for Metabolic Boosting and contain inferior ingredients like soy, milk protein and things you would never expect to find in weight loss products…..sugar, lots of fat and carbs that stopfat loss and slow our metabolisms.

  • Metabolic Booster 3: Turbo Charge your metabolism with the right combination of blended supplements
Supplementing is the final step in a fat loss process not the first even though we all tend to supplement first and wonder why they don’t work! It’s not that supplements won’t work if you don’t eat right and exercise, but they are 3 times more effective when we combine them with a metabolic Boosting diet and exercise.

Don’t play supplement scientist and try to blend your own fat blasting combo…allow the experts to do that for you. Celebrities and Pro fitness models rely on supplements like Raspberry Ketones, Forskolin, Phase 2 White Kidney Bean extract (found in LynFit Carb Edge), L-Carnitine, African Mango and of course Green Tea aand Green Coffee Bean Extract to get ready for photo shoots, so why do they seem to get results and you don’t? They always go for quality first and buy from a reliable source. Scientists blend them so they are perfectly formulated with exactly what your body needs.  No more and no less.
 
WARNING: When it comes to buying supplements, keep in mind that more isn’t always better. Better is Better! Supplement ingredients work better together when they are combined with other fat burning ingredients. This makes them much more powerful than taking ingredients alone and keeps the body from getting used to any one ingredient because it keeps your body guessing and that’s great for Metabolic boosting.

  • Metabolic Booster 4: If you wanna be lean you gotta eat greens and White fish
If you’re not losing weight you may need an additional push and the best way to get that is by eating clean, lean foods that boost your metabolism because they are so low in carbohydrates and low calorie while delivering lots of nutrition to feed our muscles but starve the fat making it easier to burn it off. The truth is that if you’re not feeding your fat cells it will leave. The best foods for fat loss are White fish (shrimp too) and lots of green vegetables. Making the change from chicken to fish will boost your metabolism.

WARNING: Not all healthy foods are good for fat loss. Avocados, cheese, nuts, almonds, coconut and soy milks are all touted as health foods but they contain fat and sugar and fat will not leave if you’re eating excess fat.

Are You Snacking Yourself Fat?

Did you know that we only need 1/3 of the food we eat every day?  Yet, we all seem to continue to over-eat even though we know it’s about decreasing calories to lose fat!  

The biggest obstacle that STOPS weight loss seems to be controlling our hunger monster! This causes us to snack all day! The problem isn’t the snacking, it’s what we snack on that causes us to gain weight. 

We tend to snack on foods that are best left for weight gain like; yogurt, nuts and yes, this includes almonds! Not only do these foods trigger us to eat more but they are also high in carbs, sugar and fat and that is why they STOP weight loss!

The SNACK SOLUTION?

Snack lean by eating foods that boost your metabolism and make you feel full and won’t trigger you to eat more so you stay in the fat loss zone! Snacks should satisfy your sweet tooth without triggering your cravings for more of the wrong foods!

Here are the most popular LEAN snacks that cause weight loss!

1.  LynFIT Lean Latte – Add 1-2 Scoops of Vanilla Protein Shake to 6 oz. warm coffee and sprinkle w/ cinnamon. Use a frother or blender to make is fluffy!

2.  LynFIT Blast Fat Vanilla Cloud Cookies - Place a LynFIT Tahitian Vanilla Lean Bar cut up into pieces and place on a dish sprayed w/non-stick cooking spray. Microwave for 2-40 seconds, depending on the power of your microwave. Cool slightly, sprinkle w/ cinnamon and enjoy!

3.  LynFIT Kill Cravings Hot Chocolate - Add 1-2 Scoops of Chocolate Complete Protein Powder to warm (NOT hot water it will cause shake to curdle) water.

4.  LynFIT Peanut Butter & Chocolate Metabolic Milk Shake – Pour ½ cup of cold water into a blender, add 2 scoops Protein Powder and 1 tsp PB2.  Blend on lowest speed for 10 seconds. Gradually add 5 small to medium ice cubes until completely blended and then blend on high speed for 1 minute.

