Who doesn’t want to be in top shape? I bet you do. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as you’d expect it to be. The good news is that it’s not that hard either. All you need is a little desire, a little commitment, and belief in yourself. This article is as much for those who have been following a diet and exercise plan as it is for those looking for one. If you are one of the first, you might notice that after following any diet and exercise plan, its effects begin to wear off after 5 or 6 months onwards. This is where most people also start to lose hope and give up on their goal altogether.
It should be noted that the human body is extremely complex and intelligent, adapting to changes quite quickly. However, if you’re working toward your weight loss goal, you’ll want your body to keep changing (ie, keep losing weight) until you reach your goal. This means that every X amount of time, you must change your diet and exercise plan in order to trick your body into continuing to lose weight.
This article is not about a secret formula or a unique scheme that promises you the weight loss you want. This article tries to give you clarity on how weight loss works and how your body responds over a period of time. Regardless of the health plan you’re following and as long as you’re happy with it, all you need to do is skew it slightly with alternatives and substitutes. For example, if you’re going to have a certain amount of protein and fat, don’t rely solely on meat. Spread your weakness on meats, fish and shellfish, eggs and plant-based proteins. Likewise, if you only cook in olive and coconut oil, try butter and avocado oil once in a while.
If you’re used to having scrambled eggs for breakfast, try combining it with diced tomatoes and chopped yellow bell pepper. Some alternatives include whole wheat bread with unsalted peanut butter, blueberry bran flakes, and apple-almond pancakes. These are all good breakfast substitutes if you’re on a weight loss mission with a busy schedule.
What this will do is provide variety to your body and digestive system, therefore preventing you from adjusting and settling on one type of food all the time, allowing you to achieve your goal and do it quickly.
