If you really want to lose that unwanted body fat and get rid of those ‘soft’ and ‘mushy’ areas once and for all then making sure your day starts out on the right foot is critical. And that begins with a nutritional breakfast. Often times I talk to people most are making at least one, if not all three of these fatal nutrition mistakes. You are waving a big red flag will bring your fat loss to a screeching halt.
There are common misconceptions and many poor habits being practiced that are fatal flaws to any weightloss and fat burning program. Two keys to getting rid of that stubborn fat are to boost the metabolism and balance out your blood sugar levels. This all starts with breakfast. Remember, you are ‘breaking’ the ‘fast’.
These 3 mistakes will make or break your day.
Ordering coffee with all the extras. Starbucks is not to blame, but does have an impact on this one. As Americans we went from drinking regular coffee to venti, double mochas with whip cream. It’s not uncommon for someone to add 200-600 calories to their diet from their morning cup of Joe! This is a big problem and definitely not the best way to start your day. When having coffee eliminate the creams and sugars. Switch to skim milk instead of cream. Use a no calorie sweetener over sugar. Adding in these will save you up to 500 calories over the week!
Not eating any protein. If you’re working out properly your body should be screaming for protein in the morning. This is not to say eat all of the bacon, sausage, and eggs you want. But do include protein with breakfast. This will kick start that metabolism, leave you feeling fuller longer, and give you that balanced meal your body is looking for. The best sources for protein are protein shakes, eggs and egg whites, and low fat cottage cheese.
Having too much fruit for breakfast. When people try to clean up their diet they increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they eat. That’s great. But not necessarily for breakfast. A bowl of fruit with oatmeal is not the best choice. This causes blood sugars to rise and fall causing insulin imbalances and ultimately telling the body to store fat. Scale back on the fruit at breakfast and add in some protein and healthy fat to keep those blood sugars in check.
There are three of the fatal mistakes people make before even leaving the house for work. They are all too common among people. And if you want to eat a nutritionally sound diet or burn massive amounts of fat off your body, they will prevent you from doing so. This makes it even more frustrating. Fix these three morning problems and you’ll speed up the fat burning at record pace.
Tim Chudy, St. Louis' Top Fitness Expert, speaks and writes on a variety of health and fitness topics. He is owner of Fitness Together, a private personal training studio in St. Louis, MO. You can contact him by
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