Snack Box Diet

How Can I Get Fit and Lose More Fat?

Without a doubt you can find many different types of diet that will promise you the earth but not deliver.

And the chances are that if your looking at this page then you have already tried to lose fat but for one reason or another – it has not gone the way you’d have liked it to have gone.

Now it doesn’t matter what diet you have tried in the past – or even if this is the first time you have wanted to lose some excess fat – There are a whole host of things you need to know about why some diets just won’t work.

Lets have a look at some of the most common diets around and see how they compare

Low Calorie Diets

Low calorie diets are supposed to work by artificially cutting down the amount of ‘fuel’ your body gets in the form of food. It sounds good in practice – after all the body will store a lot of the excess foods we eat as fat.

Yet the thing that so many people forget is the simple fact that our bodies are hugely adaptive. If you stop giving your body the nutrients it craves it will adapt and start to guard the fat reserves it has as a protective measure. So the bottom line is that you can never lose only fat by deliberately starving yourself.

Low Fat Diets

These have been popular for the last few decades and it seems a new version of something very similar comes out each month. Yet when you look at what they say – it’s like the ‘experts’ are just recycling the same old tosh except with more glitz and gleam.

But, if Low Fat Diets are so good – then why are clothing manufactures having to increase the the ‘average size’ in there range of cloths? And why are health providers having to spend more on obesity related illnesses?

The short answer is that low fat diets don’t work anywhere near as well as their promoters would have you believe. If they did work – people would not keep getting fatter and fatter.

What about Weight Watchers?

I have got a lot of time for Weight Watchers as the idea behind some of what they do is quite sound in many ways – particularly the part where they make you accountable for “being good” during your week when you have your weight recorded during the weekly weigh-ins.

They obviously promote a much slower form of weight loss (which is good) and you can’t deny that for some people Weight Watchers will indeed work – how permanent weight loss is is difficult to say.

Delivered Diet Meals

A more recent form of dieting is one where you have a box of ‘diet’ meals delivered to your door on a regular basis. Again, this sounds like a good idea as you have someone – like a nutritionist design a meal plan, the meals are then made under strict food preparation standard in a commercial kitchen or factory and delivered to your door for you to heat up and eat.

However, you don’t have any control over what ingredients are used in the meals and with some – you still have to add in your own vegetables and so on.

They can prove to be very expensive too.

So those are just some of the contenders in what you could consider as choices for a way to lose fat.

But before we go any further we need to tackle something head on …

Why Has Your Weight Become a Problem?

Firstly, if you’re like me then you have a friend who can eat exactly the same amount as you do and maybe even more, yet not seem to put on an ounce of excess.

The main thing that should tell us is that we are all individuals and as individuals we need to eat the foods that are best suited to us as a unique person.

Customs, habits and traditions of the societies that we live in have encouraged us to eat particular types of foods in certain ways and at particular times of day. And simply put, the foods eaten, preparation methods and the traditional meal times may not be ideally suited to the way OUR bodies work as an individual.

As an example, eating a big meal late in the evening has got to be totally daft. After all, you’re filling your body up with “fuel” yet not giving yourself the opportunity to burn that fuel by doing anything more strenuous than sitting around for a while and then sleeping.

The Three Keys to Successful Fat Loss

The three keys to successful fat lose are…

  • Finding out which foods YOUR body needs as an individual
  • Determining what is  the best time for YOU to eat them
  • And understanding exactly what quantity of food you should eat

Obviously, that’s a little simplified and each point can be more fully refined – but it does give you the main points to consider

Now we’ve understood this we can see why low-calorie diets don’t work.

The body will simply adapt to burning fewer calories each day and produce hormones that will encourage the body to not only hold on to the fat that it has already – but also increased the amount of fat that is being stored day by day .

Whilst there is an apparent weight loss, the simple fact is these that you will be losing muscle fibre instead of fat. The net effect of these diets is that you are left feeling weak and feeble and get no where near the amount of fat loss you might be expecting.

By the same token, low-fat diets will be equally as ineffective.  But here the reason is slightly different.  It is assumed that fats are bad because they provide too many calories.

Added to that is the scary bit that says that the bad fats you eat will eventually end up blocking up your arteries. Yet what is often forgotten is that our bodies require specific nutrients that only fats can provide. Particularly animal fats! (sorry vegetarians).

