Just thought I'd give a quick reminder/challenge to eat mini meals through out the day. It seems like most people maybe get 3 meals if they're lucky. Best rule of thumb is to eat smaller meals that are more like snacks every 4 hours. By doing this you will actually speed your metabolism which will help you burn more calories just by eating. (Your body has to burn calories just to eat food and when you constantly fuel your body you will have an increase in your total calorie burn for the day.)For those of you that still don't believe me I'd like to use my survivor example. If you were stranded on a island and were only eating once or twice a day your body would hold onto your body fat and not let you lose weight. Even if you're only eating 1000 calories or so. It doesn't make sense but it's true. Trade this with eating about 300 calories 5-6 times a day and you will likely lose weight and/or you won't be hungry anymore knowing that you can eat again in a few hours.
Challenge for the week: add mini meals to your day and notice the increase in energy and decrease in cravings and hunger pangs.
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I have missed your blogging. That was to long of a vacation;) I love your blog!!!
OK. This concept is so hard for me to wrap my tiny little brain around, but it makes sense. We see it all the time on Biggest Loser and I too, have experienced this. I better stop checking blogs and go eat a snack!
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