Tag: Diet

Does Eating Breakfast Help You Lose Weight?

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Over the past couple of decades, there has been a rather large health boom. This boom has brought about a large number of claims. Some of which have merit, while others are as legitimate as the witch hunt of the late 1600s. Therefore, I am beginning an article series, where I will shed some light on these flip flop topics. These articles will not only serve to educate you beyond that of the “special guest” fitness icon on your favorite morning show, but will  also grant me some practice in research and writing, as I come closer to beginning graduate school.

Does Eating Breakfast Help You Lose Weight?

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The Official K.Blair Fitness Diet Approach Part 2: Proper Measuring

Introduction

Every good diet adresses  portion sizes. The easiest way to determine the best portion, is to go by servings. Serving sizes can be found  at the top of all nutrtition labels. Some foods won’t have labels, and it’s 2016.. So, google them! Once you know the serving, it is time to measure it out correctly. Depending on the seriousness and/or the design of the diet, there are 3 possible methods to measuring portions. These methods are: the food scale, measuring cups and spoons, and visual comparison. Although, your diet may gear towards a particular style, a well balanced dieter will understand how to do all of them. Trust me, there will be a time where one will work, and the others will not- that’s life.  I would recommend using Myfitnesspal.com for tracking and recording, however, a pad and pen will work.

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