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Article Title: How ‘Eating Smart’ Can Help You Lose Weight
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How ‘Eating Smart’ Can Help You Lose Weight
Copyright © 2004 Steve Preston
Fast Fitness
http://www.fast-fitness.net



Are you one of the thousands of people out there wondering what
the real secrets of eating right are? With so many fad diets
and gimmicks available on the TV and in the media today, it's
hard to sort out fact from fiction.

You can choose a diet geared toward weight loss that is simple
and easy to follow, and you don't have to spend hundreds of
dollars on supplements to do it.

How do you know how to eat smart?


FOOD COMBINING

I'm not talking about complex strategies of mixing A foods with
B foods here. What you really need to focus on to lose weight
in ensuring that you always combine protein, carbohydrates and
fats during meals.

No matter what meal you are eating, it is important that you
eat a small portion of protein, fat and carbohydrate at each
sitting. If you eat a meal that is simply one or the other,
such as a plate of pasta with no protein, you are only partially
supplying your body with the nutrients it needs to function.
You are also only partially fueling your metabolism, which needs
proper fuel in order to burn fat.

If you are consistently feeling sluggish and lackluster during
the day, consider adjusting your dietary intake and ensure that
you are consuming at least one food that contains each of these
important nutrients.


THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER

Believe it or not, drinking more water will help you lose
weight. Most people walk around in a state of semi-dehydration.
In fact, if you feel thirsty chances are you are not drinking
enough water. Your body needs water to flush out toxins and
process fats. Drink too little water and your body will be
'tricked' into thinking its hungry too, and you're likely to
eat more than you would if you were properly hydrated.

If you're not drinking 8 10 oz glasses of water every day,
you're not drinking enough and you may be sabotaging your
weight loss. Remember that your body is partially made up
of water, and it needs water to function efficiently and
burn calories.


TAKE YOUR VITAMINS

Vitamins and minerals are important to healthy metabolic
functioning. Vitamin C and the B vitamins also help your
metabolism function effectively and efficiently. Consider
supplementing if you are not getting an adequate supply in
your diet. Studies also suggest that intense stress and
environmental pollutants may negatively impact your energy
level, inhibiting your ability to workout efficiently. The
B vitamins in particular are well known for combating stress
and providing energy.


EAT SMART

I can't emphasize enough the importance of eating clean. The
best thing you can do to lose weight and keep your metabolism
running efficiently is to eat several small meals per day. By
eating five to six smaller but highly nutritious meals every
day, you'll provide your body with an ongoing supply of
essential nutrients and energy. Your metabolism will be
constantly at work, burning calories and fat. You need to
eat often because your body also requires constant energy
during the day.

Also remember to avoid processed foods and high sugar products
throughout the day. By simply cutting out excess sugars and
avoiding the bread basket at dinner, you'll shed pounds more
efficiently and swiftly.

Losing weight doesn't have to be a challenge, for the most part
it is common sense. Eat clean, eat smart and lose weight!



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Steve Preston, President of Fast Fitness has been training and
counseling clients for 15 years. He offers personal fitness
training, metabolic testing and customized fitness and nutrition
plans. His new guide "How to Build a Leaner, Firmer Body in Six
Weeks" teaches clients how to drop pounds and lose weight working
out just 12 minutes per day. http://www.12minuteworkout.com
You can read more about his guide and his other fitness guides
and services at: http://www.fast-fitness.net
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