When we go away on holiday we tend to forget about our fat loss aspirations. And to a degree that’s okay because you need a break and to let off a little steam once in a while. But whilst realistically you won’t lose fat on holiday, you don’t want to put a load on and undo the weeks and months of hard work you have been putting in.

Here’s the plan I follow when on holiday.

Breakfast - Fruit and yogurt at breakfast. At home I usually use fruit to snack on during the day, but on holiday to ensure I keep getting my 5 a day I have 2/3 pieces of fruit with natural yogurt in the mornings. That way, you don’t forget about it and get a low calorie healthy breakfast.

Lunch - Salads at lunch. There is no reason or need to have bread or any other starchy carb at lunch. I am not burning nearly as many calories on holiday as I do at home, so the carbs will not be used as energy, but stored as fat. I keep it healthy with tasty and varied salads with protein such as prawns/lean meat.

 Dinner – I have to say this is where I allow myself the freedom. I will choose what I want of the menu at dinner and I will have a drink or two.  But that does NOT mean I overeat. So many people eat more on holiday than at home. Why? You will only end up feeling bloated that evening and the next day. Enjoy your food, but don’t go crazy with the quantity.

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If you can boost your metabolism you burn more fat. Here are 3 foods that will lead to a quicker metabolism and leaner, fitter body!

1/ Green Tea
Green tea is a proven metabolism booster and contains a LOT of highly effective antioxidants. This is partly due to the caffeine in the drink but partly due to these highly effective antioxidants. So substitute you morning cup and coffee/tea for a cup of green tea. That will give your metabolism a great kick start at the beginning of the day.

2/ Cinnamon

Research shows that cinnamon contains a special, rare type of antioxidant. This antioxidant helps to stabilise your blood sugars levels. Which basically means you will store less fat! Don’t think this is the only spice that will bring you these benefits; turmeric, cumin, coriander powder and many more are all great too.

3/ Sweet Potatoes

Not just a ‘substitute’ for potatoes. Sweet potatoes contain ‘glutathione,’ an antioxidant that can enhance nutrient metabolism.

4/Kiwis

Kiwis are packed with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and omega 3 fatty acids. One of the most nutrient dense foods around.

Today’ s Takeaway- Get these 4 foods into your diet and watch your metabolism take off, leaving you burning more fat with no extra effort.

If you can increase you metabolism, you will make it far easier for yourself to burn fat. Why? Because a fast metabolism means your body naturally burns far more calories. Here are some simply and easy metabolism boosting tricks for you to implement;

1/ Green Tea – Studies have shown that drinking green tea will boost your metabolism. So replace your morning coffee/regular tea with a cup of green tea.

2/ Always eat breakfast - You simply can’t skip breakfast if you want a fast metabolism. Why? After sleep you body has not received any nutrition for many hours. Lets say you eat dinner at 7pm. Then if you wake up at 7am that’s already 12 hours without anything. So lets say you eat lunch at 1pm.
That’s 18 hours without fueling your body! Your body DOES NOT like this and will punish you with a slow metabolism. On top of this if you don’t eat breakfast you will be taking in all your food between 1pm and 7pm. That’s all your food within 6 hours of a 24 hour day! Not good for you.

3/ Small Snacks - Following on from the previous point, your body’s metabolism will work most efficiently when it is regularly fueled. I’m talking about healthy snacks such as fruit and organic nuts here. But if you eat smaller portions more regularly your metabolism will sky-rocket. Why? Your body likes to know it is going to be regularly fueled. If you consistently do this it will get used to it, and burn off far more calories.

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