Protein diet?

Question

A friend said to really slim down, use protein suppliments (shakes etc...) and cut carbs. What do you think? What benefits does protein offer in regards to weight loss?

Answer 1

It is simply amazing the things people will try just to lose weight.... you should start out with something less instense and if you don't see results, then move up to something like very very limited carbs etc...
try this:
First thing- don't change how much you eat (unless it is WAY WAY to much), start out by changing what you are eating. If it comes in a diet option, try it. If you are drinking 1% milk, try skim (or the next percentage down), avoid juice (liquid calories are way to easy to consume and hard to get rid of).

Second thing- Watch out for when you are eating these things, often times it is better to have smaller meals and snack throughout the day.

Third thing- NEVER EAT FAST FOOD. It is essentially a slow acting poison on your body and can lead to more health problems than you can think of.

Fourth thing- if you don't exercise, start out going for walks in the park or somehting, then bring it up to a light jog (once you are comfortable), then slowley bring up the intensity.

Fifth thing- Evaluate everything you put in your mouth, (i.e. avoiding higher fat meats like ribs, pork.. try fish instead or dear or chicken... then general meat rule is that the fewer legs it had as an animal, the better it is for you). Also, think about what goes into you ask yourself, "Should I be eating this?"

Sixth thing- You don't have to be doing all this 100% of the time, treat yourself, but recognize your priorities when it comes to it and don't let "treating yourself" get out of hand.

Answer 2

Protein digests more slowly then carbs. That keeps you feeling fuller longer.

Answer 3

proteins takes more time to digest than carbs so eating protein will make you feel full for longer

Answer 4

Consume low calorie food

Answer 5

love the starbucks grande caramel frappuccino skip the whole milk and whipped cream which packs in 410 calories total and order the starbucks grande caramel frappuccino light which is only 140 calories

Answer 6

Exercise in the morning to speed up weight loss

Answer 7

create emergency packs filled with healthy foods such as nuts fruits or sliced vegetables to help you avoid unhealthy temptations

Answer 8

not only will you get in some exercise you re less likely to choose something unhealthy after a little movement

Answer 9

go shopping for new clothes wriggling into 10 pairs of skinny jeans will get your heart rate up

Answer 10

Restrict your food intake drastically will slow down your metabolism