Fat Loss Foods

  First things first. Despite what many people want to believe, there is no magic pill for long term weight loss. The truth is, real permanent fat loss can only happen from a change in your unhealthy eating habits and smart exercise.  Anyone who tells your different is just plain wrong.
  It is crazy to think of some foods as "fat burners" and others as "fat storers" because if you eat too much of anything you are going to gain weight. The good news is that noone can overeat fat loss foods!  What makes fat loss foods so special is the fact that they can control your hunger. They make you feel full quickly and keep you feeling fuller longer because they take longer to digest. Also, they will raise your energy. That's good news for us busy moms right? The nutrients in fat loss foods are absorbed slower and this gives you a good supply of fuel. Fat loss foods can reduce those cravings you have too because of the balance of your blood sugar.
  Fat loss foods make it almost impossible to overeat. They are high in protein, high in fiber, and also high in water. These three things will make it impossible to overeat. Just think of the doughnut and the chicken breast. Both have the same amount of calories, but one will have you craving more and your energy level will crash in 30 minutes and the other will fill you up fast and give you lasting energy. The chicken breast makes a great fat loss food. 
 How would you like to stop worrying all the time about eating less and counting those calories all the time and rather focus on eating more of the right things like fat loss foods. You can eat your fill and still remain in a caloric deficit and still lose weight. Switch your cereals for eggs, forget about that sandwich and replace it with a soup and salad with lots of veggies and lean protein. For snacks, forget about crackers and candy and replace them with fruits, protein shakes or greek yogurt. For your drinks replace that soda and sweet tea for water, unsweet tea, or coffee.
  Here is a small list for those who want to know the best fat loss foods.
1. Salmon
2.Berries
3.Bison
4.Vegetables
5.Eggs
6.Greens
7.Apples
8.Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
9.Cocoa Powder

Why Is It So Hard To Lose Fat?

 The greatest enemy that we all have to face sooner or later is time. We will all get older and with that our metabolism will slow down. This is due to hormonal changes and the aging process.  It's been proven ladies that starting in your mid twenties you will begin to lose muscle mass and gain fat every single decade. Muscle is a metabolically active tissue. What this means if you're not a fitness nerd like myself is that the loss of muscle will slow down your body's engine, your metabolism, and it will get slower so you don't burn calories as fast as you use to. If you have been dieting and on a low calorie diet as well then  muscle loss could be even worse for you. You may not be even aware that you are losing any muscle because the increase in body fat will hide it, however you can feel the difference for sure because your clothes do not fit like they use to, and have you noticed your energy level decreasing and find yourself begging for a nap in the middle of the day?

 The only way to reverse this process is by first, start exercising with weights. You heard me right ladies, lift those dumbells! A lot of women believe that muscle building is for men and that it will make you look bulky. That is absolutely not true! God didn't create the female body to look like that. So, weight training is very important when it comes to fat loss and firing up that metabolism. Also, too many of the wrong calories will add extra body fat. Drop that Coke and those potato chips and take a look at what you're putting in your mouth. Start incorporating foods that are high in protein like eggs, (my favorite) fish, chicken, and turkey. Eat your vegetables as well. As much as you can eat! Watch your sugar intake too. It's not going to kill you to have less sugar in your sweet tea! Healthy fats are great too such as peanut butter, almonds, and avocado.
 So, go lift those weights and be mindful of what you're putting in your mouth. Your lean muscle tissue is your secret weapon against fat gain. The more muscle you gain the more fat you'll lose.

Stroud Fitness
Leslie