Flat Abs And Sexy Muscles

Be A Meal Freak = Flat Abs & Sexy Muscles!
Copyright © 2005 Catherine Zidell
NShape Online

Psst . . . listen up! Want flat abs and some sexy muscles? Then you have to consider becoming a Meal Freak.

Meal Freaks obtain leanness and tone from muscle, they're fairly conscious of how often they ingest nutrients to build muscle and burn fat. Fasting, or going too long without food, forces the body to store fat. Your body thinks it is starving and hangs on to body fat for survival in preparation of the fast. This is our built in computer that allowed us to survive the elements as cavemen.

Meal Freaks know that it is important to consume a small balanced meal every two to three hours. Digesting food requires energy which generates internal heat and therefore stimulates your bodies' metabolism. The nutrients are constantly supplying your muscles with amino acids from protein for building, and glycogen from carbohydrates for energy. The added benefit is a steady blood sugar level that burns fat.

Overeating produces high insulin levels which create low blood sugar that in turn forces the body to store fat. This makes you weak, irritable, sleepy and overweight. Ever notice how you just want to snooze after your plate of pasta for lunch or that enormous holiday dinner? Overeating stretches the stomach, which means that your tummy is not going to be flat, not to mention that you'll want to eat more food.

The most important meal of the day? B-R-E-A-K-F-A-S-T! With 7-8 hours of sleep behind you, you then break a "fast" when you eat breakfast. Remember, fasting slows the metabolism. Instead of taking some fat burner magic pill, eat breakfast as the better alternative. Try a small bowl of oatmeal and some egg whites, protein shake or low fat/sugar smoothie.

With breakfast out of the way, you can concentrate on the other 5-6 meals for the day, of which 2-3 of these need to be consumed with solid food that consist of a protein source, a vegetable and a carbohydrate in small portions. You can insert a mid day and bedtime snack of easily digested foods like cottage cheese, fruit or vegetables. Use meal replacement shakes occasionally yet remember this: the body leans itself better when a whole food protein is used versus a manufactured protein that is found in your protein shakes. Just make sure the shakes have a good quality protein source, like whey or egg protein and some carbohydrates for steady blood sugar and energy. Watch your labels for excessive fat and sugar content.

Some of you are saying, "I can't possibly eat all of that in one day!" Most of you are getting more calories and food from your lunch and dinner alone. Once you have started stoking the fat burning machine, you'll start to feel hungry every two to three hours. It takes being a clock watcher and a little planning at first but soon your body will start to take on a leaner appearance and you'll be looking forward to your next meal or snack.

Eating more meals allows you to ingest a greater variety of foods, which will lead to better health and longetivity. When we eat the same foods over and over we can develop allergies or sensitivities to these foods. When this happens the immune system is compromised and the body doesn't fight off infections. It also makes fat burning difficult.

Know your downfalls and plan your meals so that you don't fall victim to hunger. This is the biggest advantage of to eating more often. Let yourself get hungry and all your efforts go right out the window. Plan your mini meals and snacks the night before or the next morning. Be prepared and once this is done often enough it will become a healthy habit.

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Catherine "Cat" Zidell is a 50 year old, nationally recognized personal fitness trainer, health & nutrition coach and figure competitor. Her company, NSHAPE, is based in Dallas Texas, yet Cat touches many people coast to coast through her virtual fitness and coaching classes and live seminars. For more information on Cat & NSHAPE, contact her at: mailto:cat@nshapeonline.com or visit her at: www.nshapeonline.com

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