5.  LynFIT Strawberry Jell-O Fat Blast -  2 Scoops of Vanilla or Strawberry Complete Protein Powder and 1 package sugar-free Strawberry Jell-O.  Make the Jell-O according to the directions on the box. Just before you've finished, add the Protein Powder to the mixture. Let stand, refrigerate, then ENJOY!

So you wanna know why this last one is my favorite is......(lol), the fat loss binge!  I combine a Metabolic Milk Shake with a Lean Bar to over feed my insatiable cravings! I tend to miss meals so I simply combine meals 1 and 2 together......even though it isn’t perfect, it works for me!

Still not stuffed?

Being hungry is almost NEVER about food!!  Try 1-2-3-cups of decaf coffee or tea and then get busy to distract yourself until your next meal.  

Warning: Not all bars and shakes are created equal.  Do not try this with other bars and shakes as it will stop your fat loss dead in its tracks!  They are high carb, full of fat, and not specifically blended for fat burning the way LynFIT Lean Bars and Complete Protein Shakes are! That's why most bars and shakes are so cheap! They are not made with the high quality whey that boost your metabolsim the way LynFIT products are.

2013 Fit & Lean You!

The #1 New Year’s resolution every year is to lose weight and get into shape.

FEAR of failure is the #1 reason most of us don’t reach our goals and we fail because we set goals that don’t excite us enough.  

This year set a goal that excites you so much you can’t wait to get up in the morning! The fear will be gone because excitement takes over! That’s how we make BIG changes!  Setting goals that excite you is the #1 way to reach your goal and nothing can STOP you except your attitude!  Say good bye to the old ways of thinking like “set small attainable goals”. This is worse than no goal at all. If you’ve tried this approach with little success, then I say………………DREAM BIG and go for it! YOU can do anything you set your mind to 

What’s your goal this year? To drop 10 pounds or maybe you have 10 more to go..........do you want to feel better, be healthier or simply fit in your clothes better?   DARE to dream, that's how dreams get fulfilled!  Obsess on your goal for a while and place sticky notes all over the house reminding you of your goal and how you’ll feel when you accomplish it!  Failure isn't an option anymore!

Here are THREE things that GUANRANTEE RESULTS!  

1. Power up your metabolism with protein!

Replace your current breakfast or a not so healthy snack with a LynFit Protein shake to boost your metabolism and to offset excess calories. Eating out, parties and stress all cause us to fall off the wagon and drinking a Protein shake daily is the #1 way to lose weight QUICKLY even if you aren’t eating perfectly.  You’ll lose weight immediately while you’re learning how to eat for weight loss. Seeing results is what keeps us on track! 

*Don’t need to lose weight?  Drinking a shake nourishes your body better than any single food you can eat because its gets absorbed quickly because it’s easier to digest.

2. Melt fat and whittle your middle with metabolic style workouts.

Swap your current workout for a 30 minute LynFit Leaner Lifestyle Metabolic workout that melts fat and helps flatten out your abs. Not all workouts produce the results we seek and that’s why you need to change your workout if it’s not producing results. If you only have 15 minutes a day you can still workout at home and get flatter abs and a fitter body. There aren’t any excuses it’s fast, easy and anyone can do it!  

Strength training is a constant CALORIE burner and will change your body more than any other type of exercise!

Lift weights three times a week for best results and walk for 30 minutes on alternate days.

*Want to tone, not reduce?  Don’t decrease your calories and you’ll increase muscle and get fit without losing weight!

3. Overcome the obstacles that take you off track by trouble shooting them ahead of time.

I crave carbs- The more you eat them the more you WILL crave them. Try Carb Edge and Lean Bars to BLOCK cravings before they begin! The Cutting Edge supplement can help you navigate your way through those tough times by providing nutrients that make us crave in the first place. The LynFit Carb Edge supplement also contain ingredients that BLOCK the absorption of carbs and fat, blocking the rise of insulin which causes our bodies to store fat.

