Two Words To Help You Lose More Fat

Dr. Sears gives you two words to lose weight!

Today, I want to share with you another quick article from Dr. Al Sears.

Previously, you saw his other article about how carbs can cause cancer … and today … he’s going to share with you even more important information about your diet and nutrition.

Dr. Sears Drops Knowledge …

“In two words I’ll show you how to burn fat, build muscle and put an end to overeating.

More protein.

Protein gives you the feeling that you’re full, more so than carbs or fat. Protein boosts your sensitivity to a hormone called leptin. This hormone tells your brain that you’re full. As a result, you feel satisfied. Overeating stops.

Protein is important for both losing weight and gaining muscle. A very revealing study makes a point I always try to get across to my patients: People who increased their protein intake, lost fat and gained muscle.1

In fact, the people who ate a high-protein diet lost seven pounds in six weeks. The group who followed a standard diet didn’t lose any weight. And, the high-protein group simultaneously gained twice as much muscle.

Here’s the good news… Foods that are protein rich are the best tasting. Meat and eggs are your best sources. If possible, eat grass-fed beef. The flavor is great and it’s far better for you because it has the right kinds of fats. If you eat commercial beef, find lean cuts or trim the fat yourself.

Eggs are the perfect food. I eat them everyday. They are the “gold standard” by which we rate all other protein. This means that all of the amino acids are there in the ratios you need in one place. For best results, eat eggs that come from free-range chickens.

Health “experts” usually recommend 50 to 60 grams of protein a day. But Americans in general eat far too little protein. To reduce your appetite – and lose weight – try one gram of protein for every pound of lean muscle.

If you weigh 180 pounds, and have 20 percent body fat, you have 144 pounds of lean muscle mass. So shoot for 144 grams of protein a day. If you don’t know your body fat percentage, the average man can estimate between 15 to 18 percent and women 18 to 22 percent.

If you’re not getting enough protein, supplementing with protein powder can help. A protein shake especially after working out is a reliable way to boost your protein intake. Make sure the powder is pure protein. It should have no more than a few grams of carbs …”

1 Phinney S. Ketogenic diets and physical performance. Nutrition & Metabolism.

Easy Weight Loss Rule: Protein Base Your Meals!

It’s me again, and the easiest way to make sure you’re getting enough protein is to make sure you base all your meals around this important nutrient.

So for breakfast your “base” is: eggs and bacon (or sausage) … on the “side” you can have whatever it is you usually eat, in a smaller portion (remember, the protein and fat from eggs and other meat sources will help fill you up.)

For lunch, you might have a chicken salad, of course the salad will help fill you up with the protein from the chicken making you feel not so hungry (and it’s a “light” lunch at that, so you don’t feel sleepy and you can get back to work or play or whatever it is you do during the day!)

For dinner, you could have a thick, juicy steak! Then eat plenty of green stuff for your sides and, finally, if you’re still hungry (not likely if you fill up on protein and green stuff) you could have a small side of starches, other carbs, or even just a dessert.

Eating Like This Makes It Easy To Stay Lean!

So try it today. Remember the two key words, more protein. And base your meals around this important nutrient and you won’t go far wrong!