There are many ways to lose weight, but
unfortunately most diets leave us hungry and dissatisfied. Those who do
not have a lot of stamina will quickly let themselves be guided by hunger and
throw their weight loss plans overboard. But ...
we have found a low carb diet that
promises to shed the pounds. And that in just 3 steps and in a healthy
way.
she will
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significantly lower your appetite
·
reduce your weight without starving you
·
boost your metabolism
All you need to do to lose weight quickly is to keep these three rules in
mind.
Rule 1: Eat less sugar and
starch
The most important thing is to eat less sugar and starches
(carbohydrates). Foods with these ingredients have a major impact on your
insulin balance. Because, in case you didn't already know: The hormone
insulin is the largest fat store in our body.
So if we lower insulin levels through a low-carbohydrate diet, the fat has
more time to get out of the fat stores and the body begins to burn those fats
instead of carbohydrates.
Another benefit of low insulin levels is that the kidneys flush excess
sodium and water out of the body. This not only reduces flatulence, but
also water retention.
If you follow this tip, you can lose up to five kilos of body fat and water
in just one week - sometimes even more!
The following graphic is from a study in which low carb and low fat diets
were carried out and compared by overweight women. As you can see at first
glance, the participants in the low carb diet lose significantly more weight:
The women on the low carb diet ate until they felt full. The
participants in the low fat diet ate reduced calories and often remained
hungry.
Therefore: Cut out carbohydrates, lower your insulin levels and you will
automatically start to eat less. The fat burning then starts all by
itself!
Bottom line: Eating less
sugar and carbohydrates will lower your insulin levels and curb your appetite
so you can lose weight without starving yourself.
Rule 2: Eat more protein, fat,
and vegetables
All of your meals should contain at least one source of protein and fat and
be served with low-carb vegetables. If you stick to this rule, you will
automatically eat the recommended amount of carbohydrates - namely 20 to 50
grams per day.
High protein foods:
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Meat : beef,
chicken, pork, lamb, bacon, etc.
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Fish & seafood : salmon, trout, shrimp, lobster, etc.
·
Eggs :
Omega-3-fortified eggs or free-range eggs are best
The importance of proteins cannot be emphasized enough. Because just
by consuming them, your metabolism burns up to 80 to 100 more calories per day.
High protein diets can also help you think about food up to 60 percent
less. It also helps to reduce the desire for a midnight snack and makes
you so full that you automatically eat 441 fewer calories a day.
When it comes to losing weight, protein is the king of nutrients!
The best low-carb vegetables:
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Broccoli
·
cauliflower
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spinach
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(Kale
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Brussels sprouts
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Swiss chard
·
salad
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cucumber
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celery
You can eat as much of these vegetables as you want
without a guilty conscience. Because no matter how much of it you eat, you
will never consume more than 20-50 grams of carbohydrates a day.
A meat and vegetable diet contains all of the fiber,
vitamins, and minerals you need to live healthy. So there is no
physiological need for grain!
Eat two to three times a day. If you are still
hungry in the evening, have a fourth meal.
The best sources of fat:
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olive oil
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Coconut oil
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Avocado oil
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butter
·
lard
The best fat to cook with is coconut oil . It
is high in fats called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). These fats are
healthier than others and are better at boosting your metabolism.
Don't be afraid to use these fats just because they
are fats. You should never be on a low carb and low fat diet at the same
time. Because doing so would definitely make you
feel bad and that endangers your success.
Also, there is no reason to avoid these healthy
fats. Studies show that saturated fatty acids - contrary to popular belief
- do not increase the risk of heart disease.
Bottom line : Every meal
should consist of a source of protein, a source of fat and a low-carb
vegetable. This automatically moves you in the targeted 20-50 grams of
carbohydrate range, which causes your insulin level to drop.
Rule 3: Exercise three times a
week
In order to lose weight with this nutrition plan, you
don't necessarily have to participate in competitive sports, but of course
exercise helps your body to lose fat and, above all, to stay firm.
It's best to exercise three to four times a
week. If you're going to (or want to go) to the gym, a combination of
painstaking warm-up, weight training, and stretches is perfect.
Those who train with weights burn calories and keep
the metabolism busy,
which in turn helps with weight loss. Studies have shown that you can even
build muscle while losing a lot of body fat.
If you are not that “gym freak”, you can of course do
cardio workouts and keep fit with swimming, running or walking.
Conclusion: It's best to do strength training. If that's not
your thing, you can also do cardio workouts.
Optional: insert a
cheat day
If you want, you can introduce a
cheat day each week on which you eat a little more carbohydrates. A
weekend day is best for this.
