Feb 17, 2012

Snack Away - Good Healthy Snacks

I am in my 8th day of the Food Lovers Food Plan ... three (3) fast-medium-protein meals a day, PLUS 100-200 calorie snack no more than 3 hours after each of the core meals, and up to one hour before bedtime. Although called a diet, this plan seems to work. 2-3 pounds lost, no 'real' hunger plans ... all to train my brain to understand that the lack of food between meals does not mean my body should transfer into starvation mode and shut down non-essential functions to lower metabolism. By eating, the body is supposed to allow my metabolism to stay turned on all day. (Note: this unexpectedly was validated this week when a local 9 time drug-free world weight lifting champion came into the store and we discussed food, health and politics). Bottom line - it is a model - like all others ... eat well, smaller portions, control sugar/insulin, exercise, and what is really the best is eat all foods (but moderation is key). The one area I struggle with is 'what is the snack that makes sense? here from another site I review weekly are some good recommendation - Spark People.

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