Fat Loss

August 6, 2012

Based upon participant surveys and questions that we receive, it is clear that weight loss, or more specifically fat loss, is the number one goal of most of our clients.  We see the effort your put forth in your trainings and we want each drop of sweat to be one more step toward your fat loss goals and the results you want to achieve.  So how do you make sure that sweat is not wasted?  Your training sessions need to be combined with proper diet in order to be successful.  As you have probably heard us say before, “Don’t sabotage all the hard work you are putting in with poor food choices.” Noted trainer Alwyn Cosgrove stated as priority number one in his Hierarchy of Fat Loss, “There’s pretty much nothing that can be done to out-train a crappy diet.  You quite simply have to create a caloric deficit while eating enough protein and essential fats.”  And number two in his hierarchy?  See #1.  That’s how important diet is in the overall picture of fat loss.  You can train, and train, and train, but it can all be in vain if you don’t pay attention to your diet. 

Making big changes all at once can be overwhelming and often ends in failure.  Focus on making just one manageable change at a time.  Since breakfast is the most important meal, start by evaluating your breakfast.  If you are not eating breakfast, start!  If you do eat breakfast, make sure that you are including a source of lean protein.  Good sources of protein for breakfast are eggs, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, and nut butters.  Including protein in your breakfast will help satisfy your hunger and prevent food cravings that often occur after eating a carb-heavy meal.

Fresh and locally grown produce is abundant right now at Farmers Markets. Savor the flavor of vine ripened ingredients in this easy 10 minute burrito.

Southwestern Breakfast Burrito

Makes 2 Servings

4 Beaten Eggs              

1 ½ C. Chopped Fresh Spinach

Salt & Pepper

Sliced Avocado

Fresh Salsa

Directions

Lightly oil your skillet with butter flavored olive oil or non-flavored olive oil, put skillet on medium heat. Stir in 4 beaten eggs and 1 1/2 cups of chopped fresh spinach; add salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the eggs are softly scrambled, about 2 minutes. Wrap the eggs in warm whole wheat tortillas. Top with sliced avocado and fresh salsa