Whenever people tell me they want to lose body fat, reduce weight, decrease stress, anxiety or blood pressure, sleep better and improve overall hormonal balance, the first thing that comes to my mind is…are they eating often enough?
People typically eat enough, but these days it seems that all of the calories are packed in one or two meals.
Many are even scared to eat because they fear even more weight gain.
Those who tend to lose weight, body fat and balance their hormones seem to understand that you need to EAT TO LOSE.
Three Keys to Success:
- Eat every 2-4 hours; based upon scientific evidence! Never go hungry or full
- Plan and prepare
- Balance all of your meals with protein and fat
Grazing every 2-4 hours without going hungry or full is the key to success. There is a great amount of scientific literature to back up this claim.
For some interesting facts about the benefits of food frequency go to:
http://www.brienshamp.com/2009/02/15/food-preparation-clinics-healthy-snack-recipes/
Brien Shamp brings you 22 years of experience as a Body Transformation Expert, Personal Trainer, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, Massage Therapist, Strength Coach for College & Pro Athletes and Reiki Practitioner. In 2011 he was nominated one of the top ten trainers in the country. Brien has a degree in Biomechanics from UC Davis and extensive graduate studies in Exercise Physiology from SF State. Brien won first place in the Met-Rx World’s Best Personal Trainer Contest in 1999 and was nominated Best in the Bay by KRON 4 for Weight Loss in 2009. He is an active author in Parenting on the Peninsula, Ms. Fitness Magazine and his FREE Blog with thousands of subscribers at www.BrienShamp.com.
