"FIT WITH THE RIGHT FOOD"

Lies About Dieting

If you belong to the half of the population that is in a constant battle with its extra weight, you have probably encountered and attempted to follow some of the following advice, theories and promises

Myth #1: Fat makes you fat

The USA is the nation with the largest quantity of low fat and fat free foods, yet half of its population is overweight

  • BECAUSE

Fat only causes weight gain if it is denatured (!altered by chemical processes!), that is, heated or hardened. Therefore, avoid fried foods, but also hardened margarine and low fat spreads.

  • ON THE OTHER HAND

Fat makes you feel full and this feeling lasts long, that is, you keep blood sugar levels from fluctuating, which, in turn, lessens the desire for sweets and high carb snacks, a large amount of which the body actually stores as FAT.

  • THAT'S WHY YOU SHOULD:

Intake fat from plant oils, especially a daily minimum of 6 tablespoons of cold pressed oil (e.g. Olive oil), or 1-2 handfulls of nuts and/or seeds. They speed up your metabolism and protect your skin and mucus membranes.
Myth #2: Sugar free diet foods save calories and therefore help you to lose weight

What's the point of counting calories when...?

Not calories, but rather the biological amount of potential energy in the food decides whether it will be used well, poorly, or not at all.

  • THAT'S WHY:

Through the intake of artificial sugars you will under no circumstances lose weight, but rather more probably you will gain weight.

  • BECAUSE

As soon as a sweet substance touches the taste buds of the tongue, the metabolism centres receive the message that sugar or fast absorbing carbohydrates are entering the body. The pancreas shoots insulin out and the liver changes its function from a "making sugar available" mode to a "sugar storing and fat building" mode. However, since you haven't taken in any real sugar, you feel hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) and can be affected with symptoms such as dizziness, uneasiness, extreme hunger, - and this usually continues until you have taken in enought carbohydrates to catch up with the insulin overload.

  • NOTE:

If you can't satisfy your extreme craving for sweets with fresh or dried fruit, it is better to eat a slice of cake or some chocolate, than to irritate the satiatory centre for a few hours by consuming artificial sugars.

Myth #3: High Fibre Comprimates result in a fast and long lasting period of satiation

These not so inexspensive Cellulose Supplements (i.e. Matricur, CM3)without their own energy value expand in the stomache 10-40 times when mixed with a sufficient amount of liquid, and should thereby cause you to feel satiated (satisfied).

  • BUT

Expansion of the stomach is only one of the ways that signals the brain satiation. If the blood sugar levels are too low and certain vital elements elements (i.e. vitamins, minerals, enymes etc.)that are not found naturally in the cellulose, hemicellulose, gums etc. are missing, you will, despite a full stomach, still feel extreme hunger.

  • ON THE OTHER HAND:

Fibres really do satiate, but only when they are taken in as salad, whole grains, whole grain rice, potatoes, etc

  • BECAUSE:

Only then does the body receive both the satisfying long-lasting carbohydrates as well as the vital nutrients that set the metabolism into activation.
Myth # 4: During periods of fasting, protein powders or drinks prevent a decrease of muscle mass The body has a sugar storage centre in the liver and a fat storage centre under the skin and in extreme cases of obesity also in the inner organs. However, the body has no protein storage centre.
  • THAT'S WHY:

You can eat protein until you feel full/satiated, without worry about gaining weight.

During fasting, the much-despised fat reserves are attacked last. First the sugar storage centre in the liver is emptied, and then muscle mass is reduced. This may lead you to think that a high intake of protein enables you to lose weight without losing muscle mass. This is correct!

  • HOWEVER:

This works only if, during fasting you play fat-burning sports for at least 2 hours per day, so muscle is build up and not reduced. Normally, the body only uses about 10-20 % of proteins from intaken food; - the rest is recycled from metabolism.

