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Here’s my typical diet and fitness routine: I walk my dog every morning for 20-30 minutes, then do about ten to 15 minutes of Tae-bo. I eat one pot of reduced fat yoghurt for breakfast and two pieces of toast. At mid-morning, I eat a banana or some grapes. I skip lunch altogether and at mid-afternoon I have a cup or two of coffee with a small amount of sweetener. After I get home, I exercise for about 20-30 minutes. For dinner, I usually have a baked potato and a vegetable. Later on, if I'm hungry, I have another cup of yoghurt or some fruit. All day long, I drink loads of water. I'm in my early 40s and I think my metabolism has just slowed down. I'm almost 5'4" and weigh around nine stone, so I'm only about ten or 12 pounds overweight. Anything you could recommend would be helpful.
Believe it or not, part of the reason you may not be seeing the results you want is that you may not be eating enough or frequently enough. As a result, your metabolism may be a little sluggish because it isn’t being fuelled efficiently. Based on what you say, your daily caloric intake is only around 600-800 calories, when someone of your size and weight should be eating around 1,500 calories a day (and maybe a little more, with all the exercise you do). You must feel frustrated — and hungry! You also need to make an effort to eat a more balanced diet by adding some protein and fat.
I recommend that you begin eating a small, nutritious meal every two to four hours for a total of five to six meals per day. At first this amount may seem like a lot, especially since you’ve been eating so little, but I assure you that it will not only boost your metabolism, but curb your appetite as well. Your body will expend energy in order to digest food, and as a result your metabolism will increase.
Your mini-meals don’t have to be big, and they should range from 200 to 400 calories each. I encourage you to have meals that include protein in the earlier part of the day for added nutritional and energy benefits. Remember, your total calorie intake for the day should be about 1,500 or slightly above.
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