Healthy Tips to Tone Up Your Stomach
18 Jan 2014 by Danielle Carella in Ego, Fitness, Fitness, Health, Health
We don’t always get the attention we deserve when it comes to weight loss as most ads are targeted towards women, BUT that doesn’t mean men don’t want to lose weight!
Did you know that men are much more susceptible to gaining weight around the waist than women are? And with that extra belly fat comes a fluctuation of health problems including, but not limited to, an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and much more.
So, to help all you shed a few pounds and just get healthier (or even help those New Year’s resolutions stay on the right track!), below are some helpful weight loss tips courtesy of bistroMD, a leading diet-delivery service.
Top 5 Weight Loss Tips for Men:
1. Weigh yourself often:
Weighing yourself too often used to be seen as discouraging, but studies show that it actually helps you take accountability and keep yourself on track.
2. Turn off the TV:
It’s no secret that men are notorious TV watchers and scientists have recently determined that simply seeing food can trigger a physiological “feed me response.” All of those McDonalds ads that make your mouth water may not be the best idea when it comes to weight-loss.
3. Beware taste bud betrayal:
Hunger tricks up and increases our taste sensitivity to sweet and salty substances. Have you ever noticed that vending machine snacks come in two flavors: salty or sweet? So does every snack aisle, ever. Next time you’re hungry and you’re craving a sweet and salty snickers bar, grab some healthy fruit or vegetables instead.
4. Seize the day:
Believe it or not, long summer days can help you lose weight. Starting in May, the days get longer, so it’s more likely to still be light out when you get home. Go for a run! Don’t make excuses. Exercising during the summer months is more beneficial than exercising during the winter because the short, cold days knock your serotonin levels out of whack, causing increased hungry cravings.
5. Try a diet delivery program:
A diet delivery program will help regulate what you eat and how much you eat, as the typical American portion size is too much. A diet delivery program will pick out healthy ingredients and select delicious recipes that will help you lose weight and all you need to do is heat it up in the microwave for a few minutes and enjoy!
bistroMD offers an innovative diet delivery program with the option five or seven days’ worth of delicious and healthy entrees (ranging from $130-160), delivered straight to your door, and you also have the option of adding a few great-tasting snacks!