The only thing our bodies can do in an attempt to obtain  satisfactory amount of those nutrients is to encourage us (through the feeling of hunger) into eating more. But obviously, in so doing we will  consume a vast amount of stuff we don’t really need just to get what our body requires. And the excess will in many cases be stored as fat. And even then, the body may still lack the things it requires for good health.

What About Low Carb Diets?

Actually, when done properly (and the emphasis is on the word properly) low carb diets can be some of the most effective ways of losing fat. But they’re not without their problems.

The simple fact is, is that there are a small proportion of the general population (about 3%) for whom a strict low carb diet is not ideal. That’s purely down to the way their metabolism works — don’t forget everybody is an individual. But for the rest of us low carb diets can be very good indeed.

That said, some people find low carb diet quite restrictive – particularly in the early stages. Which is one reason why a number people find them difficult to get on with – which is a shame in many ways because they work.

Some people also find eating out on a low carb diet is a bit of a challenge and while that’s true, it’s not necessarily something that can’t be overcome with a bit of planning.

So we have spent the last few minutes looking at what doesn’t work so perhaps now is a good time to find out about what does work and why.

What a Good Diet Needs to Have

Obviously we need to overcome the problems that are inherent in the diets we’ve already looked at. What we need is something…

  • That doesn’t starve the body
  • Provides an adequate level of nutrients
  • Has a range of foods that are interesting to eat and tasty too
  • That helps the body to burn fat
  • That gives us plenty of energy
  • That is easy to deal with when we eat out
  • And gives us the results we want

It’s at this point that many people would say well you might need to use drugs or supplements or something like that to get these type of results. And strangely enough, they’re almost right.

But it not something made in a laboratory that will do the job though.

In the same way that the body can be encouraged to produce fat storing hormones by say, starving it — it can also be encouraged to produce fat burning hormones by giving it the food it needs.

And once you know how the body works then getting your body to do this is actually quite simple.

Here are Three Things You Need To Do …

  • Give your body the right type of foods – ones that it finds satisfying
  • Feed your body when it needs that nourishment
  • Reduce the foods that will interfere with process of losing fat

Food is meant to be enjoyed, it’s not meant to be your enemy. And by eating the right foods in the right way you can not only enjoy the food you eat but also use that food to help you lose weight once and for all.

Rather than fight your body into submission. (A battle you can’t win by the way) It’s obviously better to work with your body to accomplish the same ends – I.E. getting fit and slim.

It really is a question of getting to know how YOUR body works and then using that knowledge – along with a range of useful and effective techniques – to magnify the effects of what eating good food will do for you.

The things you will learn by following The Snack Box Diet will help you do just that.

But, Before we go any further. I do hope you have found the things we have looked at interesting and useful. If so, then I would like to give more of the same quality information Free of charge (Even though the ebook this information is based on has been on sale for $29.95)

To get a copy of the special course put together for The Snack Box Diet Website – simple fill in the form below…

I am so confident that The Snack Box Diet will help you get the body you want that I am offering you a 60 day, 100% Money Back Guarantee – that you will lose fat by following this diet and if you don’t or your not satisfied in any way you can get a refund*.

Why am I so Confident?

Well, in a nutshell – I use it myself so I KNOW it works. And I have been eating this way for years so I have ongoing proof that it’s not some fad, fluke or temporary fix. And it’s different from all the other diets out there in that it simply works.

Here’s Why The Snack Box Diet is Different

The Snack Box Diet Has…

  • Interesting food to eat
  • A new recipe each day for five weeks – That’s 35 tasty and exciting dishes
  • It’s simple to follow
  • There’s minimal preparation time each day
  • You Just eat what’s on the list for the day
  • Quick to prepare
  • Minimal cooking
  • You can use ‘Ready to Eat’ ingredients if you want
  • Use ‘in season’ food if you want
  • A weekly shopping list is provided
  • It puts YOU in control of your nutrition
  • It helps you learn about your body and what it needs to be the fittest and healthiest it can be
  • It will encourage you to eat for health as well as enjoyment

What Else Makes The Snack Box Diet so Effective?

