While
we're all enjoying the holidays, we can also look ahead to the 1-st
of the year and all those resolutions.
We'll
go all out to diet and exercise.
But
a national nutrition expert and Tulsa trainer say dieting is a
mistake.
The
say we need to change how we look at eating.
Clint
Howard, of Tulsa Fitness Systems, says we need to think of food as
fuel.
Too
many people make a mistake, when they decide to starve themselves to
lose weight.
He
says when you do that you'll be hungry, lethargic and unable to
pursue a healthy exercise plan.
He
says a good diet and exercise are crucial and you can't have one
without the other.
Nutritionist
and Fitness Expert, Mark MacDonald, recently
visited Howard's gym in Jenks.
He
says you have to change your mindset when it comes to food, because a simple diet plan that stabilizes your blood sugar.
MacDonald
suggests eating every 3 hours and to split the meals into thirds.
Your
plate should include equal amounts of the proteins, fats and
carbohydrates.
MacDonald
says that will balance you blood sugar, so you'll eat less and lose
weight.
He
says you just have to exercise and work the food you love into your day.
Both
men agree that the quick fix of diet is bound to fail.
They
say it you'll learn to understand you body and it's nutritional needs
you can be healthy and change our life.
