British scientists have found that women who skipped breakfast ate more calories during the rest of the day and also had higher fasting levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol compared with the women in the breakfast-eating group. The researchers found that skipping breakfast could lead to weight gain. So get your metabolism revved up and quell those hunger pangs early. Just make sure breakfast isn’t the famous British “bangers and mash”.
TODAY: EAT A SMALL PROTEIN FILLED BREAKFAST AND TAKE A WALK.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recently talked about a team of nutrition researchers that concluded that whether you are eating the “three” or “six” meals daily, weight loss ultimately comes down to “how much energy (or calories) is consumed as opposed to how often or how regularly one eats.”
Okay I’ve talked about tis before, It’s the same equation for weight loss and maintenance: Calories “in” = Calories “out”. So this means that eating five or six small meals a day helps us to:
- Burn more total calories by the end of the day
- Eat fewer total calories at the end of the day
So keep the “meals” small and frequent.
TODAY: CONTINUE GRAZING THROUGH YOUR DAY.
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that drinking just a pint of water increased the study participants’ metabolism for about a half hour. They actually burned an extra 25 calories. That means that by drinking your eight glasses (4 pints) you will burn 100 calories! Researchers think that most of the effect comes from warming the water in the stomach. In guys the calories came mostly from stored fat, in women it came from stored carbohydrates. So that’s just another reason to drink up.
TODAY: BURN 100 CALORIES JUST BY DRINKING YOUR WATER.
I told you yesterday to start making some small changes. Well a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that reducing your daily intake by just 750 calories and increasing your exercise level is the best way to maintain a diet. It also lets you lose weight gradually. Amazingly, any combination of diet types works. Click here to watch the story as it was reported on the NBC Nightly News.
Again I’ll nag you… eat less, exercise more.
TODAY: ADD AN EXTRA 10 MINUTES TO YOUR EXERCISE TIME
Dieting by denying yourself the things you really love to eat will get tedious and make it impossible to continue for a long period of time. Reducing portions without eliminating them will be good for the long term lifestyle change that will benefit you most. But you may still find that you are in an eating rut. Do you have a lot of the same foods day after day? Do you eat in the same restaurants over and over? Well take this weekend to make things more interesting. Eat something new or different. Have a meal that you have not had in a while. You’ll find that the enjoyment you get will satisfy you more and give you the fortitude to stick with your diet.
There was even a study that showed that food that you really enjoy is digested better. Even eating in a place with great atmosphere helps. So try something really good, in an enjoyable location. Just eat portions in moderation.
TODAY: EAT SOME NEW AND DIFFERENT FOOD.
A study of sedentary older adults found that after walking for 45 minutes three times per week for six months they performed substantially better on several cognitive tasks than those who did other forms of exercise like stretching or strengthening. The study published in Nature said that reserachers think that their improved cardiorespiratory fitness increased blood flow to the brain, which helped improve brain function. So walking can enhance your mind and make your diet matter.
TODAY: WALK
As we wrap up No Wheat Week head to one of the weekend farmer’s markets and stock up on some great veggies and fruit. The American Dietetic Association recommends at least 3 – 5 servings of fruit and 3 – 7 of vegetables. Since they both are really dense in nutrition and fiber you’ll satisfy your hunger and give your body the cholesterol clearing boost that’s also good for your colon. So, eat up!
TODAY: SHOP AT THE MARKET FOR FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.
Daily Nag, Tips & Tricks | Diet Nag | 
September 11, 2010 6:00 am | 
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