It’s no wonder the this book became an Amazon Best Seller… Just on the physical side The Snack Box Diet is a head and shoulders above the rest. But where this diet truly comes into its own is in another crucial area.

The Snack Box Diet is one of the few to tackle the emotional and mental parts of effective fat loss.

We go the extra mile and give you the tools you need to make dieting something you really want to do. We help you find the things that cause mental and emotional blocks that for many people rob them of the astonishing success they could have if only they had that little bit of extra help.

With the Snack Box Diet, you get that help in an effective and no nonsense way.

So You Might be Wondering if This is Really as Good as I Say it is.

Actually I am so confident you can get the results you want that I’m going to put my money where my mouth is and give you an ironclad guarantee that this diet will work for you or you can have the price of the pdf version you have bought returned to you.

And, bearing in mind I did say earlier that each of us is different – it might be that you are the one in a million who is going to be ‘the exception who proves the rule’  And I don’t want to penalise you for something that’s not your fault as it were. So there is an absolute NO Quibble understanding to that guarantee.

And I’m also going to let someone else effectively hold on to the money until you have had time to prove to yourself whether or not this diet will work for you

100% Money Back Guarantee!
If you don’t get the results you wanted just ask for a refund.

No questions or quibbles.

You have a full 60 days to try The Snack Box Diet (pdf version) and prove to yourself just how well if works.

And if for ANY reason your not 100% satisfied within that time, you can get your money back.

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You Risk Nothing by Trying The Snack Box Diet

Now you know that you risk nothing and the only thing you have to lose is unwanted, excess fat – The next step for you is to click the button below and order your copy of The Snack Box Diet.

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Low Carb Mag June Edition

CoverNo… This magazine is never going to be about platitudes… but it is going to be about practical help and encouraging people to think about life in ways they may not have thought of before.

Low Carb Mag..

Gives you a sneak peak from Trina Felber. She has a business that produces make up using natural ingredients that are suitable for paleo, and low carb followers or in fact anyone who is mindful of their holistic health.

Holly Redman is another interesting lady that and they’ve got the full interview from her about her paleo journey and setting up her paleo restaurant.

If you’re the sporting type you will no doubt have been enjoying Dave Bird’s series on transitioning into summer exercise and they’ve got the second part of that this month where Dave tackles the subject of speed.

Plus, Paleo Chef Alain Braux is giving us the low down on using herbs in french cooking. So if you fancy something a little bit out of the ordinary then do dive in and find out about quick and easy ways to use herbs to make your dishes taste that much more well… French.

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Even Temporary Weight Loss Can Have Heart Benefits

Fit Adults who lose weight may be able to reap long-term cardiovascular health benefits, even if they gain the weight back, according to a new study.

In the study, researchers found that the less time adults carried around extra body fat, the less likely they were to experience cardiovascular health-related issues, such ashigh blood pressure or an increased risk of diabetes later in life.

The results also showed that losing a significant amount of weight — for example, going from being obese to overweight, or from being overweight to normal weight — at any point in adulthood may reduce cardiovascular health risks, even if a person regains the weight.

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5 Easy Weight-Loss Tips That Really Work

Fit As a nutritionist, I often get clients at this time of year concerned about summer — fitting into a bathing suit, getting some new clothes and navigating holiday eating and parties. I am not a fan of rigid diets, which restrict entire food groups for a short time, but rather I advocate for healthy eating and developing simple strategies which clients trying to lose weight can stick to for the long haul.

Below are simple strategies, which I have seen work for clients trying to lose weight in time for summer and more importantly, help them keep it off and be able to enjoy meals and treats with family and friends.

1. Make smart swaps.
I am a big fan of offering clients simple substitutions for their favorite foods rather than cutting foods out entirely and leaving them at a loss for what else they can include in their eating plan. As I previously wrote here: “What I have found in my private practice is that small action-oriented steps and simple substitutions tend to work a lot better.”

For example, drinking seltzer instead of soda and starting your day with bran cereal or a Greek yogurt instead of a doughnut or an oversized muffin can make a huge difference in terms of both losing weight and eating healthfully.

