10 Small Steps to losing fat.

 Fat loss doesn’t have to be that difficult. Try these simple steps and you’ll see just how easy it can be.

 1. Eat smaller and more frequent meals – not only does this increase your metabolism every time you eat something, your body can more break down smaller meals better. Instead of having 3 large meals in a day, try to break them up into 5 or 6 smaller meals.

 2. Drink more water and drink less pop - regular water intake helps to flush away waste products in the body. Get at least six to eight 8 oz. glasses per day. An easy way to do this is to keep a water bottle handy and drink from it frequently.

 3. Move a little more throughout the day.- Park your car farther a way at work or when you go shopping.

 4. Eat more lean protein – sources of protein include foods such as lean poultry, fish, eggs, lowfat dairy, beans, lean red meats, etc. Your body burns more calories digesting protein than either carbohydrates or fats. Protein also helps to support your muscle tissue, which burns calories all day long!

 5. Take the stairs instead of the elevator – any time you can add in a little more physical activity, do it. This doesn’t mean you need to slog up 20 flights of stairs. Even a flight or two done regularly will add up.

 6. Don’t wait till your hungry to eat - when you get hungry you will have a much greater tendency to overeat when you do finally get something to eat. As well, because your body is starting to go into starvation mode, it will be much more likely to hold onto whatever you give it.

 7. Order small portions at restaurants – it’s tough to order small french fries when “supersizing” your order is such a great “value.” Take note, however, your real savings will occur in the calories that don’t end up on your backside.

 8. Eat more fiber – fiber is very filling. By eating more fiber you will find yourself full sooner. This feeling of fullness will last a long time as well.

 9. Wait 20 minutes between servings – your brain takes at least 20 minutes to register that you’re full. By waiting that long, you’ll give your brain a chance to realize that you don’t really need any more food.

 10. Reward yourself on your nutrition plan - one thing I always make my clients promise is that they will reward themselves on their nutrition plan. The only thing I ask that they do is to reward ONLY when they have planned to reward. By planning when you are going to eat the foods you crave, you take back control of your eating habits.

 This way you no longer “give in” to your cravings. You “reward yourself” for sticking to proper nutritional habits. Do this once or twice a week and you will feel far more in control of your eating.

 In conclusion, if you follow even a few of these 10 easy tips in the long term, you will certainly notice a difference in your overall weight and health.

Will these 10 things be enough to reach goals alone? No, but it’s a great place to start!

~David Modderman