Tips from a trainer

I have friend who is a personal fitness trainer and is willing to answer questions for me. When I asked why do I get hungry in the afternoon he gave me these tips

1. Don't skip breakfast

Eat protein and carbohydrates to give your body the fuel it needs to go and do what you are asking of it.

2. Drink plenty of water

You should drink at least 64 oz of water a day, when working out you should up your water intake.

To help me keep track of how much water I’m drinking I do one of the following

s Put a rubber band around your glass; if you’re using an 8 oz cup put 8 bands, 12 oz 6 bands, 16 oz 4 bands. After you finish a cup of water remove a rubber band, when all the bands are gone then you know you have drank plenty of water. You can keep track with magnets on the refrigerator.

s Fill a pitcher with the amount of water you need for the day and refill your cup only from that pitcher, when the pitcher is empty you have reached your goal.

3. Do not skip snacks - best time to eat fresh fruit and veg. (throw in yogurt, string cheese, or cottage cheese)

Eat a snack even if you are not hungry. I know that sounds wrong. The point of snacking is to keep you from getting hungry and running out of fuel. When you get hungry that is when you start eating the wrong stuff and over eating at meals.

4. AVOID sugar in all foods and drinks

Give up soda and sugary drinks. Read the labels on all your drinks 9 grams or less

5. Lose the complex and starchy carbohydrates in last meal of the evening

You are not as active in the evening so these carbs end up turning to sugar and working against all your hard work during the day.