Happy Halloween fellow bloggers! Now I’m sure most of you are headed out to some sort of Halloween party tonight in your adorable costumes. But as we all know, Halloween involves a special treat every year… CANDY! I would call you crazy if you didn’t enjoy this part of Halloween. Unfortunately, there really isn’t a plus side to eating Snickers, Reese’s, or M & M’s. Only a down fall….gaining those little extra pounds that no one really wants. I know that’s how I’ve been feeling this Halloween season. I personally cannot resist the tempting Reese’s cups or the peanut butter M & M’s. But deep in the back of my head, my conscience is telling me “DO NOT PUT THAT FATENING PIECE OF CANDY IN YOUR MOUTH!” What are some simple ways to get rid of those extra pounds you might ask? Well I have done some research and found some helpful tips that may help you lose those extra pounds this season.According to AOL Health and Wendy Chant’s book “Crack the Fat Loss Code,” there are several different steps you can take towards losing some extra weight and boosting your metabolism. Some of these may come as a surprise to you.
Wendy Chant’s steps to “Crack the Fat Loss Code”:
Wendy Chant’s steps to “Crack the Fat Loss Code”:
1. Pig Out Every 18 days
What? She can’t be serious. I thought losing weight meant eating less, not more. Chant says that “Your body gets used to the way you eat, which means if you're eating the same amount of calories at every mini-meal every day, you'll hit a diet plateau.” This is why she says that pigging out every 18 days will change your metabolic rate. Wendy Chant also uses a very good analogy to explain this further, “If you think of your body as a fireplace, the more logs you add, or food in this case, the hotter and faster the fire will burn.”
What? She can’t be serious. I thought losing weight meant eating less, not more. Chant says that “Your body gets used to the way you eat, which means if you're eating the same amount of calories at every mini-meal every day, you'll hit a diet plateau.” This is why she says that pigging out every 18 days will change your metabolic rate. Wendy Chant also uses a very good analogy to explain this further, “If you think of your body as a fireplace, the more logs you add, or food in this case, the hotter and faster the fire will burn.”
2. Vary your environmentChant says that people who live in warmer climates tend to have slower metabolisms. She suggests that you change your climate temperature throughout the day. If you live in a warmer climate, step out of the air conditioning and into the heat for a little while. And vice versa for those of you living in a cooler climate.
3. Eat every two to three hours
WOW! That’s a lot of eating throughout the day, don’t you think? Chant says that when you eat, your body temperature rises, which in turn makes you burn calories. “Chant says, citing a study from the University of Western Australia. So rather than eating three big meals a day, eat mini meals every two to three hours, keeping portions in check.”
WOW! That’s a lot of eating throughout the day, don’t you think? Chant says that when you eat, your body temperature rises, which in turn makes you burn calories. “Chant says, citing a study from the University of Western Australia. So rather than eating three big meals a day, eat mini meals every two to three hours, keeping portions in check.”
4. Break Free from Stress
Yes, I can speak for many college students in this world. I’m STRESSED!! When you are stressed your body releases a hormone called cortisol. This hormone that you release slows down your metabolism. So common sense ladies, get rid of the stress!
Yes, I can speak for many college students in this world. I’m STRESSED!! When you are stressed your body releases a hormone called cortisol. This hormone that you release slows down your metabolism. So common sense ladies, get rid of the stress!
5. Get the Wiggles Every Hour
Stop being so lazy, get up and move. Instead of taking the bus to class…WALK! “Just moving more throughout the day can prevent metabolism slow-downs and keep blood sugar stable, preventing weight gain,” says Chant.
Stop being so lazy, get up and move. Instead of taking the bus to class…WALK! “Just moving more throughout the day can prevent metabolism slow-downs and keep blood sugar stable, preventing weight gain,” says Chant.
6. Up your Fat Intake
Hold on a minute. I thought I was trying to lose fat. Please explain. Wendy Chant really means, up your healthy fat intake. What kinds of fats are healthy? “Like omega 3 fatty acids in tuna, salmon and flaxseeds and monounsaturated fatty acids in olive oil, nuts and nut butters, all of which boost metabolism,” recalls Chant.
7. Spice Up your Meals
Want to increase your metabolism by 78%? As little as half a teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and cayenne can do just that. Goodness, that’s unbelievable.
Want to increase your metabolism by 78%? As little as half a teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and cayenne can do just that. Goodness, that’s unbelievable.
8. Pump Up the Protein
“When you eat protein, your body burns five times as many calories as when you eat carbohydrates and fat. In the end, protein increases your metabolic rate by 36 percent. Choose protein you can chew like lean red meat, chicken, turkey and eggs, eating one gram of protein for every pound of lean mass you weigh,” claims Wendy. I would have never known.
“When you eat protein, your body burns five times as many calories as when you eat carbohydrates and fat. In the end, protein increases your metabolic rate by 36 percent. Choose protein you can chew like lean red meat, chicken, turkey and eggs, eating one gram of protein for every pound of lean mass you weigh,” claims Wendy. I would have never known.
9. Can Artificial Sweeteners
So basically, this means no more pop!! Drink lots of water girls! “According to research from Purdue University, 'When you eat them, you actually lower your metabolism which sabotages your weight loss goals,' Chant says.”
So basically, this means no more pop!! Drink lots of water girls! “According to research from Purdue University, 'When you eat them, you actually lower your metabolism which sabotages your weight loss goals,' Chant says.”
10. Pop a Daily Multivitamin
Add those extra nutrients like vitamin B12 and magnesium to help keep that metabolism regulating!
Add those extra nutrients like vitamin B12 and magnesium to help keep that metabolism regulating!
Well, now the question is… Are you really going to try these? My answer is YES!! These tips are so easy. There really is no dieting involved. How convenient is that? I suggest everyone tries Wendy Chant’s awesome steps to “Crack the Fat Loss Code!” Enjoy your Halloween candy!
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