Origin of Bellyfat Part 2 ( reduction)

Hey Folks! I trust that everyone had a safe and enjoyable Halloween. I hope you are not over doing it on the left over candy you didn’t give out to the trick or treaters! I got rid of my surplus as soon as the night was over… I need not fall prey to sugar cravings! If you read the last blog post, you know the scientific reasons why belly fat happens. I’ll refresh your memory just in case you may have forgotten. When you eat and drink, it causes your glucose levels ( blood sugar) to rise and the pancreas secretes insulin in order to control this rise in blood sugar. Any excess glucose still lingering around is stored as fat. It’s a simple equation, right? So… how do you control your blod sugar levels?

In order to control your glucose levels you need to eat foods which are considered to be “low glycemic”. Low glycemic foods release slowly into your blood stream and  do not dramatically affect your blood sugar the way high glycemic foods would. You’re probably wondering what are some examples of low glycemic foods, right? Here are a few: sweet potatoes, broccoli, and apples. These foods are all considered to be carbohydrates as well. Are you getting the connection? You need to control your “carbs” in order to get rid of the bellyfat. Does this mean you need to do “low carb” or “no carb”? Hmmm…how about just eating good “carbs” meaning low glycemic foods to control blood sugar.

In addition to eating low glycemic carbs, you’ll also need to spread your meals out to 5 -6 small meals a day. Most people eat three times a day and some even more if they skip breakfast! Here’s a tip for you: Don’t skip breakfast! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it starts your metabolism “humming” and gets your glucose levels running smoothly after you wake up. It sounds as if 5-6 meals a day are alot, but they are not. You are probably eating three times a day now, so if you add two healthy snacks between the three meals you are already eating its a no brainer! Ideally you’ll want to eat these meals every three hours so you can avoid peaks and valleys in your glucose levels. So what should you eat?

Here are some examples of some things you can eat to get your fat burning furnace heated up:

Breakfast            Lunch                                                                                       Dinner
Eggs                     Turkey Sandwich ( use mustard…no mayo)            Salmon Fillet
Oatmeal              Use whole wheat or sprouted grain bread               SweetPotatoe
Cantaloupe        Small Salad ( use a light vinagarette dressing)       Broccolli

These are very simplified versions of meals to keep your blood sugar levels in check! There are alot of foods out there, so don’t think you are “stuck” eating the same food all the time. You may even want to buy yourself a healthy cookbook to introduce some variety into your eating routine. I hope this helps! See you on the lean side…Dee

Darren McDuffie
Certified Fitness Testing Specialist
Certified Exercise Foundations Specialist
Certified Nutrition Education and Weight Management Specialist