{"id":305802,"date":"2019-08-12T06:00:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-11T20:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=305802"},"modified":"2019-08-12T06:00:23","modified_gmt":"2019-08-11T20:00:23","slug":"impactful-dietary-intervention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/impactful-dietary-intervention\/","title":{"rendered":"Impactful dietary intervention"},"content":{"rendered":"

No one in their right mind actually thinks, \u201cI\u2019ve really let myself go. Time to start taking those pills so I can get back in shape.\u201d Of course not. The first thing you tell yourself is you have to start exercising. Yet, here we are doubling down on products we know to be insignificant in terms of the overall value they bring to the table.<\/p>\n

I remember when I thought Santa Claus and his elves were real, but I digress. As you might imagine or have already experienced, it\u2019s hard to assume a level of discipline because we become entrenched in our habits, particularly on the nutrition front. It\u2019s essentially a vulnerable headspace to be in. One minute you think you\u2019re underway, heading in the right direction. The next thing you know, you\u2019re thrown off balance thinking to yourself, \u201cI\u2019ll just start on Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Q: I\u2019m confused. I read an article declaring that fruit impedes fat loss. A few hours later, I\u2019m watching a YouTube video saying fruit helps your metabolism. There are loads of conflicting information. Are there some general tried-and-true guidelines I can follow?<\/p>\n

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A:<\/strong> I have no idea how this started, but it was previously thought that if you\u2019re trying to lose weight, the consumption of fruit could potentially attenuate that. With a large body of evidence and reliable anecdote, that just isn\u2019t the case. Moderate doses are perfectly fine.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve likely been told numerous times nutrition is simple. Well, here I am beating the same drum. Nutrition is, indeed, absurdly simple. As boring as it is, a sensible diet with quality sleep are the big rocks you want to aim your attention at. Assuming you\u2019re able to complement them with a sound training program, you\u2019ll surely get the results you\u2019re looking for. The caveat\u2014it\u2019s going to take longer than you want.<\/p>\n

Q: I don\u2019t eat that much, but I\u2019m still not losing weight. What\u2019s going on?<\/p>\n

A:<\/strong> Part of me wants to give you the benefit of the doubt. Although, I\u2019m willing to speculate you\u2019re underestimating how much you\u2019re actually eating. You\u2019re definitely on the right track if you\u2019re making an honest effort in taking control, though.<\/p>\n

It goes without saying exercise that exercise is non-negotiable. Provided it\u2019s not dumb, anything that warrants you to get off your butt will get the job done. However, it\u2019s important to note only one thing matters when the principle goal is fat loss, and it\u2019s hunger.<\/p>\n

This is where a little self-auditing goes a long way. Very simply, if you\u2019re not routinely getting hungry, that\u2019s an indication you need to alter the composition of your meals. Don\u2019t get me wrong, you can still eat the foods you like. You just can\u2019t have as much of it as you\u2019re accustomed to.<\/p>\n

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Dre Delos Santos has spent the last six years working with people from all walks of life in Hawaii. He is now a personal trainer at Gold\u2019s Gym and contributes to the TAGA Sports magazine. He is featured on fitness sites such as Weight Watchers, T-Nation, and STACK. <\/em><\/p>\n

Dre Delos Santos writes about fitness and nutrition for Saipan Tribune and TAGA Sports. Readers may send him questions at www.dredelossantos.com; he cannot make personal replies.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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