Don’t Give Up On Us!

Have you tried to lose weight only to find yourself staying the same weight or even putting it on? 

Have you ever said “I know I need to lose weight but I don’t know why I’ve gained weight.  It’s not because of what I eat!” Losing weight can be very difficult because of the misconceptions about food and how the metabolism really works.

Many foods we think are low in calories are really not.  We eat certain foods, unaware of the hidden fat and calorie content.  Alcohol and high sugar soft drinks also can be a huge calorie revelation.

For instance, the new popular ready mixed drinks such as “Hooch” are extrememly high in calories.

Lots of People drink "Alcopops" these days.  One of the most popular brands is "Hooper".  Here are the eye-opening calorific values for their most popular drinks:

• Hooch Apple 330ml 239 cals.
• Hooch Lemon 330ml 209 cals.
• Hooch Orange 330ml 240 cals.
• Hooch Grapefruit 330ml 239 cals.
• Reef 275ml 179 cals.
• Red 275ml 177 cals.

You should never skip meals to lose weight.  Reduce your daily calorie intake by 500 to 700 calories per day to properly lose weight.  Following any of Super Slim’s diets will naturally do this for you.  Unfortunately, by not eating, you only succeed in sabotaging your metabolism.

Too many people think the only way to lose weight is to skip meals and this inevitably starts with breakfast.  This practise is guaranteed to bring your metabolism to a screeching halt!  The best way to increase your metabolism does not come from taking tablets but by eating smaller meals through the day and by taking regular exercise.

Millions of people waste their money on diet pills, potion and herbs. All doctors will tell you, you should make a modest reduction in calories and exercise more, to lose weight.

They will also warn against using dietary supplements that claim to trap fat, block fat absorption, flush fat out of the body, raise metabolism or decrease your appetite.  Many of these supplements are dangerous to your health and they don’t work long term!

The old “1,000 calorie a day” diet is also not to be recommended for long term weight loss.  1400-1500 calories per day is what women should aim for, to result in a regular weekly weight loss.

The good news is that you can lose weight by eating great tasting foods throughout the day.  The biggest misconception is that you have to skip meals and eat “rabbit food” to lose weight.  Many people are surprised that you can make great tasting home-made hamburgers made with lean beef, low fat cheese, toppings and whole wheat bread.

This would be far less calories and less fat than that say of a MacDonalds.  The trick is to modify what you normally eat.  Read the labels on foods that you buy from the supermarket.  This will help you evaluate the amount of calories and give you better insight to planning meals.  Don’t believe the hype, calories do matter!  A tuna or turkey sandwich from a bakery can have as many as 900 calories and 25 grams of fat because of the mayonnaise or cheese.

However there are plenty of low fat alternatives.  You can quickly make a turkey sandwich with light mayonnaise and low fat cheese that’s only 300 calories with 6 grams of fat.

You don’t have to give up all your favourite foods to lose weight but you do need a good diet plan.  Avoid going for hours without eating.

Plan your portion size, stick to your diet with regular meals and do not forget to complete your truth sheet!