Four Ways to EAT MORE and Boost Metabolism, Get Off Sugar, and Have More Energy – GWC Mag

Imagine indulging in a huge plate filled with mouthwatering, flavorful foods that smell and taste amazing. Each mouthful leaves you feeling invigorated and satisfied. The best part is, you’ve been boosting your metabolism by eating like this every day, and you look and feel your best. 

As an online weight loss coach, I’ve been committed to empowering and guiding women toward healthier lifestyles by eating more. Throughout my career, my clients have achieved success by embracing four techniques for weight loss. Join me as I explore four lesser-known scientific methods to help you rev up your metabolism, get off sugar, and have more energy all while eating more (not less) every day.

Method 1: Strategically Pair Foods to Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes and Fat Storage

Since digesting food is the most energy-absorbing process your body goes through, it only makes sense that you would want to streamline the process whenever possible.

I consistently advise my clients to consider food combinations in their daily meals. Being aware of the distinct qualities and properties each food contains allows for advantages when those certain foods are paired and digested. 

Since various foods digest at different rates, it’s important to combine a quickly digestible food with a slower one to prevent the rapid blood sugar spike that occurs with fast digestion, often resulting in weight gain through fat storage.

Balance blood sugar and burn more fat by pairing these foods, instead of eating them alone:

• Apple with peanut butter
• Dried fruit with nuts or seeds
• Smoothie with protein powder
• Sweet potato with broccoli or green beans

The first food will elevate your blood sugar, and the second one will help stabilize it. You mustn’t eat the food that is listed first alone. However, pairing it with the second food will lower your blood sugar while increasing your metabolism.

Method 2: Add Quality Macronutrients and Metabolism-boosting Spices

Just like food combining, it’s important to pay close attention to the quality of food you eat. The three macronutrients, fats, carbs, and protein, all affect your body in different ways. It’s important to add MORE of these to your day.

Because protein is notably the most satiating of the three macronutrients, I’ve introduced a concept called “Protein MORE” to my clients. Since protein digests slowly, boosting your intake will help you stay fuller longer, consume fewer calories, and Support weight loss without intentionally restricting anything.

Incorporating slimming carbohydrates and less healthy fats into a plate full of protein and fiber-rich vegetables during each meal will boost your metabolism. This approach provides your body with high-quality, nutrient-rich foods, all while managing calorie intake and enabling fat burning simultaneously.

One way to add even more quality (and flavor) to your meals is to use metabolism-boosting spices to enhance taste. Whether you’re seasoning protein, spicing up your veggies, or adding them to healthy carbs, these spices offer multiple benefits with a delicious twist. Aim for a pinch of approximately 0.5 teaspoons per 2-4 servings to enjoy their perks.

• Cinnamon and turmeric reduce inflammation.
• Cayenne pepper and black pepper increase calorie burning.
• Cumin burns belly fat.

Method 3: Fill Your Plate Using My “Fat-Burning Food Framework”

Portion size helps establish a balanced diet effortlessly. Adding the right amounts of protein, vegetables, healthy fats, and slimming carbs, you’ll be able to efficiently monitor your calorie intake and make sure you’re getting the proper nutrients at every meal so your body can be a fat-burning powerhouse.

I created a straightforward “Fat-Burning Framework” that eliminates the need for calorie counting and simplifies decision-making, contributing to the sustainability of this approach.

My Fat Burning Framework gives a visual of how to best combine your foods for maximum benefit.

• Protein should play the lead role at every meal filling 40-50% of your plate each time.  
• Vegetables should be at each meal and make up 40-50% (or about 1 cup) of your plate.
• Slimming/healthy carbs should be in no more than two meals and only 10% of your plate. 
• Healthy fats should be eaten in moderation since they’re dense in calories, but when you include them, they should make up no more than 10% of your plate. 

Typically, I advise my clients to eat their full serving of carbs each day by lunch and save the healthy fats for bedtime to ensure a good night’s sleep.

Method 4: Incorporate Meal Timing into Your Routine

Choosing what to eat when can also affect the efficiency of your digestive system. To elevate your fat-burning potential, consider integrating food timing strategies.

For example:

• Avoid eating late at night to allow your body to burn calories before it goes into rest mode.
• Have healthy carbs such as quinoa or couscous exclusively during lunch to ensure you have time to burn them off efficiently. 
• Eat a salad and any protein before adding pasta to your meal. Something as simple as saving your carbs for last can significantly reduce blood sugar spikes. 
• Instead of eating a sandwich all at once, have it open-faced and eat the veggies first, saving the bread until last. When consumed together, foods can trigger higher blood sugar spikes. However, consuming the fat component first leads to fewer spikes.

These food timing practices can balance blood sugar levels and boost metabolism. 

It is Possible to Eat More & Weigh Less!

Forget trend diets, artificial supplements, and unsustainable eating habits. Instead, develop a lifestyle built on knowledge and powered by results. Enjoy sustainable meals, composed of fresh ingredients, natural flavors, and real food. By properly combining foods, eating the right kinds in the right portions, and at the right times, you’ll be able to achieve weight loss success and more importantly, a healthier life.

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