I am tired- Tired, no energy?  This is where a cup of coffee and a good supplement loaded with B Complex vitamins like the Daily Power shot helps. Take it 30 minutes before your workout or the Accelerator to increase your energy. They can help you feel better both physically and mentally so you feel like going to the gym and have a better workout.  Even people who don’t want to lose can benefit from taking a good blended supplement  and the right blend will help you get leaner by encouraging your body to burn fat for fuel.

I don’t have the time- That’s exactly why the Metabolic Boost and all of the workouts found in the Leaner Lifestyle DVD series are under 40 minutes that get GREAT results.  IF you have 15 minutes you have more than enough time! Less travel = more gym time and better results! You can always break your workout up into 2-15 minute workouts!

Diet Disaster’s that STOP you from losing weight!

Please don’t shoot the messenger!  I don’t make the rules…..I just report them!  All day long I hear “It was just a little” I only have “it” once in a while.  The reality is that you still need to lose weight; you are having it too much!  My message to anyone who wants to lose weight is…give the food or drink up for 30 days and then decide if its’ hurting your weight loss or not.  We all seem to underestimate our bad behavior and overestimate our good behavior.  It’s true!  Start keeping an honest food journal and BE honest with yourself. Start writing down every single thing that goes in your mouth as well as how much and what you put on it.  Which brings me to my point.  Sometimes its not the HUGE things that wreck our diets, most of the time it is the tiny little things that we don’t even think need to be written down in our journals.

Here are the top things that NO ONE ever writes down that will definitely STOP your weight loss.

DIET KILLERS

  1. Cheese 2 oz of reduced fat cheese = 180 calories and 12 grams of fat. 
  2. ALCOHOL 1 ounce = 90 calories and who uses 1 ounce?
  3. ¼ cup of trail mix = 640 calories. That’s about 4 handfuls
  4. Peanut Butter 2 Tbsp reduced fat 190 calories
  5. Mayonaise 1 tbsp = 100 calories
  6. Pasta 1 cup of small spirals = 315 calories

The reality is that if you are serious about losing weight these foods have no place in your diet. I suggest that you stay away from them for 30 days so that you can see what an impact these foods have on your waistline.  Once you reach your weight goal you can begin putting some of the foods back into your life HOWEVER…what you do to lose weight is also what keeps the weight off so this needs to become a way of life! If we struggle with certain foods the best remedy is to stay away from them.  Why fight with yourself!  Here are a few solutions that can help you to lose weight and they can replace the foods that are high calorie diet wreckers!

  1. Cheese-Look for the 100 calorie snacks like cheese it’s or sprinkle parmesan cheese on your salads instead to get your fix.
  2. Alcohol- Sorry if you’re trying to lose weight in your midsection….none is better than some here. BUT if you really have to go for a white wine spritzer or simply use a smaller wine glass and don’t fill it all the way. WATER IS your BEST SOLUTION!!
  3. Go for the 100-calorie snack packs! If it is salt that you are craving aim for salty snacks if it is sweet aim for a sweet 100-calorie snack.
  4. Instead of peanut butter go for a peanut butter protein bar that is 100 calories or as close to 100 calories as possible.
  5. Go for Kraft or Smart balance mayo instead of full fat may and you will only be getting 10 calories per tablespoon.
  6. Use veggies instead as a base for your tomato sauce/gravy and top it with a turkey meatball!

 If you can’t portion control it DON’T EAT IT! You will better off and you will feel better I guarantee it!

Fat-Burning Boosters: What Will Work For You?

There are so many new fat burners on the market – but newer doesn’t always mean better. Before you go out and spend your hard-earned money on some hot new herb you can’t even pronounce, be sure that you have done your homework.  

The first thing that you should be concerned with is: Will it hurt me? The next good question is: If it works for me, can I live on it? If you can’t live on it, you probably shouldn’t take it at all. If it does work, but you have to stop taking it, why bother at all? Whatever gets you to your goal is also what KEEPS you there, so you need to be able to do it consistently. The bottom line is that a fat burner should improve your health as well as help you lose fat.       

