The 3-step plan to do here it is:
- Reduce your appetite significantly.
- Make you lose weight fast, without being hungry.
- Improve your metabolic health at the same time
Step 1 – Cut Back on Sugars
The most important part is to cut back on suger
These are the foods that stimulate secretion of insulin the most. If you didn’t know already, insulin is the main fat storage hormone in the body.
Another benefit of lowering insulin is that your kidneys shed excess sodium and water out of your body, which reduces bloat and unnecessary water weight.
It is not uncommon to lose up to 4.5kg or 10 pounds in the first week of eating this way, both body fat and water weight.
The low-carbohydrate group is eating until fullness, while the low-fat group is calorie restricted and hungry.
Cut the carbohydrates, lower your insulin and you will start to eat less calories automatically and without hunger.Step 2 – Eat Protein, Fat and Vegetables
Each one of your meals should include a protein source, a fat source and low-carbohydrate vegetables. Constructing your meals in this way will automatically bring your carbohydrate intake into the recommended ranges of 20-50 grams per day.
Protein Sources:
- Meat : Beef, chicken, pork, lamb, bacon, etc.
- Fish and Seafood : Salmon, trout, shrimps, lobsters, etc.
- Eggs – Omega-3 enriched or pastured eggs are best.
Low-Carbohydrate Vegetables:
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Spinach
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Swiss Chard
- Lettuce
- Cucumber
- Celery......,etc.
Fat Sources:
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Avocado oil
- Butter
- Tallow
Step 3 – Lift Weights 3 Times Per Week
You don’t need to exercise to lose weight on this plan, but it is recommended.
The best option is to go to the gym 3-4 times a week.
Do a warm up, lift weights, then stretch.
If you’re new to the gym, ask a trainer for some advice.
By lifting weights, you will burn a few calories and prevent your metabolism from slowing down, which is a common side effect of losing weight.
Studies on low-carbohydrate diets show that you can even gain a bit of muscle while losing significant amounts of body fat.
If lifting weights is not an option for you, then doing some easier cardio workouts like running, jogging, swimming or walking will suffice.