2 Keys to Permanent Weight Loss
By: Delugne Investing
Tags: Obesity, Diet, Health, Weight Loss Tips, How To Lose Weight Fast

What happens when we try to reduce weight by reducing our calorie intake?

When we consume food which is then converted to energy, the energy is used for many purposes such as breathing, maintaining body temperature, keeping the heart pumping, maintaining the vital organs, brain function, liver function, kidney function, etc.

When we under-eat, our energy levels are reduced and it becomes insufficient to cater to the usual body functions such as breathing, maintaining body temperature and so forth.

In order to survive, the body slows down the metabolism rate causing you to feel tired and hungry(to refuel). We might lose weight in the beginning but not in the long run.

At some point, weight loss will remain stagnant and in order to continue losing weight, we would double our effort by eating even less. And we lose even more. But only in the beginning.

Eventually, we feel so tired and hungry. Weight loss becomes stagnant again, we become demotivated, we quit and go back to our old way of eating.

Huge mistake!

Since metabolism has slowed down, going back to our old eating habits will cause quick weight gain eventually gaining more than our original weight.

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So, What Causes Weight Gain?

Long story short, the biggest cause of weight gain is due to insulin & insulin resistance.

When we eat, food is converted to glucose to provide energy to the body. When glucose is in the bloodstream, Insulin helps cells to take in glucose to be used for energy.

If the body has sufficient energy, insulin signals the liver to take up glucose and store it as glycogen to be used whenever it is necessary.

The problem is, almost every food causes the release of insulin in our body. However, some causes Insulin levels to spike.

Such as sugary drinks (soda, juices and isotonic drinks), processed foods and baked goods, white rice, bread, pasta, yogurt or cereals with added sugar and so forth.

Insulin resistance happens when Insulin is unable to help cells to take in glucose from the bloodstream making the cells resistant to the insulin.

As a result, glucose remains in the bloodstream and release from the body through urination. Most commonly suffered by Type-2 diabetic patients.

Doctors prescribe tablets or jabs to increase the Insulin dosage in the body to help cells take in the glucose and signal the liver to take up glucose and store as glycogen.

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Then, How Do We Lose Weight?

Simple!

Since insulin production is caused by the type of food consumed, we can prevent obesity by controlling the type of food we consume.

Secondly, to prevent developing insulin resistance, we must:

Prevent the spiking of insulin by controlling the consumption of certain types of food. Prevent Insulin spiking over a long period of time.

In other words, it comes down to 2 key factors:

Key Factor #1: What Do We Eat?

a. Reduce consumption of added sugar:

Read food labels. Sugar can sometimes be labeled with other names like sucrose, glucose, fructose, maltose, dextrose, molasses, hydrolyzed starch, honey, invert sugar, cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup, etc.

Say no to traditional high carb desserts. The best desserts include fresh seasonal fruits, nuts, dark chocolate(in moderation), etc.

Don’t snack! Prevents constant spiking of insulin and insulin resistance development.

Make Breakfast optional

Beverages — No Added Sugar!

Coffee and Tea are encouraged, again without sugar.

Say yes to Bone Broth! Contains great amount of nutrients for the body.

b. Reduce consumption of refined grains:

White grains such as white flour, bakery food, etc.

c. Moderate your protein consumption

Protein cannot and should not be eliminated from your diet.

Moderate the amount of protein to fall between 20% –30% of your total calories.

d. Increase the consumption of natural fats:

olive oil, butter coconut oil, beef tallow, leaf lard.

vegetable oil is a No No!

e. Increase the consumption of protective factors such as fiber and vinegar.

Key factor #2: When Do We Eat?

a. Fasting!

It is the most efficient and consistent strategy to decrease insulin levels.

Common misconceptions of Fasting: