Here are the 8 things you better not eat / drink, if you want to lose weight:
1. Pure carbohydrates
Those who only eat rice crackers, dry cereal flakes or bread will fall into the trap! The body gets into a veritable sugar intoxication and sends the sugar immediately into the bloodstream. This leads to the release of insulin, which should lower the blood sugar level again. The problem with it: The blood sugar does not fall back to the normal value, but much deeper. The result: nasty cravings! To quickly get back to energy, you often resort to sugary foods.
Of course, carbohydrates are not an absolute no-no, just note two things:
• Those who like to snack should, on the one hand, choose a good mix of carbohydrates, healthy fats and proteins.
• High-fiber carbohydrates are digested much more slowly, causing only insignificant increases in insulin levels. An insulin low and associated cravings thus remains.
2. Frozen meals
So that the deep-frozen meals are long-lasting, food corporations like to enrich these with sodium. Sodium is a natural preservative that stores water in the body. As a result, the stomach is bloated and you can see no diet progress, even if you should have lost a few pounds. Furthermore, frozen meals are often pressed into small, handy boxes.
Although the meal appears small, it is still supposed to saturate. Therefore, these small boxes often hide masses of calories. The brain gets tricked and thinks a small meal means little energy for the body. Therefore, these non-saturating fatteners should rarely be consumed or spiced up with fresh ingredients. Serving on a plate is far better for the eye (and brain!).
3. Too much concentrated fiber at once
The body needs fiber - it stimulates digestion and saturates over a longer period of time (see point 1).
Not recommended, however, are fiber bombs such as psyllium. You may be able to (if not carefully dosed) lead to bloating and indigestion.
Say: to achieve exactly the opposite effect as originally desired. Therefore, one can only initially advise only homeopathic doses.
Better: to change the diet in general to a high-fiber diet.
Say: put on fruit and especially vegetables with every meal. Fruits / vegetables are naturally high in fiber and water, which works well against possible constipation and digestive problems - in a natural and gentle way.
4. Fat Reduced Products
Those who eat reduced fat, take the risk to eat more. Just knowing that the meal contains less fat may lower the inhibition threshold. As fat is a flavor carrier, food companies often add more sugar to reduced-fat meals. So if you use reduced-fat products, you eat more often and more sugary (insulin roller coaster!). If yogurt and co, then the normal (full) fat variant.
5. Juices
Already for a small glass of orange juice almost 4 oranges would have to be squeezed. Are you full afterwards? Probably less.
4 (!) Oranges, on the other hand, are much more satiating, which is mainly due to the fiber / fiber of the fruit, which is lost in the juice. Here again: less fiber - less (long-lasting) saturation. Not ideal.
6. Artificially sweet drinks
Lemonade without sugar, which nevertheless tastes sweet, is enriched with sweeteners. Just like frozen foods, the artificial sweeteners boost blood sugar levels - cravings are coming again.
The better choice: mineral water (with carbonic acid it takes more space in the stomach) + sliced fruit (optional vegetables).
A carafe of water with fresh orange slices (to be eaten overnight) tastes fresh and provides the real taste.
My favorite mix: water + ginger + lime + cucumber
7. Alcohol
Alcohol is a fat burning obstruction. I do not have to say more, right?)
Of course, there are cocktails that have fewer calories than others, but in principle, alcohol always works against your weight loss plans, because it contains many calories that neither saturate nor contain nutrients.
And at the top thrown over all good intentions drunk faster overboard.
"Come with the burger! I feel HUNGER again! "
Not good ...
8. Coffee
No question: Coffee can boost your metabolism and start your day full of energy. Also, (black) coffee can be appetite-inhibiting and more than useful as a booster before training. However, drinking coffee can also reduce the body's sensitivity to insulin and increase blood glucose levels. The result: unexpected food cravings.
Every person reacts differently sensitively to caffeine. But if you are one of the more sensitive people, it may be helpful to reduce consumption and / or switch to tea and other hot drinks.
If you still need help in matters of weight-gain, please let me know!