I was perusing the health articles as I like to do from time to time searching out anything I believe will benefit our valued Health Coach patients.
I found a great article on the Laws of Leanness so I thought I would share the 5 Laws I really like just to keep it simple and concise.
See my comments below each Law.
The problem is that when you come off it the body rebounds into saving every calorie it can as fat cells just in case you try that starving stunt on it again.
LAW #2: Lean People Don't Go Fat-Free: Fat doesn't make you fat; you need fat in your diet to help you process certain nutrients.
Weight is typically more hormone related in all actuality.
The trick is to eat the foods that stimulate your fat burning hormones rather than stimulate your fat storing hormones like sugar does.
LAW #3: Lean People Sit Down to Eat: Eating more slowly and savoring your meal boosts levels of two hormones that make you feel fuller.
Not only is this true but don't forget about sleep. Adequate sleep allows fat burning hormone production to increase.
LAW #4: Lean People Know What They're Going to Eat Next: Planning your responses to hunger helps you shed pounds faster.
This is a big one! Is is essential that you have the proper foods to snack on that will help satiate the hunger without stimulating fat storage. Hunger leads to hasty and poor food decisions (See Law #1 above).
LAW #5: Lean People Eat Protein: Those who eat moderately high levels of protein are twice as likely to lose weight and keep it off as those who don't eat much protein.
While I will often reduce protein when first trying to help patients get their fat burning system 'turned on' again. It is typically not very long before protein becomes one of the main food sources.
And while it varies depending on your body type, in general we are talking healthy proteins like nuts and certain lean meats as the primary sources…not a T-Bone 
In short, weight loss is a lifestyle change. It is not something that should be radical because that is unhealthy and almost always results in a bigger issue down the road.
As always, if you have questions, feel free to ask me on your next visit or even email me at drlee@healthcoachaz.com.
Health Coach provides services including Downtown Phoenix chiropractor, physical therapist, massage and weight loss services.
Source: Yahoo Health, Sept 27th, 2011
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