Health and Fitness

Many women think that eating close to nothing the entire day will make them lose those pounds they want to get rid of. They may be right, but if you choose starvation you may as well lose your health and even your life.

There were a lot of cases of people who starved to lose some pounds and got to the hospital because of it. Not eating means also not getting enough energy for the body to function properly, as well as not extracting the vitamins and minerals you need to stay fit.

Instead of not eating a thing whole day long you should consider eating small portions of food. You can eat half of a steak with vegetables or a salad for meal. You can also eat a fruit between meals, so that the sensation of hunger will not overwhelm you. Eating fruits, vegetables, but also fried or boiled meat and fish in small portions will bring you the necessary amount of energy, without gaining additional pounds.

A lot of nutritionists advise their patients to eat the same amount of food as they used to eat before, but divide it in small portions. This way you not feel hungry anymore and will be tempted to eat less. Another reason for which it is better to eat small portions is because if you have a plate full of food in front of you will be tempted to eat your fill. However, when there is a small amount of food you will not ask for a second portion and be satisfied with what you got.

When those people who starve reach the weight they wanted they just run to the fridge and eat how much they can. This way the put back the pounds they have just lost. If you eat moderately, your stomach will get used to it and you will not be able to eat a lot. The diet of small portions will become a lifestyle that will keep fat away.

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