The best time for dieting
and fat loss
Despite
what many people say the best time for dieting is when you think you can
give it your best effort. It all depends on what your priorities are. For
example if you are looking for an exercise program, you must first see
where you can fit it in to your daily or weekly schedule. If you work from 9 to
5, then getting up early in the morning to workout, would best suit your needs.
Different people have different needs and schedules and what suits you may not
suit someone else. When deciding what is the best time for you, think about
what suits your individual needs and not someone else. The same thing goes
for dieting. Only start when you feel you are ready and then give it
your best shot. Don’t let other people pressure you to do it. Only you can
determine what will work best for fat loss.
Once
you decide to begin dieting there are still are a few additional things
to keep in mind. In order to recover from intense training sessions you must
consistently consume a wide variety of healthy food. One of the best times to
begin is during a vacation. It’s a misconception that being on a vacation means
you have to pig out and eat a lot. But look at it this way, when you are on
vacation you are free of all the stress and tension of work. Being free of
distractions is a great time to start an exercise program and more
important, reorganize your eating habits.
One
mistake many people make is starting a diet by drastically cutting calories.
This rarely works as the more extreme the diet the more unlikely it will be to
sustain. Instead you should begin by setting small but attainable goals and
then slowly modify your eating as you reach these goals. For example set a goal
of being more conscious of your eating habits when you are around others in
social settings.
The
role of insulin in dieting and fat loss is also very important.
Skipping meals or going long periods of time without eating plays havoc with
insulin levels. According to researchers at the Long Island Jewish Medical and
Research Center, excessive insulin increases your body’s fat-storing abilities.
In addition, insulin inhibits the body from releasing energy from fats and also
increases the livers production of cholesterol.
The
way to prevent rapid changes in insulin levels is to eat four to six small
meals per day, separated by only two to three hours. This keeps insulin levels
relatively stable and decreases fat storage.
Even
though dieting is important for fat loss, keep in mind that an exercise
program plays a major role as well. In fact both diet and exercise are in
many ways related. People who exercise consistently find it much easier to
follow consistent eating habits. One of the best times to exercise is in the
morning when there are fewer distractions. Many people who workout early in the
morning report that doing so makes it much easier to eat healthier throughout
the day.
Keep in mind that early morning workouts may not suit
your daily schedule. The most important thing is that you train at some point
during the day. Good health cannot be attained if the person does not follow a
consistent training routine and eat properly.
