Friday, October 28, 2011

Got a Rumbly in Your Tumbly?


It is almost that time of the day again...LUNCH TIME!  And to be quite honest I have been starving for the last 35 mins.  I do my best to eat a good breakfast but usually I end up with cereal and milk which depending on the cereal isn't necessarily that bad of a choice but mine lacks one of the key components to feeling satisfied....FIBER.  My poor cereal only has 2 grams of fiber per serving which is not nearly enough and thus I end up with the stomach growls until 12pm when I can devour my lunch.
Here are some tips so that you don't end up with the rumbly in your tumbly :)
  • Eat lean protein every morning - people who do this lose more weight over time than those who chose a high carb breakfast such as with a bagel and more importantly stay fuller longer. 
  • Choose the right carbs - Meaning choose whole wheat or whole grain breads over refined carbs such as white bread and pasta.  Doing so will help keep insulin levels in check and since complex carbs have more fiber you will stay fuller longer.
  • Snack wisely - It may seems counter productive to eat snacks since we are trying to limit our calories/intake of food but eating 1 to 2 snacks a day is beneficial to regulate your metabolism and help you to not binge during the day.  Try having some almonds, a yogurt, a handful of pretzels, all these are low in calories and will help keep hunger at bay.
How do you deal with hunger pangs?  What are some of your favorite foods that keep you going all day long?

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