What Consumers Should Know Before Taking Supplements

Always look for a Silver Seal that states that the supplement is manufactured at a ”FDA Inspected GMP Certified Facility” (GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practice). This means that when a supplement is manufactured, the ingredients are checked on the way into the facility to be sure that everything that is supposed to be present in the supplement is there and is of high quality. Only then are the ingredients escorted into the facility. Once the supplement is made, it is then rechecked on the way out of the lab to be sure that everything that was previously checked made it into the supplement. In other words, it proves that what the label says is true.  

Note: You will notice that it is very hard to find a supplement with the FDA GMP certified seal. This process costs a lot of money so most supplement companies aren’t GMP certified. The supplement fraud on the market today is exactly what motivated me to create my own line. I always have my products GMP certified and checked (I am giving them to people like Martha Stewart as well as countless other celebrities so I need to make sure it will not hurt them.)

Be on the lookout for stimulants. Many stimulants have been taken off the market, but companies still use them by disguising them and calling them something different. Look for things like ephedra, gotu cola (above 5mg), straight caffeine or mahuang. These supplements can KILL you. Don’t freak out if your supplement has a little caffeine. A small amount is good for fat loss and won’t hurt you; extra-large doses are the ones you need to watch for. Be careful not to use these while consuming other sources of caffeine or you will over-stimulate your nervous system – and that is horrible for fat loss! ALWAYS consult your health-care professional before starting a supplement program.

More is not better when it comes to taking supplements. It is possible to take too much of anything. This is why it is so important to do your homework and get help from a specialist who can look over your whole diet and lifestyle to be sure that you get the right nutrients in the right amounts. If the nutrient is stored in the fat cells (such as essential fatty acids) and you still have fat on your body, then you have a stored amount of that nutrient and there is no need to take more. Taking more only adds to that storage and can stop or slow your weight/fat loss. (Marketers will always tell you otherwise.)

 Some of us, however, do need additional nutritional support, but I always suggest that people use less and keep it simple. The bottom line is that you need to know how much of each different nutrient is the right amount. Not too much or too little.


Top Supplements for Weight Loss

  • Multivitamin/Mineral. It needs to be complete, and it should have all of the essential vitamins and minerals in it. Check the US RDAs (recommended dietary allowance), and make sure that they are high enough if you are trying to lose weight. Not getting enough of the right nutrients can stop weight loss as well.
  • Whey Protein Shake. Many of us need more of the right kind of protein. Unlike most foods, a good whey protein shake (not soy or milk based) will increase your metabolism 25 percent. If you’re trying to lose body fat, this is THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP in the process. Drink a shake for breakfast!
  • Fat-Burning Boosters are important if you have a sluggish metabolism or feel anxious, stressed or depressed. Look for L-Carnitine from a good source. Quality and amount are key here. I suggest layering the L-Carnitine with B vitamins as well as other ingredients to help cleanse your body and make you feel good.  
  • Calcium is great for weight loss. But I don’t mean drink more milk! If you are trying to lose weight, you can’t afford the extra calories. However, you still need to get the right amount of calcium; that is usually somewhere between 1200-1500 mg. Most multivitamins will not have that amount (it can interfere with the absorption of other nutrients and cause stomach upset as well as diarrhea). It is a good idea to have some type of extra calcium on hand. I love calcium chewables; they taste great and also satisfy a sweet tooth!

Fat-Burning Pointers

Fat burning is a very complex process and it takes time and consistency. Food is 90 percent of your success, so keep your focus on cleaning up your diet, and don’t think for a moment that any supplement is going to do it for you! You have to eat clean and exercise, and only use supplements to SUPPLEMENT your diet.

When you use a high-quality supplement and you have dosed it according to your body’s specific needs, you will then begin to see results. If you don’t feel or see a difference, your supplement may be junk. You get what you pay for – NOT ALL supplements are created equal.

 

Slimming Supermarket Secrets

Flat abs are really made in the supermarket! Supermarkets sell over 50,000 items, yet studies show that if you have more than 100 items in your refrigerator and cabinets combined, you’re guaranteed to have weight problems!