It is important that you do not
overdo it on this day, but instead use healthy carbohydrates, such as those
found in rice, quinoa, potatoes and fruits. In addition, your Cheat Day
should not become a Cheat Week - otherwise you will not see any success.
Of course you don't have to
introduce such a day, but the increased carbohydrate intake can have a positive
effect, as it stimulates fat-burning hormones. So don't worry if you weigh
a little more after your cheat day, most of it is water that you will lose again
in the following days.
Bottom line :
Eating a little more carbohydrates one day a week is perfectly fine, if not
absolutely necessary.
Do I have to count
calories and proteins?
The answer is simple: no. As
long as you consume few carbohydrates and eat a lot of protein, fat and
vegetables, you don't have to pay attention to a certain number of calories.
Of course, if it is important to
you, you can still count how many calories you are consuming. There are
special apps for this that help you count.
The goal of this diet is to
consume less than 20-50 grams of carbohydrates per day. The rest of the
calories are made up of protein and healthy fat.
Need some inspiration for low
carb meals? Then have a look here !
Bottom line: There
is no need to count calories on this diet. In order to be successful,
however, it is important not to eat more than 20-50 grams of carbohydrates per
day.
How much will I lose weight on
this diet?
If you stick to all three of these rules, you can lose
up to five pounds in the first week. After that, you will continuously
lose weight. Since every body reacts differently to the change in diet,
these figures should only be understood as a guide.
If this is your first diet, you will see results very
quickly. It also depends on the starting weight. People who weigh
more also lose weight faster and more.
You may feel a little weird for the first few
days. Your body has spent most of its life processing
carbohydrates. So it can take a while to get used to burning fat now.
At the beginning of this change in diet, you may
therefore get a "low-carb fever". The term describes a state in
which you feel limp, irritable, and constantly hungry, and possibly also have a
headache. These symptoms are caused by avoiding carbohydrates. The
"fever" usually disappears after a few days. Sodium or hot broth
can help in this early stage.
Once your body has got used to the new circumstances,
you will feel much better quickly. You will be positive and
energetic. At this point you are officially a "Fat Burning
Monster".
In addition to weight loss, the low carb diet can
bring you many other benefits:
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It lowers your blood sugar level
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It lowers your cholesterol while
increasing the "good" cholesterol
·
Your blood pressure will improve
significantly
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And best of all: low carb diets are
easier to stick to than low fat diets!
Bottom line: if you stick to the rules, your chances of
losing a lot of weight are very good. However, how much you can lose
weight varies from person to person. In addition, this low carb diet can
also have a positive effect on your general health.
You don't have to starve to lose
weight
If you have any health problems or are taking
medication, you should speak to your doctor before dieting.
The reduction of carbohydrates and a lower insulin
level also changes your hormonal balance, which means that your body and your
brain really “want” to lose weight.
This drastically reduces your hunger and appetite and
you can hardly fail on the diet. This means you can lose two to three
times as much weight as with classic diets.
Another benefit of this diet - especially for the
impatient - is that the initial loss of water retention can already
10 tips to help you lose weight
faster and easier
With these tips and tricks, losing weight will be even
easier.
1.
Eat a high protein
breakfast . This will quench your
appetite and make you feel less craving for food throughout the day, which in
turn will lower your calorie intake.
2.
Avoid sugary drinks
and fruit juices . These drinks are real
calorie bombs.
3.
Drink water before
meals . If you drink a glass of
water half an hour before a meal, you can boost your weight loss by up to 44
percent within three months!
4.
Eat foods that will
help you lose weight quickly. There
are many foods that help boost fat loss. In this
list you can see how many carbohydrates
are in which foods.
5.
Eat soluble fiber . Studies show that this fat can reduce -
especially the nasty bacon ! Soluble fiber is found in, for
example, oatmeal, legumes, apples, blueberries, oranges, carrots, celery, nuts
and flax seeds.
6.
Have coffee or tea . Both drinks are allowed during this
weight loss plan. The caffeine can also help to increase the metabolism by
up to eleven percent.
7.
Go for whole foods . Unprocessed food is significantly
healthier, fills you up, and keeps you from overeating.
8.
Eat slower . Those who eat quickly will also gain more
weight in the long run. Eating slowly helps you feel full and stimulates
fat-burning hormones.
9.
Use small
plates. Some studies have confirmed that people
who eat from small plates become full more quickly. Sounds strange, but it
should work!
10.
Get a good night's
sleep . Lack of sleep is one of the
most common causes of weight gain. Therefore, always try to get enough
sleep to give your body time to regenerate.
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