Iron Maniacs - Fitness Tips

1. SKIPPING MEALS OR SNACKS Not eating can wreck with your body’s ability to control your appetite. But it also destroys willpower, which is just as harmful. If you skip breakfast or a healthy snack, your brain doesn’t have the energy to say no to the inevitable chowfest. So skipping a feed helps turn us into gluttons at night. Your starving brain “just doesn't have the fuel it needs to keep you on track, monitoring your diet.” 2. SPEED-EATING Use the nondiet approach: you’re not denying yourself food, you’re just eating it more slowly. Savouring it. Allowing your body some time so you don’t keep eating when you’re full. 3. EATING OUT ON WEEKENDS Within 3 days, the saturated fat blunts or blocks the ability of leptin to regulate food intake and body weight, So a Friday to Sunday of burgers, fries, and wings may signal your brain to overeat on Monday. your reward for a healthy week should be one cheat meal, not an entire weekend of them. 4....

Microwave omelette Ingredients 2 large eggs Pinch of salt and pepper 1 tsp cold water Butter Method Beat the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Place 1 tbsp of butter in a shallow micro-proof dish and melt in the microwave on HIGH for 10 seconds. Pour in the egg mixture, stand pie dish on an upturned plate in the microwave and cook on MEDIUM-HIGH for 40 seconds. Use fork to draw the outside of the cooked egg into the centre of the dish and microwave on MEDIUM for a further 1 minute 40 seconds. Stand for 1 minute before serving. Two Minute Scrambled Eggs Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons shredded cheese salt, pepper, and any other herbs you choose to use Directions: Coat a 12 oz. microwave safe coffee mug or other dish with cooking spray. Add eggs and milk and beat till blended. Microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave until eggs are almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer. Top w...

Going on a high- protein diet  may help you tame your  hunger , which could help you lose  weight . You can try it by adding some extra protein to your meals. Give yourself a week, boosting protein gradually. Remember, calories still count. You'll want to make good choices when you pick your protein. If you plan to add a lot of protein to your diet, or if you have  liver  or  kidney disease , check with your doctor first. The Best Protein Sources Choose protein sources that are nutrient-rich and lower in  saturated fat  and calories, such as: Lean meats Seafood Beans Soy Low-fat dairy Eggs Nuts and seeds It's a good idea to change up your protein foods. For instance, you could have salmon or other fish that's rich in omega-3s, beans or lentils that give you fiber as well as protein, walnuts on your salad, or almonds on your oatmeal. How much protein are you getting? Here's how many grams of protein are in these fo...