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Keeping Up On New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions

When it comes to the satiety index, carbohydrates score quite low (around 50), while many proteins and fats score over 100. I’m sure you’ve heard that “a calorie is just a calorie” when it comes to weight loss programs. That is, eating a 2000-calorie bag of potato chips or any other food that contains 2000 calories will have the same effect on your body: weight gain.

If you’re struggling, you can get the help you need with these tips. Resisting junk food is always a tough battle, but there are ways to make it easier. First off, keep in mind that your taste buds will get used to the new foods you’re eating. The more you try, the more your taste will adjust. There’s no use forcing yourself to choke down healthy food that tastes bad to you. That’s just wasting your time. If you’ve made a commitment to eating better, try to find foods that have the flavors you enjoy. For example, try a variety of fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. If you’re trying to eat more protein, a good piece of meat will be a good option. If you’re trying to move away from meats, fish is a good option.

The truth about junk food is:

  • Because of the way junk food is processed, eating junk food doesn’t always make you fat.
  • In some cases, junk food can be an excellent source of nutrients.
  • Junk food doesn’t always have a lot of calories.
  • In some cases, eating junk food can actually help you lose weight.

Probiotics

There’s a lot of promise in probiotics, prebiotics, fiber, and plant-based proteins. By the time you’ve finished reading this article, you’ll know why these four microbes are good for weight loss programs and have some suggestions for foods to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Interest in the field of health probiotics began in the 1920s, when Elie Metchnikoff, a Nobel Prize winner in medicine, proposed that the overgrowth of “harmful microbes” in the large intestines was the root cause of many diseases.

Putting It All Together

Besides your weight loss goal, you should also set a goal for how you plan to lose weight. Whether you plan on focusing on healthier eating habits, exercise, or a combination of the two, having a goal will help you stick to it. If you are like many people, you have likely tried weight loss programs before and have failed. The experience can be discouraging, but try not to let go of your desire to lose weight.

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