by Answer is Fitness on February 28, 2014
Time is a valuable commodity and it seems we all need more of it in a day. When we are busy and pressed for time, we eat poorly and exercise less. Doing the math, this leads to weight gain. In order to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat. But you also need to eat healthy. Once you actually evaluate what you eat, and how much you eat (and drink) you may realize that you don’t actually eat as well as you thought.
Unfortunately, our diets are too often full of sugar, fat, and sodium, especially when we are running short on time. Grabbing a quick breakfast sandwich at the drive-thru or grabbing a snack out of the cabinet usually leads us to eating further processed foods which are usually higher in calories and sodium, leading to weight gain. Want to lose weight, choose natural and minimally processed foods.
The best way to do this is to avoid fast foods, the frozen food aisle, and choose fresh vegetables and fruits. Also, by choosing foods that are low in fat and high in fiber you will have more energy for exercise.
Increasing your exercise and eating a healthier diet boosts your metabolism which helps you lose weight. By paying attention to what you eat, you can consume less calories. For more diet and weight loss tips, contact Answer is Fitness.
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