http://www.mediterraneanfoodrecipes.com Mediterranean Food Recipes For Savvy Gourmets Mon, 10 May 2010 11:44:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.mediterraneanfoodrecipes.com/the-mediterranean-prescription-meal-plans-and-recipes-to-help/comment-page-1/#comment-515 Surgio Mon, 10 May 2010 11:44:30 +0000 http://www.mediterraneanfoodrecipes.com/the-mediterranean-prescription-meal-plans-and-recipes-to-help/#comment-515 I recently lost over 60lbs and went from size 42 waist to a 34. Exercise was a huge factor, but I would have to say what we eat and when is a more crucial factor. I try to eat 5-6 smaller protein-rich meals with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, I eat my biggest meal of the day in the morning and taper off with subsequent ones throughout the day. This helps get the metabolism going and keeps the appetite under control. Obese people often eat less than I do, except they skip breakfast, chug sugary sodas all day, snack on greasy carb-laden junk food and then gorge before dinner and up until bedtime. By doing that, you are essentially telling your body to store fats and metabolize foods at a slower rate. I recently lost over 60lbs and went from size 42 waist to a 34. Exercise was a huge factor, but I would have to say what we eat and when is a more crucial factor. I try to eat 5-6 smaller protein-rich meals with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, I eat my biggest meal of the day in the morning and taper off with subsequent ones throughout the day. This helps get the metabolism going and keeps the appetite under control. Obese people often eat less than I do, except they skip breakfast, chug sugary sodas all day, snack on greasy carb-laden junk food and then gorge before dinner and up until bedtime. By doing that, you are essentially telling your body to store fats and metabolize foods at a slower rate.

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