2. Keep a food diary
I recommend that clients keep food diaries, at least for a month or so. Writing down what you eat helps raise your awareness about exactly what and how much you are really eating. It is an excellent behavioral tool to help you practice eating mindfully. And these days, there are so many ways to keep food records. You can stick to the old-fashioned way of writing down your food habits in a spiral pad; you can keep records in your computer or iPad; or you can download an app for your smart phone.

3. Stick to regular meal times.
One way to avoid overeating is to eat at regular intervals throughout the day and not skip meals. If you are not that hungry on a particular morning for example, it is okay to eat a smaller breakfast rather than eat nothing at all. It is best not to allow yourself to get too hungry that you will just “let yourself go” and grab anything you can find.

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Statins May Lead Some Patients To Pig Out, Study Finds

Statin Ten years of U.S. data suggest cholesterol-lowering statins are giving patients a license to pig out.

Calorie and fat intake increased among statin users during the decade — an indication that many patients might be abandoning heart-healthy lifestyles and assuming that drugs alone will do the trick, the study authors said.

They said the goals of statin treatment should be to help patients achieve benefits unattainable by other methods, “not to empower them to put butter on their steak.”

Statins may keep cholesterol low even if people eat less healthy food and slack off on exercise, but those bad habits can contribute to obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and other problems that are bad for the heart. The study was published online Thursday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Dr. Rita Redberg, the journal’s editor, said the study “raises concerns of a potential moral hazard of statin use,” in addition to already known potential side effects risks including muscle aches and diabetes.

“Statins provide a false reassurance,” she said. “People seem to believe that statins can compensate for poor dietary choices and sedentary life.”

The researchers examined 1990-2010 government health surveys involving nearly 28,000 adults aged 20 and older. Different people were surveyed each year, underwent physical exams and blood tests, and reported their food intake. The portion who used statins steadily increased, from 8 percent in the first year to 17 percent in the final year.

Statin users in the first year consumed on average 2,000 calories daily; those in the final year consumed 2,192 daily calories. Average fat intake also increased, from 72 grams daily to 82 grams daily. Experts generally recommend no more than 77 grams daily for adults consuming 2,000 calories daily. The increase was seen in total fat intake and saturated fats, the least healthy kind.

Average body-mass index among statin users increased from 29 — just below the cutoff for obesity — to 31, or one point higher than that cutoff.

Diabetes also increased — 29 percent of statin users had it in 2010 versus 22 percent in the study’s first year. A link between statin use and diabetes has been documented previously, but reasons for the trend in the study are uncertain.

Calories and fat intake were lower among statin users than nonusers early on, but by the final years that difference vanished.

Calories, fat intake and diabetes remained stable among adults not using statins, and there was a smaller increase in body-mass index among nonusers, although the average BMI remained in the overweight category throughout.

The study doesn’t prove that statin use prompted patients to slack off, or that there is a true link between the drugs and the changes seen. But the researchers said the results raise troubling questions.

If, for example, the average statin user is eating 192 more calories daily than 10 years ago, that could translate into many extra pounds each year — unless activity levels also increased, said Dr. Martin Shapiro, the senior author and an internist and researcher at the University of California in Los Angeles.

The study “certainly doesn’t mean that everyone responds this way, but the concern is that people who are on statins ought to be particularly careful about how many calories they eat and what kinds of foods they eat,” he said. “They don’t appear to be doing that.”

Shapiro said the results mirror his own experience taking statins.

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Low Carb Mag April Edition

Cover_PageHello and welcome to another new edition of Low-Carb Mag

Since making the magazine free last month we have been absolutely astounded at the amount of people who are now downloading it.

Our daily download rates have gone up by nearly 10 times which is phenomenal. I am really, really pleased that we have managed to get to the free download stage of our evolution sooner than expected as that means so many more people who want this information will
be able to get it.

Also – this month we’ve taken away the need to give your email address or anything like that in order to download the magazine – it is totally free and open for everybody to download from anywhere you want.

If you have a website please feel free to use the embed code on your website. And if you’d like us to make you an official partner just send me an email and we’ll put you on our official partners list – with a link back to your website. There are some serious advantages
of becoming an official partner.

Our next great piece of news is the Low-Carb Paleo Show has finally started. This is a light hearted look at the world of Low-Carb and Paleo – but with some seriously useful information all mixed into the format.

You won’t want to miss it!

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