What if I told you YOU AREN'T EATING ENOUGH TO LOSE WEIGHT

 The benefits of having a wholesome and nutritious breakfast are many, but in particular can assist with:

Ø     Weight control – reducing hunger pangs mid-morning (yes – we’re talking to you, who is reaching for that mid-morning muffin with a dollop of butter)

Ø     Weight control – kick starting the metabolism or ‘stoking the fire’ so your body more effectively metabolises other food it consumes during the day

Ø     Improved concentration

Ø     More strength and endurance to engage in physical activity

Ø     Lower cholesterol levels

Ø     Improved energy levels throughout the day

While it may seem we are saving calories by skipping breakfast, this is not an effective strategy. Typically, hunger gets the best of breakfast-skippers, and they eat more at lunch and throughout the day, which is where the ancient proverb ‘Breakfast like a King, Lunch like a Prince, Dine like a Pauper’ rings true – someone back then knew what they were talking about! Many studies, including one by the reputable Harvard Medical School, have shown that breakfast eaters tend to weigh less than breakfast skippers. How does the ‘saving calories’ theory sound now?

It is obviously worth mentioning here that most studies linking breakfast to weight control or weight loss looked at a healthy breakfast containing protein and/or whole grains, for example a mushroom and tomato omelette or a bowl of wholegrain muesli and fresh fruit -- not meals loaded with fat and calories such as a muffin (with or without the butter) or a sausage roll. Having a nutritious breakfast assists with providing the essential vitamins and minerals that you require to function properly throughout the day, in addition to replenishing the nutrients which have been depleted during your body’s rejuvenation and renewal sleep processes.

“Okay, okay …” you might say “I get it! I must have breakfast. But what should I have?”  As with any meal, it is important to have some protein, carbohydrates and also have a little fat. Here are some healthy and nutritious breakfast ideas to get you started:

Ø     Two Weetbix, hot water, ½ cup trim milk and ½ a sliced banana – or makes lots in a bowl and split between all the family for a super-fast breakfast

Ø     One pottle of low fat Greek yoghurt, 2 pieces of in-season fruit (in-season is cheaper), for example an apple, kiwifruit or mandarin and a handful of almonds – all mixed in together

Ø     Two egg whites, 1 banana (or 1 cup frozen berries), ½ cup trim milk, 1 tsp honey in a blender – a mega smoothie, and you honestly will not taste the egg whites

Ø     Two egg omelette with tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms and low fat cheese with a little wholegrain mustard and balsamic vinegar mixed together as a dressing

Ø     One piece of soy and linseed toast with 1 tbsp low fat cottage cheese, tomato and sliced spring onions

Ø     Resolution Retreats’ latest recipe – Healthy Eggs Benedict http://resolutionretreats.co.nz/eggs-benedict-good-for-you-this-recipe-is/

 

Remember to avoid baked goods and compare labels for sugar content. Some cereals are very sneaky and claim to be a healthy option, but are in fact full of sugar. To learn more about how to choose and combine elements of a healthy breakfast, visit this handy website for an in-depth run through http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/healthy-breakfast/components-of-a-healthy-breakfast.aspx

 “But I just don’t get time” you might say … “I’m just too busy in the morning”. Here are some handy tips to help you squeeze in breakfasthttp://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/healthy-breakfast/7-ways-to-squeeze-breakfast-into-your-day.aspx   

 

Good luck!

The Resolution Retreats team

 

Resolution Retreats is New Zealand's only live-in weight loss, health and wellness Retreat exclusively for women. We have designed our programmes based upon research and experience in bringing diet, exercise, treatments, therapies, therapists and education together in such a way that gives our guests the best results and the greatest opportunity to improve their lives. We give women an opportunity to get away from the stresses and temptations of their everyday lives to focus on themselves and achieving the weight loss and health goals that they have always wanted. We work on the whole package, by providing an understanding, supportive and encouraging environment to ensure that our guests leave looking and feeling their very best, armed with the education that will enable them to make positive lifestyle choices at home. Better yet, weight loss is GUARANTEED – if you do not lose weight on one of our Retreats, we will refund the entire Retreat cost – all while having a fabulous Retreat away!   http://resolutionretreats.co.nz/

 

Submitted At: 3 July 2012 3:38pm | Last Modified At: 3 July 2012 3:38pm

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Author: Resolution Retreats

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