26/04/2010 21:03:35
gymnag_Rob
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In order to lose/maintain weight the type of food you choose and when you eat it, is very important. Here are some guidelines I find useful and hope you will too:
The main thing is to avoid refined carbohydrates, saturated fats and cut out sugar.
Aim to eat fish, meat, lots of vegetables, salads, nuts, seeds and fruit.
Avoid sugar altogether, go easy on starchy foods such as bread, rice, pasta and potatoes and eat the least refined versions such as wholemeal, seeded bread, brown rice, etc
Spread carbohydrates out throughout the day and eat them with proteins and fats. This will slow the rate carbs leave the stomach and reduce the rise in blood sugar while the protein and fat will leave you feeling full for longer.
Get most of your carbohydrate from vegetables and salads and some fruit (probaly best to avoid concentrated versions such as dried fruit ,smoothies or juice unless shortly before, during or immediately after exercise).
Some fruit tends to be higher on the glycaemic index aim to eat it more before, during and immediately after a exercise. Also following exercise have some protein to help recovery.
Eat regularly to keep your metabolic rate up.
Eat plenty of good fats such as oily fish, olive oil and nuts but be aware that they can be high calorie.
As a general rule try to eat as much wholefood as possible while avoiding highly processed foods.
Be wary of certain foods masquerading as healthy foods such as many breakfast cereals or health bars, etc, etc
edited by gymnag_Rob on 27/04/2010
edited by gymnag_Rob on 18/09/2010
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