Losing a few pounds is not easy, and keeping them off is even harder. But by being aware of what you consume and following a good exercise and nutrition plan, you can dramatically improve your health through weight management.
• Write down everything you eat, as well as serving sizes, for one week. This can help you figure out what kind of meal pattern you’re comfortable with, as well as reveal how much you are actually eating.
• Calculate if your calorie intake for that week was within the recommended limits (around 2500 calories for an active, average man). If you went over, it’s time to make some cuts.
• Avoid drinking calories and drink plenty of water. Many men don’t realize that beverages are often loaded with empty calories. Even fortified waters can contain as many calories as a can of soda.
• Eat a wider variety of food in smaller serving sizes. Don’t deny yourself your favorite foods, but eat them in moderation.
• Set regular mealtimes and stick with them. Don’t starve and then binge. By skipping meals and then playing catch-up, you could end up promoting more fat storage and lowering your metabolism due to fluctuating insulin and blood sugar levels.
• Protein is more filling than carbohydrates and tends to have fewer calories, making it an excellent diet choice. However, make sure it’s “good protein,” low in saturated fat: fish, lean beef and pork, white-meat poultry, eggs, nuts and beans.
• Exercise regularly…and we emphasize regularly (3-4 times a week). Diet alone will not get your body in the shape it needs to be in. Add strength-building exercises a few times a week: as you build up muscle tissue, you’ll be burning more calories.
• Take Thermogenic Formula Advanced Supplement in the morning to help promote greater weight loss and Advanced CLA Supplement Formula in the afternoon to help improve lean muscle growth.
For more weight management tips, email experts@menscience.com.