“Pass The Salt” is Your Middle Name
Too much sodium can lead to big-time belly bloating and there’s a good chance you are already getting far more than you need. Psst! Trying to de-bloat? Check out 24 Ways to Shrink Your Belly in 24 Hours “Eat less processed foods high in salt, such as bread, pizza, and condiments. Focus on consuming more whole foods or foods lower in sodium,” contributes Miller. “Read the Nutrition Facts label to find how much sodium is in each serving of the food or beverage. Very Low Sodium is 35 milligrams or less per serving; Lavt natrium er 140 milligram eller mindre per portion; Nedsatt eller mindre natrium er minst 25 prosent mindre natrium per porsjon enn vanlig natriumnivå. »
You Never Miss a Post-sweat Smoothie
Que ce soit une longue période, une séance de yoga meurtrière ou un yoga chaud, c’est une erreur de penser que ce n’est pas complet sans aller au bar. “If you’re in the habit of ‘refueling’ with a protein shake or smoothie after every single workout, you may want to reconsider,” cautions St.John. « For de fleste treningsøktene som varer lengre enn en time, er det helt tilstrekkelig å spise et proteinrikt måltid etterpå. Consuming a protein shake in between is likely unnecessary and instead just increasing caloric consumption,” she adds.
You “save” Your Calories for Later
Hayim once again describes the situation so well: “You have a Tinder date tonight, so you’ve decided to save your calories for later since you will be tossing back some margaritas and guacamole.“ Hey, what’s wrong with that? Seems kinda responsible, right? “Although this makes sense in theory—consuming fewer calories total per day—it rarely works out as cleanly as we like,” Hayim spells it out for us. “By the time you get to the date, and have a drink or two, the feelings of extreme hunger rush in, and you’re grabbing for whatever you can get your hands on, which is usually foods high in calories and fat. You’re so hungry, you may even end up consuming more than a day’s worth of calories in one sitting! Plus, with alcohol in your system, your body is less able to efficiently metabolize the calories,” explains Hayim. “Instead, consume normal meals throughout the day, arrive at your date cool, calm, and collected, and enjoy your cocktail and eat responsibly.” And while you’re at it, try Bumble; it’s a cooler dating app, anyway.
You Live for Coconut Milk
“Are you going for a coconut mocha at Starbucks as a post-workout treat? parce que [you think] coconut milk is healthy?” Bedwell asks. Gah! Guilty as charged. What’s the problem, exactly? “Coconut milk is a plant-based option, but it is very high in fat and not so much in protein,” Bedwell continues. “The ideal post-workout snack has a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. This ratio helps to build muscle while burning fat. So you’d be better off with a mocha with regular low fat milk or a glass of chocolate milk, which is the post-workout choice of many professional athletes!”
You Still Don’t Have a Water Bottle Always by Your Side
Slinging back the mimosas at brunch is never a problem, but many women can go all day without a water bottle by their side. And seriously, how many times do you need to be told to drink eight glasses of eight ounces each day? “Not drinking enough water can have a negative impact on the metabolism as well as your appetite,” says Miller. “In addition, if you eat a diet rich in fiber, which is recommended, water helps move the fiber through your digestive system. A lack of water in conjunction with a high fiber diet can result in digestive issues, such as bloating and gas.” Meh on guzzling water? Try these tasty detox waters for fat burning and weight loss!
