How to Eat More & Weigh Less

A diet that leaves you hungry is a diet that’s likely to fail. Besides the discomfort of hunger pangs, low-calorie diets can leave you low on energy and more likely to binge. At the end of the day, you’ll too often give into your hunger, overeating at dinnertime and slipping into a deep “food coma” in front of the t.v.

As many successful dieters have learned, the secret to staving off hunger and maintaining feelings of energy can actually be eating more! Yes, eating the right foods more often can help you feel full longer, maintain consistent energy levels, and assist you with your weight loss goals. Here are 3 basic principles to follow:

Eat more often.
Eating 2-3 large meals each day can create ups and downs in blood sugar levels that sabotage your weight loss efforts - low blood sugar levels can make you feel tired, and spikes in blood sugar create excess sugar that your body converts to fat. You’re also more prone to binge on quick-fix foods like soda and sweets once your blood sugar drops. By spreading out your calories in 5-6 small meals throughout the day, you can manage your hunger and energy levels, plus help your body store less fat.

Eat more fiber.
Fiber helps your body clear out fat and toxins, and it helps you feel full longer. It is recommended that adults consume about 25 grams of fiber daily. If you can maintain 7-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, and whole grains, then you’re in great shape. But if you’re like most Americans who fall short, then a dietary supplement is an easy way to add natural fiber to your diet.

Eat more “negative calorie” foods.
There are foods you can eat that have a negative net calorie value. This means you burn more calories digesting the food than the calories contained in the food itself. Plus, these foods tend to be a good source of fiber so you get all the added benefits of fiber! Some negative calorie foods include:

Apples Asparagus Beets Berries Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery

Cucumber Grapefruit Lemon Lettuce Lime Mango Onion Orange Papaya

Peach Pineapple Spinach Tangerine Tomato Turnip Watermelon Zucchini

A satisfying diet can make or break any weight loss program. So if you haven’t found an eating plan that works, you may want to try eating more to weigh less.