TOP 6 UNDERCOVER BAD FOODS.
BY FITNESS GODFATHER
Hi guys welcome to the first instalment of Fitness Godfather’s “Top 6” Series! In today’s top 6 article I will be outlining the TOP 6 foods people eat which seem harmless but sabotage results!! Without further ado here is the list:
NO.1: BOOZING WHILE YOUR LOOSING!
If you are trying to loose fat or weight in general drinking alcohol is a no-no. The reasons: alcohol is high in calories, when consumed it is normally consumed at night (worst time for carbs) and lastly when alcohol is consumed by the body it is absorbed first and transported to the liver for processing leaving the carbohydrates (glucose) to be turned into body fat. It may seem obvious that beer can gain weight but even a vodka with diet coke can sabotage your results!
NO.2: "DIET FOODS"
It really makes me laugh when people think it is okay to drink diet sodas when they are dieting or even that it can help them loose weight. The reasons: these "diet" drinks taste good right? There is a reason for this they contain sweeteners which can raise blood sugar levels and also trigger appetite - not what we want when we are dieting and already craving "cheat foods".
Alternatives: sugar free flavoured water - although these waters have a small amount of sweeteners they do not have the chemical in diet drinks making them a better option. Stick with water and if you must try flavoured water.
NO.3 DIETS MUST HAVE FRUIT.
This is a huge mistake people make when dieting all the time. The reason why fruit is bad is that it contains sugars and even though they are natural they will spike your insulin levels which will make your body go into fat storing mode.
Alternatives: If you are worried about minerals and vitamins eat more vegetables and consider a multi-vitamin (consult your doctor before doing so as there can be adverse side effects).
NO.4: A SPLASH OF SAUCE IS OK.
Too many people think it is okay to have sauce with their meals for example - pasta, Chinese, curry, Indian jar sauces etc. These are full of calories and more often than not the calories are from the worst sources. The worst part is that they do not even count the calories in the sauce as part of their diet leading to weight gain not weight loss. Stay away from this mistake to keep your diet on track.
Alternatives: season your meals with salt and pepper, spices and herbs - healthier and flavoursome!
NO.5: SQUIRREL FOODS.
By this I simply mean having tiny snacks and thinking it will not affect your results. Do not "Nibble" on 5 potato chips or have one or two squares of chocolate and expect your results to stay the same. The reasons: these foods are still bad even in small portions as they are high in sugar or fat which can spike insulin levels and lead to fat storage and affect your appetite. Even healthy snacks count as calories so if you do have healthier snacks: nuts, seeds, certain beans are high in protein and healthy fats.
NO.6: INDULGING IN DAIRY.
The final food which people consume which sabotages their weight loss results is consuming dairy products. The reasons: dairy products are high in bad fats in most cases especially cheese! There are exceptions to the rule which are cottage cheese and whey protein so make these your dairy choices and if you must have milk buy skimmed milk.
