Weightloss

Have you ever known anyone to struggle with weight issues? Why is it so difficult? Is there an answer that is not a gimmick? What does this have to do with chiropractic? One of the biggest mistakes many people make, is relying upon the scale. Exercise builds calorie-burning muscle, and muscle weighs more than fat. The scale reading may be higher, but a pound of muscle takes up less room than a pound of fat, which means you can wear a size smaller.

Weight loss is simply math. One pound of fat is 3,500 calories; to lose it, one must create a 3,500 calorie deficit meaning less foods and more exercise. The concept that a “fat-free diet” is best for weight-loss, is incorrect. As long as it’s “good” fat like avocado, fat is satiating and helps weight-loss.

How am I supposed to lose and maintain weight, when I’m hungry all of the time? By filling up on a high volume of low-calorie foods that are high in water and in fibers. How about this? A large salad with chicken, avocado and brown rice, plus non-creamy soup. Yum! This is the same number of calories, none of which are healthy that are in just a few cookies.

Let’s play jeopardy. This beverage is one of the sneakiest sources of calories, sugar and/or chemical sweeteners? Hint: It’s fizzy. What is soda? It’s dangerously unhealthy stuff. Break the habit by switching to plain sparkling water, flavored with a bit of natural, organic fruit juice. Refreshing!