 We all know that we should shop the perimeter of the store, but many of us are still sidetracked into the snack aisles to get our fix! It’s no wonder why we struggle to lose weight, but it’s really as simple as buying only the foods that promote weight loss. Remember, you can’t eat it if you don’t buy it!  Focus on the foods that are good for weight loss and shop only in those aisles.

Learn what aisles to shop in and what aisles to avoid if you’re trying to lose stubborn body fat.

Shop: Near-Zero Calorie Produce

Choose produce that creates a near-zero calorie flow. That means choosing foods that are so low in calories that you’ll be burning them while you eat them: shredded cabbage, celery, spinach, romaine and all lettuces. Any vegetable that’s leafy and green is good for weight loss. Not buying enough vegetables is the number-one mistake people make when shopping. Vegetables help keep us feeling full and it’s the answer to living lean, so buy at least a week’s worth of vegetables and fruits so you’re never without.

Keep in mind that you are supposed be eating at least 7 servings a day, and that’s 42 servings a week. Stock up and never underestimate the power of frozen veggies! They stay fresh and are always available when you need them.

Buy More: Romaine lettuce, spinach, kale, cabbage, celery, radishes, mushrooms, cauliflower and broccoli, frozen spinach, and green beans

Buy Less:  Carrots, tomatoes, corn and peas

 

Shop: Metabolism-Boosting Proteins

Lean proteins are the key to boosting your metabolism! My rule is the lighter and whiter the protein, the better your weight loss will be because it’s very low in fat and calories. The top three proteins for weight loss are Whey protein (high quality only), white fish, and egg whites.

Check out fresh fish when it’s on sale and try flash frozen because it’s fresher; you can stock your freezer so you’re never without a clean-lean protein. Buy three times as much fish to poultry and you’ll lose weight faster! Poultry and other meat are higher in fat and calories and harder to digest, slowing weight loss.

Buy More: Complete whey protein, sole, scrod, cod, tilapia, barramundi and egg whites

Buy Less: Chicken, turkey breast, and stay away from red meat if you’re serious about losing weight – and that includes pork! It’s not the other white meat!

 

Avoid: Grains, Pasta, Bread and Cereals

Run – don’t walk – past these aisles! If you’re trying to lose stubborn body fat, it doesn’t matter how healthy the grain is. If you’re storing excess fat around your stomach, you don’t need more carbs!  However, we all live in the real world and need snacks. If you need to crunch, go for popcorn!

Consider these foods dessert and you’ll send fat packing!

Buy More: Air-popped popcorn and Japanese Ak-mak crackers

Buy Less: Cereals, pasta, bread, crackers, rice, potatoes, and, yes, even quinoa and couscous are fat-storing carbs!


AvoidSugary Beverages

We are drinking ourselves fat! No one ever thinks about these types of empty calories and the dangerous substance is called sugar. We are now taking in 66 pounds of added sugar a year. Most of these excess sugar/empty calories come from not-so-obvious places, like our coffee from adding creamers and sugar. Agave and fat-free creamers count! A few other unsuspecting fat-belly culprits are fruit juice, even if it’s 100% fruit juice and vitamin-packed waters, coconut water and energy drinks! No matter how harmless they may seem, they are at the heart of our growing national obesity problem. If it’s not calorie-free water, it’s liquid calories!

Buy More: Zero-calorie, zero-sugar water, calorie-free green tea and coffee

Buy Less: Coffee creamers, juice, energy drinks, sports drinks, almond milk, and soy milk

By None: Alcohol because it stops fat loss dead in its tracks every time!

 

Avoid: The Health Halo Aisle

Believe it or not, this aisle is responsible for more weight gain than the candy aisle. Most protein shakes and bars contain more sugar and fat than a bag of candy! The tricky part is that we think they are healthy because they came from the health food aisle. If you’re trying to lose weight and stubborn body fat, you should run past this aisle. There wasn’t one item in this aisle that could be used for health or weight loss because they are all loaded with calories. If it seems too good to be true it is! For example, you can’t buy a protein shake mix for $15.00 and expect that it is a high-quality supplement. It’s the quality that counts, so in the end, you wind up spending more, and you’ll most likely end up putting on more weight.