Overeating killing your weight loss progress? Buy smaller plates! Research has shown that using smaller plates results in lower caloric consumption. This isn’t just due to less food being able to fit on smaller plates, but because the psychological impact of having relatively small portions on a large plate is too much to overcome. Too much empty space on a plate makes it seem like you’re not getting enough food.
So, to help reduce your waist size, reduce your plate size!
Many people believe that their lack of knowledge is what holds them back from reaching their fitness goals. While this is true to some extent, I find the number one reason for failure is the lack of consistent effort. You can have the most profound fitness plan at your disposal, but without putting forth a good effort on a consistent basis the plan is rendered useless.
Consistent Effort = Results
While I’m not a big advocate of nutritional supplements, there are a few that I feel are important to include in your diet. The number one supplement on that list is fish oil. While this list is not exhaustive, here are some of the major benefits of fish oil (omega-3) shown through research and why I recommend it:
1. May reduce your risk of coronary artery disease.
2. May decrease symptoms of depression.
3. May help with fat loss in overweight/obese individuals.
4. May reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
5. May reduce inflammation and therefore be an effective therapeutic in acute and chronic inflammatory diseases.
6. May enhance glucose-insulin metabolism.