  • THAT'S WHY

An increased intake of protein only makes sense for serious athletes.Too much animal protein for the average person strains the kidneys and vascular system and thereby leads to high blood pressure, uric acid and gout. In this way you will probably not lose weight, but will eventually have to accept a worse skin and cellulite and expect that if you gain weight again, former muscle will be replaced by fat.
Myth # 5: Enzymes help you to lose weight because they speed up metabolism The intake of enzymes leades to a reduction of inflamations, supports the pancreas and speeds up digestion and therby prevents fat from becoming fixed in place. Especially suitable are Bromelaine und Papaine.
  • BUT

Already existing fat reserves will not be attacked. These can only be mobilized by long lasting sports.
Cut down your intake! This is a long standing recommendation,
  • that can't be withstood for a long time because you will always be hungry and
  • when you return back to "normal" eating habits you will gain weight, because your body is now accustomed to the lower intake (Yo-Yo effect)

ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR LOSING WEIGHT

Before you decide to lose weight, think carefully whether you actually are overweight at all. Unfortunately, the media produce totally false images of what an ideal body should look like. Most models - both male and female- are actually underweight. For an adult in our culture these mesures are only possible if he or she is willing to remain in a state of constant hunger.

The following test is a good way of determining if you need to lose weight:

  • Can you touch your toes with your fingers, keeping your knees straight?

  • Can you remain in a crouched position with flat feet for two minutes?

  • Can you climb 5 flights of stairs easily, without experiencing a shortness of breath?

If you encounter no difficulties in performing these exercises, you are so fit that you shouldn't worry about your weight. If, despite having a normal body weight, you experience problems with this test, it's high time for a health check-up. If, after this test, you understand that you need to lose weight, then try doing so according to the following advice.

! The most important advice - drink water!

 That is, tapwater, at least 1 ½ liters per day. This alone can lead you to lose 1-2 kilograms per month.
All of the metabolic processes in our organism take place in water and this crucial liquid cannot be replaced by soups, teas, lemonades, fruit juices, milk etc. If not enouch water is consumed, the metabolism can be slowed down or blocked, preventing any weight loss. This occurs especially when water is substituted with caffeinated, carbonated, alcoholic or other drinks containing artificial sugars (aspartame). You should drink 1-2 liters of water per day and a maximum of 1 cup of tea and eventually a ½ glass of wine, and not only will your weight decrease, but also your digestion will improve and your blood pressure, cholesterol level and blood test will be normalised.

Avoid foods containing artificial ingredients.

 Preservatives slow down metabolism. Artificial flavours (especially Glutamate) and artificial sweetners (especially aspartame) interfere with feelings of satiation in your brain and cause you to eat 15-20% more

Only take medication in serious cases.

 Above all the long term medication containing betablockers, cortisone, hormones, sedatives and antidepressants frequently lead to weight gain.

Heartburn, flatulence, stomach discomfort, diarrheoa or constipation are an indication, that your digestive system is impeded. Please don't take any medicine (especially antacids and laxatives). Instead, wait and see if your your pain or discomfort is alleviated through increased water intake or eventually ground flax and oat klei. If this doesn't help, try an intestinal restoration with Sanum  Pleomorphic Remedies ( Information - Shop ) and Probiotics such as Omniflora or Bactisubtil.

A healthy digestion is the basic for a fast metabolism and slim figure.

Eat as much fresh, unprocessed foods as you like

 Fruit, salads, nuts or only lightly processed foods such as steamed vegetables, raw fish and steamed meat speed up the metabolism and digestion.

Avoid milk and lowfat milk products, especially longlasting UHT milk products and limit yourself to only a small amount of full fat products ( butter, cream, goat cheese). You should also do without all other ready made products, because they decrease your metabolism and cause to gain weight..

! And finally - exercise is mandatory!

 The above mentioned advice is most effective when practiced in combination with physical activity at least 45 minutes at a time per day. During exercise, you should never let yourself feel out of breath, because if you do, fat burning processes will be stopped. Only exercise until you feel warm. The most effective forms of exercise: walking, slow running, biking, swimming or in-line skating.

Note: The right food will speed up your metabolism and prevent overweight! - But only by exercise the fat on your hips and stomach will be changed in muscle.

Christine Amann wishes you much success!

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